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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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Some varieties get brown and blister on the tree. Others drop prematurely, before ripening. Decades ago, Chris Walsh – now an emeritus professor at the University of Maryland – started researching and ...

A crisp wind blows through an open garage — baskets of apples are stacked neatly against one wall with over 20 different ...

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

Different apples taste differently and are good for different uses. There’s even some unique history to the names of ...

Apple experts divide time into “before Honeycrisp” and “after Honeycrisp,” and apples have never tasted so good ...

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Apples are big business for states like Washington, New York and Michigan. Find out which varieties are best for eating, cooking, cider and more.

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However, they come with a heftier price tag compared to other varieties. Data released on October 11, 2024, from the USDA shows the average price of Honeycrisp apples is $1.83 per pound ...