USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

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Apples are on my mind. They’re everywhere at this time of year. This coming weekend marks the 30th anniversary of Franklin ...

The apple has a long history as a beloved fruit in America. Stories of Johnny Appleseed, the enjoyment of apple picking, the ...

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If your apple tree is producing more fruit than expected, you mind find that the branches are being weighed down. Here's how ...

Fruit recalls are always a serious manner when consumers can get sick. From poisoned grapes to peaches with salmonella, here ...

As the rest of our culture thrives on overexposure, why shouldn’t a garden have the right to retain an air of mystery?

A moderate spring and warm early summer created conditions for a good harvest and "excellent fruit quality" for Washington's ...

The International Fruit Tree Association, more attuned to apples, toured Central California’s fresh stone fruit orchards in ...

Last summer we wrote about some of the benefits of planting fruit trees for whitetail deer. This week we’ll look at some ...

These Apple Butter Cookies are infused with rich apple flavor and warm seasonal spices, making them a delicious Autumn treat.