Frosty weather in 2024 resulted in the smallest U.S. pear harvest in nearly 60 years, according to USDA data. Experts expect a rebound this season as Pacific Northwest pear orchards looked promising ...

Pear Bureau Northwest estimates this season’s pear harvest for Oregon and Washington will be down 31% in volume from the five-year average. The crop is anticipated to reach 10.6 million standard box ...

Time and patience and the right conditions for ripening will get you the tastiest pears. With pears, timing is everything. The most widely planted and consumed pear in America is the Bartlett. You’ll ...

For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to change. Like apples, most types of pears are available year-round but are best enjoyed in the ...