Berries
Growers in Michigan are wondering whether it’s Trichogramma minutum or T. platneri. Hint: It’s kind of a trick question.
Despite epic flooding from relentless atmospheric river events, the outlook remains positive for the industry.
University of Arkansas’ John R. Clark takes a look back at some of the changes in berry crops over the past 40 years.
Vaccinium pangenome project helps unearth genetic gems in blueberry and cranberry.
With a focus on flavor, CEO Andy Higgins is excited about constructing a campus for breeders in the San Joaquin Valley.
Learn how University of Florida scientists are attempting to shine a new light on insect pest control for growers.
Learn more about a new $1 million grant that will fund research inside the California Strawberry Center at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
USDA says new low-pressure vacuum technology called RipeLocker is breakthrough in fruit storage.
Greenhouse-grown berries can be a highly profitable crop for growers of all sizes, and several operations have already added them to their production line.
Dr. Bernadine Strik retires after 34 years of ground-breaking industry innovation.
Washington State University aims to determine which of the new mulch technologies provides the most value.
University of California study breaks down expenses, including latest information on state’s changing labor costs.
Learn how a young farming couple transformed the blueberry industry.
Plenty Unlimited has secured up to 120 acres of land near Richmond, VA, to bring fresh produce to the East Coast year-round, starting with Driscoll’s berries.
New ag tech system taught to detect bruised fruit before it gets to the grocery store.
Learn more about a web-based program that is proving to help blueberry growers control plant disease and reduce fungicide use.
UC Davis says it will release resistant varieties to growers later this year.
Scientists search for the sweet spot to find genes responsible for several flavor compounds in popular food crop.
Long cane berry growers can enjoy far more command in a soilless system, but their margin of error is also much greater.