Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center

With more than 100 different varieties of apples grown in the United States, it can be a little difficult to know which type you should be putting in your shopping cart. We've found the perfect guide to the top varieties of apples. From the fruit's origin to a brief flavor profile, you'll be an apple expert in no time!

Congratulations to the FAPC team for being recognized as a Certified Healthy Department from Oklahoma State University Wellness! Since 2013, FAPC has been recognized each year for providing a healthy environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors and supporting the culture for an overall healthier Oklahoma State University.

Warmer weather means time spent outside, whipping up some of your favorite grilled dishes. Just as important as following the recipe, however, is the clean-up process after the meal has been enjoyed. Brush up on how to clean your charcoal grill.

In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott talks with Ravi Jadeja, FAPC's food safety specialist, about some of the food safety regulations the food industry has to face. The duo discusses the importance of the Food Safety Modernization Act and the rules covered under the act, the proposed traceability rule, preventive controls rule for human food and exemptions, and more.

It's time to celebrate an American classic! Today is National Apple Pie Day, and we hope you celebrate by serving up a slice.