Pointers To Keep Birds at Bay and Away From Your Berry Crops By Thomas Skernivitz|September 7, 2021 Growers have several ways to stop feathered foes from damaging berry plants, some more costly than others. Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
New Study Shows Surge of Mexican Produce into the U.S. Continuing Posted by Frank Giles|September 2, 2021 Florida specialty crop growers taking a particularly big hit from imports during their market window.
Time To Dig In! Defense of Domestic Produce Against Unfair Trade Critical By Christina Morton|August 13, 2021 In her latest column, FFVA’s Christina Morton says never has it been more important to teach the next generation how and where our food is grown.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Managed Bumblebees for Blueberry Pollination By Lisa DeVetter | Dr. Maxime Eeraerts|August 3, 2021 Learn more about what might have some growers buzzing for joy and what could be for others just a sting a tail.
First Fresh U.S. Blueberries Arrive In China Posted by David Eddy|July 23, 2021 To gain access to the China market, the U.S. government and the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council worked together with China’s customs authorities for years to develop export phytosanitary protocols for fresh blueberries.
Imaging Spectroscopy Predicts Water Stress in Wild Blueberry Fields Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 University of Maine researchers cite increased need for predictive tools because of warming, drought, freezing, and pathogens.
Michigan Grower Takes Reins at U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 15, 2021 Shelly Hartmann of True Blue Farms succeeds Chris Barnhill as organization’s chair.
The Buzz on Beehive Quality for Better Berries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2021 The more inviting to bee colonies, the better chance berry fields have at proper pollination.
Heatwave Roasts Pacific Northwest Berry Growers By Johnny Eppich|June 29, 2021 The heat has been so intense that it melted streetcar wires in the cities, and it seems to be damaging crops like raspberries as well.
Need Help Picking What Blueberry Varieties to Grow? There’s an App for That Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 28, 2021 Learn how an upgrade to UF/IFAS’ Blueberry Growers Guide clues in growers on quality cultivar choices.
Does Mulch Make a Difference for Better Blueberry Crops? By Kathie Taylor|April 20, 2021 Blueberry growers increase yield while shifting to sawdust-weed mat combination.
What’s the Secret? Machine Harvesting of Blueberries Is Taking Off By David Eddy|April 6, 2021 Despite the expanding trend in automation, growers are reluctant to talk about it. But why?
Vertical Farming Opens Doors To Fruit Growing By MMW Staff|March 30, 2021 Chilean berry producer partners with AeroFarms to grow blueberry and caneberry crops in New Jersey.
Near-Harvest Technology Now Available for Blueberries Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 3, 2021 AgroFresh’s Harvista secures fruit quality, optimizes labor resources, and extends shelf life.
Does Blue Light Exposure Help the Quality of Blueberries? By CAES Newswire|February 26, 2021 Researchers at the University of Georgia investigated a potential solution for extending the shelf life of blueberries. Find out what happened.
Trade Commission Delivers Big Blow To Blueberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 12, 2021 American producers and industry stakeholders react to agency’s decision on whether rising imports are causing serious injury to domestic farmers.
U.S. Blueberry Growers Gain Support in ITC Case By Thomas Skernivitz|February 11, 2021 Low-priced imports have had a devastating effect on U.S. growers.
Blueberry Growers Unite To Fight for Fair Trade By Frank Giles|February 1, 2021 New Alliance will represent U.S. growers’ interests in Section 201 investigation and beyond.
Berry Growers See the Upside of a Pandemic By Thomas Skernivitz|January 25, 2021 Industry stakeholders excited for the new year after coping surprisingly well during a chaotic 2020.
Injured by Imports: U.S. Blueberry Industry Speaks Out Posted by Frank Giles|January 21, 2021 International Trade Commission convenes hearings as part of ongoing Section 201 investigation.