In May, Del Monte announced the closure of its large pear cannery in Yakima, resulting in worker layoffs and losses for pear growers.

A research study getting underway in Oakland Forest, an old-growth beech forest in Portsmouth, could shed light on treatments for beech leaf disease.

Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and what you can plant instead.

Apple, pears and plums are the lowest maintenance fruit trees once established. Besides annual pruning, they're easy to care for and most types are reliable croppers. Plus, a number of ...

“They’re beautiful,” said Bartlett, who partners with his brother Ron to run Bartlett’s Orchard. “It was to be expected after the trees were empty last year. The trees didn’t have to shuck out any ...

From plums to persimmons, fruit trees give healthy nourishment for people and wildlife. Here are some of the best ones to ...

ROANOKE RAPIDS — A recent Bradford pear tree removal unearthed detrimental facts and initiatives aimed at rooting out the invasive species.