These Central Asian trees could help shape the future of apples in the United States. They will soon be uprooted.

This year, Cornell University released three new apple varieties: the scab-resistant Cordera, the crisp and mild Pink Luster, and the complexly flavored Firecracker. Collectively, they're a ...

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 ...

The apple breeding program at the University of Minnesota has been a long-standing tradition that has brought the University much-deserved attention across the country. As apple season reaches its ...

A hybrid between two fan-favorite apples is poised to be the next big variety once it arrives in grocery stores.

The Triumph apple tree is the newest variety available for people to purchase and grow in their backyard. CATHY WURZER: Well, if you've ever wanted to grow an apple tree in your yard, there is a new ...

David Bedford has been “saving the world from mediocre apples” for 40-plus years. Yes, Red Delicious, we’re looking at you. Bedford, an apple breeder for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ...