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

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

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When apple picking from your own backyard orchard, you'll more easily be able to predict when to harvest the fruit if you know the varieties you're growing. Use the variety name to research the ...

Drought had varying effects on the apple crop this season, but there were no calamities and growers say visitors can expect a good you-pick experience. Generally, operators say there will be plenty of ...

What’s fall without a little apple-picking adventure? It’s a great excuse to scope out some fall color with the turning leaves, and you'll head home with enough apples to make pies and preserves ...

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and the sweet smell of fresh apples—fall in New England is pure magic. Boston families can grab a basket and head to nearby orchards for pick-your-own apples from late ...

Are you ready to head out to apple orchard to pick a bushel? With better weather this year than last year, apple picking is in full swing in Central Massachusetts making it the perfect time pick your ...

Apple picking near NYC starts just before Labor Day weekend and continues throughout the fall, with apple orchards in the tri-state area offering families a chance to pluck a perfect fruit right from ...