How To Grow The Perfect Apples
The Japanese technique of apple growing is the perfect combination of science and art.
View ArticleThe Birds And The Bees Of Pollinating An Orchard
Volunteers for the Bloomington Community Orchard are working hard to attract pollinators by building honeybee hives, mason bee homes and bird houses.
View ArticleApple Harvest Weak Because Of Spring Freeze
Few apples were produced this year in the Midwest because of a late spring freeze that killed the newly formed buds.
View ArticleThree E. coli Cases Linked To Indiana Orchard
Three have fallen ill with E. coli infection in Kentucky and Indiana, but the infection may not have come from food.
View ArticleFigs In Indiana, Preserving Persimmon, Buh-Bye Sheep
We celebrate figs in unlikely places today with a poem by Ross Gay. Persimmon jam to enjoy in the winter. And, where did all the sheep go?
View ArticleClaudia Roden, Mistletoe Loves Apple Trees, Fire-Roast Duck
Claudia Roden wrote food books long before it was trendy. Daniel Orr cooks duck and parsnip soup. Mistletoe gets cozy with apple trees. US grain on the move.
View ArticleHard Cider: The Midwest’s New Alcoholic Specialty
Nationally, hard apple cider has enjoyed of renaissance of sorts over the past few years. Sales growth neared triple-digits just a few years ago.
View ArticleDetroit Grows First Urban ‘Agrihood’
The agrihood includes gardens, an orchard, free produce for local organizations, and agriculture education.
View ArticleThese Trees In California Need Time To Chill
Tree crops like pistachios, peaches and almonds need a certain amount of cold weather every year. But scientists say that California's climate may become too warm for them to grow there.
View ArticleAs Organic Farming Pioneers Age, Younger Generation Steps In
The pioneers of organic farming are starting to retire. While some are passing on their farms to family to preserve their legacy, others are getting help finding like-minded strangers.
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