How This Novel Deterrent for Spotted Wing Drosophila Works By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 Good news for berry growers as unique pest control formulation is thus far effective at very low rates and relatively shorter periods of time. Read More
When Weather Wild Cards Deal Hard Lessons Learned in the Vineyard By Tremain Hatch, Virginia Tech|September 22, 2026
Growers Building Financial Resilience in the Era of Citrus Greening By Justin Little, Nutrien Financial|September 22, 2026
Arkansas Governor Lauds American Fruit Grower Columnist John Clark By Thomas Skernivitz|June 18, 2021 Declaring June ‘Blackberry Month in Arkansas,” politician credits the fruit breeder for dedicating his career to producing tasty, thornless varieties.
Weed-Killing Robots Aim To Save Time and Money for Strawberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2021 University of Florida scientists are on track to put automation to work in the field.
5 Strawberry Cultivars Proven To Beat the Heat Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 8, 2021 Researchers offer good news to commercial growers outside of California and Florida.
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.
Looks Like They Made It: Texas Fruit Crops Thrive in Wake of Winter Freeze By Thomas Skernivitz|May 25, 2021 Despite worries about long-term impacts from Winter Storm Uri, peaches look “amazingly good,” while blackberries are showing exceptional fruit sets.
Plastic Mulches Prove Effective Against Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Crops By David Eddy|May 11, 2021 Trials indicate the mulches not only reduce the pest populations, but also might increase yields to boot.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.
New Ways To Protect Produce Crops Grown on Plastic Mulch Beds By Frank Giles|May 3, 2021 With methyl bromide long gone, researchers and growers have found effective ways to fight off the pests it controlled.
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.
Late Berry Breeder Named To USDA-ARS Science Hall of Fame By David Eddy|April 15, 2021 Chad Finn released more than 50 varieties that have generated more than $450 million in the past decade.
Want a Better Tasting Strawberry? Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 7, 2021 See how machine learning is helping researchers and plant breeders see the future of flavor.
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?
Take a Virtual Tour of Wish Farms’ New Headquarters in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 31, 2021 Longtime berry growing operation cuts the ribbon on its unique office complex in Plant City. Get an inside and outside look.
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.
Remembering a Berry Industry Leader, Innovator, and Friend By John R. Clark|March 23, 2021 Dr. Ervin Lineberger has passed on, but leaves a legacy of enthusiasm and inspiration.
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.
Wish Farms Goes on the Grow in California Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 18, 2021 See how the longtime, Florida-based berry producer is expanding its operations to meet demand on the West Coast.
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.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Released Posted by David Eddy|February 11, 2021 Latest offerings from UC-Davis target Southern California coastal climates.
