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.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
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.
Project To Help Improve Pollination for Blueberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 19, 2020 Swarm of researchers set out to find and recommend the best ways and time for bringing bees and blueberry plants together.
New App To Help Growers Protect Blueberry Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 11, 2020 The UF/IFAS Blueberry Growers Guide is ready for download. Check out the platform’s capabilities.
The Berry Business in 2020 Is Good, But Not Easy By Thomas Skernivitz|November 17, 2020 Labor, land, and disease tolerance issues are just some of the barriers to running a successful berry nursery today.
Bold Brand Refresh Rolled Out by Wish Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 11, 2020 See what the longtime berry producer has in mind to sweeten its marketing and communication efforts.
The Newest Blueberry From Florida Is One To Watch Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 4, 2020 Learn more about ‘Sentinel’ blueberry and who in the industry it is named after.
Florida Blueberry Industry Feels Crush of Coronavirus and Imports By Ryan Atwood|October 23, 2020 Troubled times remind U.S. consumers of the importance of homegrown food.
Leadership Change at Top Blueberry Nursery Posted by David Eddy|October 22, 2020 Fall Creek unveils a new management structure featuring co-CEOs.
Section 201 Investigation Petitioned on Mexican Blueberry Imports By Frank Giles|October 21, 2020 Inquiry will determine if Southeast U.S. blueberry growers have suffered significant injury from soaring import volumes and recommend protective actions.
Mites Taking a Bite Out of Florida Blueberries By Oscar E. Liburd | Lorena Lopez|October 17, 2020 Take a look at various miticides’ performance against these tiny pests.
My Tribute to a True Berry Breeding Legend and Friend By John R. Clark|October 13, 2020 This past year, the fruit industry lost Chad Finn unexpectedly. See why fellow berry breeding scientist John Clark calls him a lasting inspiration.
How to Rejuvenate Older Blueberry Plants and When to Replant By Doug Phillips | Jeff Williamson|October 9, 2020 Pruning and bed maintenance among practices that can extend the life of declining orchards.
New Hurricane Endorsement Option for Crop Insurance By Frank Giles|October 6, 2020 Policy protection offer could pay off if a storm passes nearby your farm.
Fresh Take on Specialty Crops and Tech Keep Agri-Starts Growing By Frank Giles|October 5, 2020 State-of-the-art tissue culture lab and enterprise resource planning software platform are key investments in the Florida nursery operation’s future.
Maximize the Evergreen Approach to Growing Blueberries By Doug Phillips | Jeff Williamson | Patricio Munoz|October 2, 2020 Learn how the practice can produce fruit earlier to achieve a market advantage.
Soft-Catch Tech Wanted by Blueberry Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|September 22, 2020 As small fruit producers increasingly turn to machine harvesting, the need for innovation with a gentle touch is becoming critical.
Ways to Keep a Lid on Explosive Weed Problems in Berries By Gary Gao|August 25, 2020 Effective control of plants out of place takes knowledge, prevention, persistence, and innovation.
Foliar Calcium in Blueberries: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil? By Lisa DeVetter|August 18, 2020 Applied at the correct time and concentration, the essential macronutrient can help to produce high-quality fruit.
U.S. Blueberries Gain More Access to Key Asian Markets Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 10, 2020 New opportunities are opening for exporters of the fruit in China and Philippines.