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.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
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.
U.S. Blueberry Growers Gain Support in ITC Case By Thomas Skernivitz|February 11, 2021 Low-priced imports have had a devastating effect on U.S. growers.
5G Field Lab Lands in Washington Apple Orchard By Thomas Skernivitz|February 8, 2021 Economic development project provides growers with real-time data for food resiliency, supply chain logistics.
Active Frost and Freeze Protection for Berry Crops By Gary Gao|February 8, 2021 From heaters to helicopters, measures to stave off cold damage takes many shapes.