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Apples
Washington apple farmer is "optimistic" as workers get vaccinated
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Minju Park
Mar 19, 2021
“They are on the front lines of the food production industry in this country," said Patrick Smith, who runs Loftus Ranches.
Coronavirus is driving people to one family farm
by
Andie Corban
Oct 15, 2020
"I guess, thanks in large part to COVID, we had a lot of people looking for outdoor picking and being outside at farms," says Red Apple Farm owner Al Rose.
Coming soon to a produce aisle near you...
by
David Brancaccio
and Sasa Woodruff
Jul 23, 2019
What the Cosmic Crisp means for the apple industry.
Tariffs on Mexican imports may increase the price you pay for apples
by
Liz Sanchez
and Kai Ryssdal
May 31, 2019
One apple farmer in Washington state shares his concerns about the trade war with Mexico.
Retaliatory Mexico tariff could leave apples rotting on trees
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Phoebe Unterman
Jun 6, 2018
The 20 percent tariff on U.S. apple exports will have huge effects on Washington's apple industry.
What China's tariff retaliation means for apple growers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 4, 2018
Patrick Smith of Loftus Ranches says trade wars disproportionately impact U.S. farmers.
Kids won’t eat their apples? Try slicing them
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 25, 2016
Researchers from Cornell University found slicing apples boosts consumption by 70 percent.
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Cider makers think Vermont could be their Napa Valley
by
Jon Kalish
Feb 2, 2015
Cider is expected to rise to 5 percent of the beer market in the next five years.
Apple growers try to move beyond boom and bust
Oct 17, 2014
Growers are using computers and DNA sequencing to create sweeter, crisper apples.
What is a commodity, anyway?
Nov 21, 2013
Investors who are worried about inflation have been pouring money into commodities like gold, silver and wheat. But what is a commodity, anyway? And why are they considered a good investment for inflation hawks?