Get in Gear Now for Agriculture’s Robotic Revolution By Frank Giles|April 11, 2018 With robots, artificial intelligence, and machine vision showing up on the farm, the game of growing could be about to radically change.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
School Project Nets Sweet Solution to Major Berry Pest By Karli Petrovic|March 31, 2018 In their search for effective spotted wing drosophila control, researchers discovered a common sugar substitute is toxic to fruit flies.
Florida Blueberry Growers on High Alert for Gall Midge Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 29, 2018 Tiny pest a possible culprit in reported widespread crop losses.
Building an IPM Program to Fight Fruit Flies By David Eddy|March 26, 2018 When faced with spotted wing drosophila (SWD), it’s critical for growers to keep in mind this is almost […]
How to Sweeten the Path to Strawberry Success By Frank Giles|March 12, 2018 Longtime Plant City, FL-based operation Astin Farms taps into earliness and efficiency to overcome in a challenging environment.
Managing Soil Health Can Improve Strawberry Productivity Posted by Christina Herrick|March 4, 2018 It’s important to pay attention to the health of the soil as it has a vital role in plant health.
Wish Farms Betting Big on Organic Blueberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2018 State-of-the-art operation in Central Florida built and equipped to meet growing marketplace demand.
Florida Strawberry Pickers Rise to the Challenge for Charity Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2018 Fifth annual fundraising event harvests nearly $100,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association.
More Advancements Made in Harvest-Assist Berry Project By Amanda Gallagher|February 17, 2018 Research has potential to improve efficiency and quality of fresh market blueberries.
Sales of Organic Fresh Produce Reach $5 Billion Posted by David Eddy|February 16, 2018 Organic berries are the fastest-growing category, increasing by 22%.
Berry Grower Says She’s Beating Spotted Wing Drosophila With Netting By Christina Herrick|February 1, 2018 Berry grower sees promise with exclusion netting trial.
Florida Blue Farms Digging Data for Savings and Profit By Frank Giles|January 17, 2018 Florida Blue Farms built on a plan to preserve quantity and quality of water resources.
Alternative Crops, Growing Demand Fueling Berries’ Future By Christina Herrick|January 7, 2018 Growers say exponential growth can be sustained.
Promising Future for the Berry Industry By John R. Clark|December 26, 2017 New technologies, new cultivars, and consumer demand are helping to boost berries.
New Early, Low-Chill Blueberry Varieties from Oregon Blueberry Farms and Nursery Posted by Christina Herrick|December 15, 2017 For more information on these varieties, contact Oregon Blueberry Farms and Nursery Oregon Blueberry Farms […]
Low Chill, Cold-Hardy Berry Varieties Available at Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Posted by Christina Herrick|December 13, 2017 Fall Creek Nursery in Lowell, OR, offers several blueberry varieties.
New Pest Control Tool for Raspberry Growers By Lisa DeVetter | Inga Zasada|November 30, 2017 A team of Pacific Northwest researchers has developed a decision-aid tool to improve management of a most destructive pest.
Tech Tool Saving Strawberry Growers from Being in the Red Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 27, 2017 Study shows web-based advisory system helping cut fungicide use without losing yield.
2018 North American Raspberry and Blackberry Conference to be held in California Posted by David Eddy|November 11, 2017 Featured speakers at the annual conference, slated for February in Ventura, CA, include Miles Reiter of Driscoll’s.
Grower Sees Challenges, Opportunities in Booming Organic Berry Market By David Eddy|October 26, 2017 While sales are skyrocketing, organic berries bring a whole host of challenges to grow.