New Study Shows Surge of Mexican Produce into the U.S. Continuing Posted by Frank Giles|September 2, 2021 Florida specialty crop growers taking a particularly big hit from imports during their market window. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Can UVC Light Treatment Save Strawberries from Mites and Chilli Thrips? Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 21, 2021 Unique crop protection method put to the test again by researchers looking for ways to gain more ground for growers.
Weed-Killing Robots Aim To Save Time and Money for Strawberry Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2021 University of Florida scientists are on track to put automation to work in the field.
5 Strawberry Cultivars Proven To Beat the Heat Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|June 8, 2021 Researchers offer good news to commercial growers outside of California and Florida.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes on the Two-Spotted Spider Mite Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 4, 2021 New app could lead to more accurate and earlier detection of dreaded crop pest.
Want a Better Tasting Strawberry? Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 7, 2021 See how machine learning is helping researchers and plant breeders see the future of flavor.
Why Strawberries Need To Keep Their Cool Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2021 Study shows breakdowns in the cold chain can have big impacts down the road in overall crop quality.
Wish Farms Goes on the Grow in California Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 18, 2021 See how the longtime, Florida-based berry producer is expanding its operations to meet demand on the West Coast.
Berry Growers See the Upside of a Pandemic By Thomas Skernivitz|January 25, 2021 Industry stakeholders excited for the new year after coping surprisingly well during a chaotic 2020.
Stakes on the Rise for Strawberry Profitability Project By AgriLife Today|January 20, 2021 A second specialty crops grant gives researchers in Texas more opportunities to flesh out production potential of the fruiting vegetable.
Wish Farms ups Its Strawberry Growing Game in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Learn more about the acquisition that is adding specialized acres of production power for the Plant City-based operation.
Can Chilli Thrips Be Defeated by Using Less Pesticide? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 8, 2020 New study shows a little crop protection strategy can go a long way to squelch the tiny insect in Florida strawberries.
Make Way for First White Strawberry in the U.S. Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 1, 2020 The uniquely colored berry that smells like pineapple is just one of two new juicy varieties being released to growers.
Bold Brand Refresh Rolled Out by Wish Farms Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 11, 2020 See what the longtime berry producer has in mind to sweeten its marketing and communication efforts.
My Tribute to a True Berry Breeding Legend and Friend By John R. Clark|October 13, 2020 This past year, the fruit industry lost Chad Finn unexpectedly. See why fellow berry breeding scientist John Clark calls him a lasting inspiration.
Exacting Precision on Strawberry Nutrient Applications By Frank Giles|October 4, 2020 Fancy Farms in Florida deploys a number of tactics to be sure fertilizer is in the right place and at the right rate.
Biostimulants Can Improve Strawberry Growth and Boost Yields By David Eddy|August 10, 2020 Learn more about studies exploring the potential of these specialty products.
Ways Wish Farms is Feeding a Need Amid COVID-19 Crisis Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 2, 2020 The longtime Central Florida-based grower has donated a mountain of fresh strawberries to help local food banks. Find out how many pounds.
Massive Change in Order for Northeast Berry Industry By David Eddy|March 4, 2020 A University of New Hampshire study shows day-neutral varieties can extend the growing season by several months and double growers’ yields. See how.
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.
