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

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

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

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

What could be worse than trying to satisfy a craving for a juicy crisp apple only to bite into one that's either no longer ...

Pruning apple trees has many benefits. It can prevent damaged tree limbs from harming other branches and increase airflow ...

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

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

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

This is the most traditional method for getting rid of fruit flies. Simply fill a small bowl with about a cup of apple cider vinegar. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and seal it using an elastic ...

Sidekick Soda, with fresh ingredients like fruit purees, apple cider vinegar and honey from New Zealand, shows initial success in the US market.

Not only are apple trees beautiful to look at and provide delicious fruit, but they're relatively low maintenance once established. One thing they can be finicky about is pruning. Proper pruning ...