Blueberry Growers Unite To Fight for Fair Trade By Frank Giles|February 1, 2021 New Alliance will represent U.S. growers’ interests in Section 201 investigation and beyond.Read More
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024
Berry Growers See the Upside of a Pandemic By Thomas Skernivitz|January 25, 2021 Industry stakeholders excited for the new year after coping surprisingly well during a chaotic 2020.
Injured by Imports: U.S. Blueberry Industry Speaks Out Posted by Frank Giles|January 21, 2021 International Trade Commission convenes hearings as part of ongoing Section 201 investigation.
Stakes on the Rise for Strawberry Profitability Project By AgriLife Today|January 20, 2021 A second specialty crops grant gives researchers in Texas more opportunities to flesh out production potential of the fruiting vegetable.
Project To Help Improve Pollination for Blueberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 19, 2020 Swarm of researchers set out to find and recommend the best ways and time for bringing bees and blueberry plants together.
New App To Help Growers Protect Blueberry Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 11, 2020 The UF/IFAS Blueberry Growers Guide is ready for download. Check out the platform’s capabilities.
Wish Farms ups Its Strawberry Growing Game in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Learn more about the acquisition that is adding specialized acres of production power for the Plant City-based operation.
Can Chilli Thrips Be Defeated by Using Less Pesticide? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2020 New study shows a little crop protection strategy can go a long way to squelch the tiny insect in Florida strawberries.
How CSA Is Growing To Be a Berry Good Sales Opportunity By John R. Clark|December 8, 2020 The marketing mode of community supported agriculture is all about taking it to the people. And folks want fresh berries.
Make Way for First White Strawberry in the U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2020 The uniquely colored berry that smells like pineapple is just one of two new juicy varieties being released to growers.
The Berry Business in 2020 Is Good, But Not Easy By Thomas Skernivitz|November 17, 2020 Labor, land, and disease tolerance issues are just some of the barriers to running a successful berry nursery today.
Bold Brand Refresh Rolled Out by Wish Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 11, 2020 See what the longtime berry producer has in mind to sweeten its marketing and communication efforts.
The Newest Blueberry From Florida Is One To Watch Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 4, 2020 Learn more about ‘Sentinel’ blueberry and who in the industry it is named after.
Why Miracle Fruit Might Be a Flavorful Fit in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 31, 2020 Local researchers uncover key information about the plant and the potential for its palate-pleasing berries.
3 New Blackberries That Are Out of This World Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2020 Get a taste of the latest variety releases from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
Florida Blueberry Industry Feels Crush of Coronavirus and Imports By Ryan Atwood|October 23, 2020 Troubled times remind U.S. consumers of the importance of homegrown food.
Leadership Change at Top Blueberry Nursery Posted by David Eddy|October 22, 2020 Fall Creek unveils a new management structure featuring co-CEOs.
Section 201 Investigation Petitioned on Mexican Blueberry Imports By Frank Giles|October 21, 2020 Inquiry will determine if Southeast U.S. blueberry growers have suffered significant injury from soaring import volumes and recommend protective actions.
Mites Taking a Bite Out of Florida Blueberries By Oscar E. Liburd | Lorena Lopez|October 17, 2020 Take a look at various miticides’ performance against these tiny pests.
My Tribute to a True Berry Breeding Legend and Friend By John R. Clark|October 13, 2020 This past year, the fruit industry lost Chad Finn unexpectedly. See why fellow berry breeding scientist John Clark calls him a lasting inspiration.