The organic produce segment is growing faster than conventional produce. The market for organic produce is booming, with ...

Pesticides and other chemicals linger on just about any produce you bring from the store to your table. But we have a list of ...

New insights from two national retailers’ databases reveal intriguing demographic trends for Pink Lady® apples.

First, a spray tractor is required. In organic apple production spraying fungicides and insecticides is essential for quality fruit and the proper equipment ensures safe and effective application. A ...

There’s father Steve and siblings Andrea, Alex and Adam. They grow apples. Strike that. They grow organic apples. That requires them to pay attention to everything they do a daily basis ...

I had so many questions! Now that I’ve started my own home orchard, I’ve learned a lot about caring for organic fruit trees. I also have recommendations on when to plant fruit trees in Zone 5 ...

This is because some produce, like apples, soak the chemicals inside, making it impossible to wash off. Some opt for the organic ingredients but produce grown organically can still have pesticides.

Cornell University. The goal of this guide is to help growers produce the highest quality fruit possible, utilizing organic techniques and systems. Cornell University Biologically Based Organic ...

Thresholds used in standard IPM orchards should be viewed as provisionary in organic apple orchards until more experience is gained. It is the grower's responsibility to ensure that any crop ...