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How To Grow The Perfect Apples

The Japanese technique of apple growing is the perfect combination of science and art.

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The 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.

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Apple 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.

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Three 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.

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Figs 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?

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Claudia 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.

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Hard 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.

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Detroit Grows First Urban ‘Agrihood’

The agrihood includes gardens, an orchard, free produce for local organizations, and agriculture education.

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These 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.

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As 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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