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

Before the 1980s, there were usually three varieties of apples available: red, yellow and green. Growing up, Bedford mostly ...

What's worse than trying to satisfy a craving for a juicy apple only to bite into one that's not quite ripe? Look for ...

What's your favorite apple? Maybe it's the crowd-pleasing Honeycrisp, the tart Granny Smith or the infamous Red Delicious.