Second Florida Strawberry Picking Challenge Packs Philanthropic Punch

British trial shows much lower disease pressure, higher quality and bigger yields.

University of Florida rewards innovative proposals from some of its young faculty addressing issues that impact farm production and consumer behavior.

The renewed partnership includes plans to develop varieties with the addition of a new breeder for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program.

From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.

Strawberry farmers are dedicated to finding sustainable alternatives to fumigants such as methyl bromide.

Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference attendees get first look at ‘MyIPM.’

Gladstone Land Corporation purchased the land in Salinas, CA through a public auction.

Marketing initiative geared to drive more consumers toward purchasing in-season selections.

From UAVs and high-flying helicopters, to an elevated understanding of production, marketing, and farm management, the 9th annual industry event delivered.

Scientists from University of Florida and North Carolina A&T forge ahead with studies, seek more grower feedback.

Controls include preplant nematode analysis, three-to-five year crop rotations, and more.

Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.

The meeting will focus on IPM practices, weed management, updates on fumigation, and more.

After success in Florida, South Carolina growers will soon have access to unique crop protection invention.

Suit accuses University of California-Davis of scrapping research relationship.

Nourse Farms, Inc. in South Deerfield, MA, offers the first primocane black raspberry, the first white strawberry offered in the U.S., a new day-neutral strawberry, and more.

$13.8 million transaction includes more than 800 acres acquired from longtime Central Florida produce operation.

Ventura County expects reduction of acres planted as surface water availability takes a hit.

Saylor’s Farm experiments with hydroponic production yield earlier, higher-quality and more marketable crops.