Scientists Track Down Important Primocane Fruiting Trait in Blackberries

The soft robotic gripper developed at the University of Arkansas has received a U.S. patent. Can a robot hand harvest blackberries better than humans?

Many growers of the main commercial types of berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries) look to expand plantings in 2025.

Take a virtual tour of the annual blackberry field day and tour hosted by University of Arkansas and the Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association.

Learn how scientists are digging deep into the genetic makeup of blackberries to help growers produce superior fruit.

Researcher Penny Perkins-Veazie lauded three decades after verifying the storage potential of ‘Navaho’ blackberries.

Growers may get access to post-emergent herbicides commonly used by corn and soybean farmers.

Collaborative research project using $1 million in USDA funding to help streamline the tedious task of blackberry harvesting with a robotic picker.

Scientists tap into CRISPR tech to develop the first seedless blackberry. Find out more features of this variety that benefit both growers and consumers.

North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association and North American Strawberry Growers Association look ahead to joint 2025 annual meeting.

Economic research helps growers estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.

University of Florida researchers say blackberries could become even more nutritious in the future.

Learn more about ‘Sweet-Ark Immaculate’, the latest thornless blackberry release from University of Arkansas fruit breeding program.

Learn why Cornell University’s raspberry breeding program is a heritage to celebrate for all the past accomplishments and for future achievements.

Fruit-growing operation will expand its tissue culture and nursery capabilities while expanding into North Carolina.

From cultural regimens to varieties, expect to see new things from Mexico.

University of Arkansas’ John R. Clark takes a look back at some of the changes in berry crops over the past 40 years.

Dr. Bernadine Strik retires after 34 years of ground-breaking industry innovation.

When it comes to introducing a new crop, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries lead the way.

John Clark has been an asset to the berry industry for more than four decades, and his work is not done quite yet.