Apple varieties number into the thousands with different types preferred for eating, making juice and cider, baking and processing. Growers are constantly experimenting with new varieties.

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USA TODAY spoke with apple breeders, growers and researchers to find the secrets of one of America's most popular fruits.

Apples are big business for states like Washington, New York and Michigan. Find out which varieties are best for eating, cooking, cider and more.