Berries
Learn how consumer preference and purchasing studies inform blueberry breeding.
University of Florida researchers reveal how strawberry growers can save as much as 67% — or up to half a million gallons of water per acre per season.
Sunshine State’s strawberry growers weather major storms with the help of two new varieties that fare well in wet soil.
Study shows sprinkling plants with water can be effective in keeping spider mites off raspberry leaves.
Long-cane plants, high tunnels make raspberry growing a reality in steamy North Carolina.
Researchers receive $325,00 grant from USDA to develop a new biopesticide for the invasive spotted wing drosophila.
Data show dramatic growth in fruit and berry operations growing under cover. Learn about multiple factors contributing to this trend.
Wind and flood impacts can bring a handful of ailments to plants when hurricanes pass through.
Ever heard of wonderberries? University of Illinois researcher considers the berry could fill a gap after strawberry harvest and before raspberries mature.
Learn how the potential of public programs continues to increase in the area of germplasm development.
Growers may get access to post-emergent herbicides commonly used by corn and soybean farmers.
Researchers say the honeyberry has ability to thrive in conditions that often challenge blueberries.
Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot and leaf spot levels observed in nurseries to likely impact the supply of tips and plug plants for many strawberry producers.
Collaborative research project using $1 million in USDA funding to help streamline the tedious task of blackberry harvesting with a robotic picker.
Research shows algorithm found moisture on the reference plate nearly 96% of the time in comparison with manual observations.
What’s up with pocket breeding? A breeding program can only be as good as the germplasm used in it.
Scientists tap into CRISPR tech to develop the first seedless blackberry. Find out more features of this variety that benefit both growers and consumers.
Florida Blueberry Growers Association announces the latest inductees to its Hall of Fame. Find out who will be officially honored this fall.
Researchers aim to raise awareness of problematic pest that affects a number of food crops.