Big Wage Hike for Blueberry Pickers Blocked – For Now

Zirkle Fruit in Washington sues to block the Department of Labor’s increase in Prevailing Wage Rates.

After a decade of determining best practices for growing organic blueberries, researchers are taking a closer look at the effects of colored weed mats.

Central Florida-based growing operation Misty Organics is countering competition by filling a niche demand.

The Atwood family makes a go of it as first-generation farmers.

Blueberry production in containers can be a good option, especially for smaller growers without the desired acidic soils.

Recent finds of the damaging pest a reminder to ramp up crop protection measures.

Trade issues, pests, and production challenges are top priorities for state association.

Learn how nitrogen uptake is related to plant growth stages.

Local producers believe mechanical harvest is a must to remain competitive on a global scale.

The tiny pest created big problems for Florida growers last season.

An organic blueberry patch has turned into a haven for all things blue in the fruiting world — and a great teaching tool for consumers, other growers, and Extension educators alike.

Central Florida berry producer with deep roots closes on deal to strategically relocate its headquarters and reimagine the business.

Large Florida berry grower and marketer sweetens deal with longtime family-owned operation.

Organics are hot. Consumer demand and continued market growth are creating more opportunities for farmers.

State industry organizations band together to ask for help amid mounting production pressures, severe weather events, and foreign competition.

Tiny pest a possible culprit in reported widespread crop losses.

State-of-the-art operation in Central Florida built and equipped to meet growing marketplace demand.

Florida Blue Farms built on a plan to preserve quantity and quality of water resources.

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