For more than a century, Sacramento has been a major pear producing region. That's changing, thanks to imported Argentine pears ...

California pear growers are seeking relief from Argentine imports that they say have displaced their fruit in U.S. markets and driven down prices for growers in the state. “It’s one of the biggest ...

A four-year study found that overhead solar panels in an Australian pear orchard reduced sun and hail damage but decreased fruit yield and blush coloration. While energy production and tree stress ...

Both fruits are vulnerable to a nasty disease called fire blight that can devastate orchards. So organic labeling standards allow for antibiotics... Note: We've updated the headline on this post for ...