Berry Growers Sharing Great Ideas

Eighteen men and women from nine states selected to participate in program.

“Although the potential return on investment is huge, breeding programs are typically long-term, diverse and complex, labor-intensive, and expensive to run. Relying only on performance results of the parents, the odds are against any single cross providing an eventual superior new release.”

It’s a rare occasion when a topic for a column falls in place like this month’s did. I […]

From sprinklers to wireless management systems and soil tension meters, new equipment helps provide highly efficient — and effective — irrigation strategies.

Trunk damage sustained from extreme cold in the Eastern U.S. is the gateway to perennial canker and eventual tree-dieoff.

There’s an art to apple cropload management, but a number of new models and methods are available that will help you add some science to your decision-making.

The economic impact of the strawberry crop ripples out from the growers through all walks of life.

Cornell University’s outspoken advocate of the tall spindle system says high-density plantings can maximize the economic potential of your business.

Raised beds are a good way to prevent phytophthora root rot in berry patches.

Local fruit growers visit American Fruit Grower headquarters in Willoughby, OH, to help prune an orchard planted in a modified tatura trellis growing system.

Gregory Lang of Michigan State University explores the causes of cherry fruit cracking and how to prevent prolonged exposure to water.

Growers seeking high-dollar apples need the courage to thin early and often.

President of California Citrus Mutual sounds off on critical resource.

Winter injury is more than expected for much of Eastern winegrape, cherries, and peaches, leading researchers say. However, the true extent of the damage varies from site to site. It’s also important to keep in mind that although bud damage might have been sustained, the full extent of the damage won’t be seen until bloom.

Consumers don’t equate fresh fruit and genetically modification technology. GMO-free labels confuse the issue and create fear where there should be none.