It seems counter-intuitive, but cutting back apricot trees can actually lead to more fruit production. Learn when, where, and ...

Most US fruit growers reported steady to slightly above-average yields in 2025. Production held up well across regions and ...

Effective pruning also maintains a healthy and vibrant tree, boosts fruit production, and protects against pests and diseases ...

A selection of fruit trees for sale at a nursery - Sergey Dudikov/Shutterstock If you're planning to purchase one or more fruit trees from your local nursery or garden center to plant in your yard, ...

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

Q: Last year, my plum tree didn’t have any fruit at all. This spring, it has so many plums that I’m afraid the branches may break! Why? A: This phenomenon is called alternate-year bearing and is very ...

The West Coast dominated fruit, tree nut and berry sales in the U.S., according to the USDA 2022 Census of Agriculture. Overall, sales totaled $34.2 billion for the segment that year, up $5.6 billion ...

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The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Valley is known for many things but two of the most famous are peaches and wineries. Most orchards and vineyards made it through winter without too much frost ...

Whatcom County nonprofit Sustainable Connections will pause its fruit production program that is operated by Cloud Mountain Farm Center next year, citing rising operating costs and fundraising ...

If you're planning to purchase one or more fruit trees from your local nursery or garden center to plant in your yard, you should be prepared to wait at least a couple of years for the trees to bear ...