Why Scientists Put 5,000 Strawberries to the Taste Test By UF/IFAS News|December 19, 2025 Find out how University of Florida researchers are going all in on helping strawberry growers produce tastier fruit.Read More
Senate Advances Latest Edition of Farm Bill 2.0 — How Ag Groups Are Reacting Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 21, 2026
My Take on the First Great Lakes Tek Flex: Autonomy at Grower Speed By Thomas Skernivitz|September 19, 2026
Grow Bigger Berries Through Better Pollination By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts|December 16, 2025 Learn how wild bees boost blueberry quality.
Tariff Relief Request Made For Maine’s Wild Blueberry Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 15, 2025 A 50% tariff on steel and aluminum from Canada is putting pressure on the wild blueberry industry in Maine. One local lawmakers is going to bat for growers.
Specialty Berries: The Profitable Path From Breeder to Basket By Val Shepler|December 5, 2025 More growers are embracing niche or specialty berries to stand out from the pack and offer consumers a unique flavor experience at retail.
North American Blueberry Council Announces New Board Members By North American Blueberry Council|December 1, 2025 Terms for newly elected North American Blueberry Council board members begin Jan. 1, 2026. Find out who has joined the leadership lineup.
Report: Appetite for Blueberries Around the World Remains Strong By Rabobank|November 18, 2025 Demand for blueberries continues to grow globally as supply diversifies. Learn main takeaways from the latest RaboResearch Blueberry Update 2025.
First Generation Florida Blueberry Grower Steps up Into the Spotlight By Florida Farm Bureau Federation|October 29, 2025 First generation blueberry grower Tyler Shadrick has been named Florida Farm Bureau’s 2025 Achievement in Agriculture award winner. Find out why.
How To Speed up Establishment of Your Blueberry Bushes By Gary Gao|October 24, 2025 PRBDIPM — aka, the Pots in Raised Beds with Drip Irrigation Production Method — combines elements of several practices.
Hot Take: Why Blueberry Pollination Is Under Extra Pressure By Lisa DeVetter|September 30, 2025 Climate change is turning up the heat in blueberry fields. Learn how rising temperatures can disrupt blueberry pollination.
Ways To Protect Honeyberries From Hungry Birds By Mike Zawacki|September 22, 2025 Based on nearly a decade of experience, Montana State’s Zach Miller outlines methods for protecting honeyberry crops from hungry birds.
Smart Tech Strawberry Harvesting Robot Succeeds at Hide and Seek By WSU Insider|September 4, 2025 Washington State University-led team develops machine that can pick fruit obscured by leaves.
Smart Tech Scientists Focus on Smarter Way To Track Down Strawberry Runners By UF/IFAS News|August 29, 2025 Learn how AI could help strawberry growers find and remove ‘runners,’ reducing labor and saving time in the field.
How Wild Bees Could Play Big Factor In Blueberry Pollination By Lisa DeVetter|August 27, 2025 Blueberry growers should look beyond honey bees to wild bees when it comes to the pollination of their crop.
Smart Tech Blackberry Harvest Challenge — Gotta Hand It to the Robots By University of Arkansas News|August 4, 2025 The soft robotic gripper developed at the University of Arkansas has received a U.S. patent. Can a robot hand harvest blackberries better than humans?
New Marketing Campaign Aims To ‘Go Big’ for Blueberry Growers By U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council|July 31, 2025 Learn more about ‘Blueberries GO BIG,’ the newly launched consumer marketing campaign from U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.
8 States Leading the Way in Blueberry Production By U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council|July 16, 2025 New reports highlight the growing economic impact of blueberries near and far. Check out the top U.S. states for blueberry production.
Survey Says Berries Are Seriously Booming Right Now By David Eddy|July 8, 2025 Many growers of the main commercial types of berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries) look to expand plantings in 2025.
POV: Highlights From 2025 Blackberry Field Day In Arkansas Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 24, 2025 Take a virtual tour of the annual blackberry field day and tour hosted by University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association.
Scientists Trace Complex and Juicy History of the Strawberry By UF/IFAS News|June 20, 2025 Deeper insight about the genetic background of strawberries could lead to future varieties with better pest and disease resistance.
How Digital Twin Technology Can Help Strawberry Growers Gain Ground By UF/IFAS News|June 11, 2025 Researchers use digital twin technology and are finding new ways to cut costs and increase efficiency in the field.
