Berry Growers Urged to Take Pricing Survey Posted by David Eddy|June 9, 2020 North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association collaborating on survey of growers on retail strategies and impacts of COVID-19.Read More
A New Biopesticide in the Making To Fight Spotted Wing Drosophila By Michigan State University AgBioResearch|October 31, 2024
Unique Berry Varieties in the Works Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 17, 2020 First commercial fruit collaboration for Pairwise and Plant Sciences Inc. to serve up diverse selection of raspberries and blackberries.
Where Berry Growers Can Look for a Mechanical Edge By Gary Gao|April 14, 2020 Get the skinny on tools and gadgets that can help producers reduce labor input on fruit harvesting, pruning, and weed management.
Berry Experts Flesh Out Future of the Industry By David Eddy|February 26, 2020 What’s in store for the sector in 2020? Noted researchers John R. Clark and Lisa DeVetter weigh in.
A Cheery 2020 Forecast from Berry Growers By James C. Sulecki|January 14, 2020 Let the good times roll. Berry growers remain bullish about production and demand for the coming year.
Big Opportunity in Berries? Favor the Flavor By John R. Clark|December 26, 2019 The components of flavor are complex, but one thing is for sure, berries have it, and growers need to make it a priority. Here’s how.
Freak Accident Takes Life of Popular Berry Breeder Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 19, 2019 Chad Finn helped develop many of the varieties used in the Pacific Northwest berry industry today.
Can Mulch Protect Raspberries from Spotted Wing Drosophila? By Kathie Taylor|November 20, 2019 Wisconsin berries are barely making it with the winged pest on the fly, but scientists are looking at new ways to defend from ground level.
New Raspberry Boasts Disease Resistance and Harvest Ease Posted by Christina Herrick|July 30, 2019 ‘Cascade Premiere,’ making its debut from Washington State University, is a fit for processing market.
Cornell Researchers Bully for New Berries Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 10, 2018 Unique high-yield strawberry, raspberry varieties living large with longer-lasting flavor.
New Pest Control Tool for Raspberry Growers By Lisa DeVetter | Inga Zasada|November 30, 2017 A team of Pacific Northwest researchers has developed a decision-aid tool to improve management of a most destructive pest.
Wish Farms Boosts Product Portfolio With Raspberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2017 Newest commodity to help company reach year-round supply goal, and help fuel consumer-focused marketing campaign.
Wish Farms Going Bigger, Bolder With Blackberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 10, 2016 Central Florida-based operation meeting consumer demand by extending its berry program.
Removing Leftover Roots May Improve New Raspberry Crop’s Health By David Eddy|August 30, 2015 Soilborne pests and pathogens can be reduced by taking out last year’s red raspberry roots and crowns.
Rainy Weather Causing High Risk For Phytopthora In Berries Posted by Christina Herrick|June 29, 2015 With the rainy weather the Midwest has recently received, the conditions for Phytophthora diseases increases. An increased risk […]
Dormant Pruning Tips For Your Berries Posted by Christina Herrick|January 28, 2015 Proper dormant pruning increases berry size and improves overall health of blackberry and raspberry plants.
If You Could Plant Any Type Of Fruit, Consider A Caneberry [Opinion] By David Eddy|January 23, 2015 Raspberries or a blackberries present some berry good options.
Nourse Farms, Inc. 2015 Variety Showcase [Slideshow] Posted by Christina Herrick|October 4, 2014 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.
MSU Researcher Warns Against Quick Spread Of Botrytis Gray Mold In Berries Posted by Christina Bucciere|July 8, 2014 Annemiek Schilder discusses how to treat the fungus effectively.
NARBA Joins Facebook Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 10, 2013 The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA) recently announced the creation of its Facebook page. Nathan Millburn, […]