Going apple picking is a fall tradition enjoyed by many. Orchards are often open to the public, allowing visitors to pick their own apples, take home a jug of genuine apple cider or grab a homemade ...

Knowing how to pick apples is key to harvesting quality fruit and avoiding causing any damage to them or the tree. Luckily, there is a simple technique you can use to pick apples impeccably every time ...

Researchers inWashington State University's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering said the robot can see an apple, ...

No longer just a fall tradition, apple picking is becoming a weekend wellness ritual, as more people seek fresh air and a reason to unplug outdoors. Orchards now offer more than just fruit, adding ...

A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers may someday help with fruit ...

— -- Johnny Appleseed would be proud to see the crowds at pick-your-own orchards this season. Todd Hultquist, spokesman for the non-profit U.S. Apple Association, is celebrating this year's crop ...

Apple picking season is one of the first signs that the fall season is nearing in Iowa, and a number of orchards have opened up for business after Labor Day weekend. Jonathan, Red Delicious and Golden ...

Please call farms to confirm picking availability and hours before visiting. Pick-your-own start dates are approximate. Feel that slight chill in the air? That is all it takes to get folks in the ...

Fall is around the corner in Massachusetts, and as you feel the first autumn breeze brush over your skin and drink your first pumpkin spice latte of the season, you're probably imagining biting into ...