The Honeycrisp apple variety is popular around the world but poses problems for producers. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Kait Thornton, a fourth-generation apple farmer in Washington state.

After a 2023 apple crop that several Door County orchard managers described as a bumper crop, followed by a 2024 that they generally called a little below average, the 2025 Door County apple crop ...

Honeycrisp apples are chefs' top choice for their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. A good snacking apple should be firm, juicy and well-balanced in sweetness and acidity. Look for apples that feel ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Color, weight, and firmness are the best indicators of a ripe, juicy apple.A sweet, floral ...

Consumer tastes and expectations have veered away from the creamy softness of the Red and Golden Delicious varieties. The Honeycrisp entered the market decades ago, as people sought a juicier, more ...

Dennis Kotzan of Johnstown gives his granddaughter, Abigail, 7, a boost to the higher branches while picking honeycrisp apples Sunday at Ridgetop Orchards. Mirror photos by Holly Claycomb FISHERTOWN — ...

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 ...