Apple Innovation: The Science Behind Year-Round Variety

Auckland, New Zealand – Apples are a staple in diets worldwide, available year-round due to extensive scientific research and commercialization efforts. However, the journey to bring different apple varieties to market involves a combination of professional success and personal preference, as highlighted by Tony Martin, CEO of the apple and pear breeding organization Prevar, who … Read more

Tick Invasion in Maine: Warm Winters Make Ticks an Ongoing Year-Round Issue

Maine, USA – As adults in Maine discuss the growing concern of ticks, many reminisce how ticks were not a concern during their childhood. The shift from non-existent to a prevalent issue seemed to happen overnight, and Maine’s cold winters seemed to keep the tick population in check. However, recent years have seen a change … Read more