Wish Farms Set to Make a Big Move Close to Home Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 28, 2018 Central Florida berry producer with deep roots closes on deal to strategically relocate its headquarters and reimagine the business.Read More
Biotalys Works Toward California Registration of Its New Biofungicide Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 7, 2026
Weather Wild Cards Keeping California Strawberry Growers on Their Toes By Matt Woolf, Terrain Ag|July 7, 2026
Video: How Grower Feedback Is Vital To Shaping New Vegetable Varieties Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 7, 2026
How to Sweeten the Path to Strawberry Success By Frank Giles|March 12, 2018 Longtime Plant City, FL-based operation Astin Farms taps into earliness and efficiency to overcome in a challenging environment.
Florida Strawberry Pickers Rise to the Challenge for Charity Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2018 Fifth annual fundraising event harvests nearly $100,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association.
Tech Tool Saving Strawberry Growers from Being in the Red Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 27, 2017 Study shows web-based advisory system helping cut fungicide use without losing yield.
UC Davis Strawberry Lawuit Settled Posted by Christina Herrick|September 19, 2017 Former university breeders to return any crosses that used unpatented varieties and agree the school owns rights to them.
$8.8 Million Awarded to Support Strawberry Innovation Posted by David Eddy|August 29, 2017 USDA recognizes that soil diseases are Enemy No. 1 for California strawberry growers.
Robotic Strawberry Picker Ramping up for Rollout Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 13, 2017 Florida-based agtech company officially unveils autonomous mobile platform.
Insects (Bad and Good) Make for Interesting Field Trips By Frank Giles|May 23, 2017 Disease-fighting bees and the deadly citrus psyllid were at the center of two recent, research-fueled out-of-office adventures.
Florida Strawberry Picking Contest a Big Winner for Charity Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 22, 2017 Fourth-annual fundraising event brings in more than $100,000 to benefit children of local farmworkers.
Wish Farms Shows Love With Super-Sized Strawberry Donation Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 14, 2017 More than 4,000 pounds of locally grown produce from Central Florida farming operation goes to help feed needy families in the Tampa area.
New Florida Strawberry Shaping up to Be a Thing of Beauty Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2017 Unique variety, a collaboration between UF/IFAS and an Australian scientist, still in its early stages.
Growers Say it’s the Best of Times or the Worst of Times for Berry Industry By David Eddy|January 4, 2017 Some say there’s an oversupply, some disagree, but despite challenges for the berry industry, most growers remain upbeat about the future.
Table Set for an Extra-Sweet Florida Strawberry Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 20, 2016 Conditions ideal for new, flavorful varieties. Marketing campaign aims to clue-in consumers.
Scientists: GMOs Not Part of Florida Strawberry Success Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 15, 2016 Misconceptions about what methods are used to breed new varieties spark need for public outreach.
Horsepower Mounting For Real-World Robotic Strawberry Harvesting Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 13, 2016 National Science Foundation awards grant for further development of potential industry game-changer.
New Fungicide For Lettuce Growers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 11, 2016 Product is proven to control lettuce drop.
Florida Strawberry Growers Have A Sweet Sensation On Their Hands Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 3, 2016 Study shows the latest variety from UF/IFAS berry breeders is not only heads and shoulders above others in flavor, but also shelflife and color.
New Mechanical Strawberry Transplanter Wows By Surendra Dara|October 1, 2016 New tool, developed in California, helps to alleviate labor needs during summer planting season.
Investors Clamoring For Automated Strawberry Picking Technology Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2016 Naturipe joins growing list of backers in the labor-saving vision and mission of ag-tech startup.
New Peach-Sized Strawberry Big On Flavor Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 13, 2016 Latest variety from Cornell University geared for growers seeking success in local food sector.
