Lisa DeVetter
Study Shows Hydromulch Is Promising for Berry Crops
Universities team to develop a sprayable mulch suitable for organic production.
Ways the Landscape Can Impact Blueberry Pollination
Growers face the question of how many honey bee hives to stock their fields with to maximize pollination. The answer seems to lie beyond their field edges.
Breeding Efforts in Berry Crops Growing By Leaps and Bounds
Vaccinium pangenome project helps unearth genetic gems in blueberry and cranberry.
Plastic Mulches — A Remarkable Thing When It Comes to Growing Raspberries
Washington State University aims to determine which of the new mulch technologies provides the most value.
Optimizing Soil pH for Organic Blueberries From the Ground up
Growers may be able to manage soil pH while bringing new plantings into production up to a year sooner.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Managed Bumblebees for Blueberry Pollination
Learn more about what might have some growers buzzing for joy and what could be for others just a sting a tail.
Foliar Calcium in Blueberries: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil?
Applied at the correct time and concentration, the essential macronutrient can help to produce high-quality fruit.
Why Biodegradable Plastic Mulch is Trending with Berry Growers
Even though this technology to curtail waste doesn’t meet the requirements for organic production, it’s still poised to set a new standard.
Plastic Mulches Gives Raspberry Production a Boost
Growers may get the full value from tissue culture transplants — and cut their labor costs — by adopting mulching.
New Pest Control Tool for Raspberry Growers
A team of Pacific Northwest researchers has developed a decision-aid tool to improve management of a most destructive pest.
Exploring Biodegradable Plastic Mulches in Red Raspberry
As tissue culture plugs increase in popularity, growers are seeking ways to get these planting off to a good start.