Apple trees face several diseases that can affect their productivity, but this shouldn't deter you from planting and enjoying these fruit trees in your own backyard. While diseases from bacteria and ...

The small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly published article in the journal Microbial Ecology reveals that ants combat a range of plant diseases, ...

It might be easy to grow and care for an apple tree, but keeping it safe? Well, that is where the problems begin. There is no shortage of pests and diseases that affect it, and any one of them could ...

While many celebrate apple blossoms as classic signs of spring, they are also welcoming entry gates for pathogens. Full of nutrients to lure pollinators and promote pollen germination, flowers also ...

June is one of the most important months during the apple-growing season. Taking care of pests, diseases, and proper watering ...

Missouri's cicada outburst has worsened the spread of diseases for farmers. It comes after years of difficult weather conditions, including the recent drought, that have taken a toll on apple growers.

If you’re considering adding an apple tree to your home landscape this spring, it’s important to choose an appropriate variety. “The particular variety you plant will affect how many apples you ...