Apples

Farmers and beekeepers respond to colony collapse

Matt Richmond — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:45:28 +0000

Since 2006, honey bees have been abandoning seemingly healthy hives in large numbers, raising alarm among beekeepers, farmers and researchers. But, the industries that are dependent on honey bees are finding ways to manage the losses.

Fighting fire blight in New York's apple industry

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:44 +0000

New York is the second biggest apple producing state in the country. But, last year production dropped dramatically due to a warmer winter, early blooms, and harsh spring frosts. The total production from the state plummeted from 1.2 million pounds in 2011, to just 710,000 pounds in 2012. But, weather isn’t the only challenge growers are contending with.

State assemblymen push for legislation to help apple growers

Dave Lucas — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:55:45 +0000

The cherished autumn tradition of apple picking is off to an early start in the Northeast as growers deal with aftershocks from bizarre spring weather that took a toll on fruit crops.

The Vernal Apple Tree

John Weeks — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:44:37 +0000

John Weeks explains his affection for the apple tree. Weeks discusses the trees' natural beauty, their relationship with songbirds and how they must be treasured and maintained.

Beak and Skiff apple farm celebrates 100th anniversary

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:15:22 +0000

The Beak and Skiff apple farm hosts the LaFayette Apple Festival this weekend. The farm is also celebrating its 100^th anniversary this year. WRVO's Kate Percival took her 10-year-old son on a field trip to the farm, and spoke with Steve Morse about what's changed, and what's remained the same, in the past century.