Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call 'spur-type' varieties -- compact ...

You've heard of Red Delicious, but have you tasted a Cosmic Crisp or Braeburn apple? If not, expand your snacking repertoire with this list of tasty options.

KENNEWICK – Washington apple growers pulled through a historic drought this spring to likely produce another record fruit crop. That is, if they have enough workers to pick them. Washington is the top ...

Think of them as a Fuji with extra personality. Born in Japan and raised in Italy, the Kiku is one of the newest apples to be grown in this country. It’s what growers call a “sport,” a freak mutation ...

Some years ago, believing it might help me identify the apples growing in my backyard, I purchased a little book called “Apples” by Roger Yepsen. The book did nothing to help me identify my apples, ...