New Herbicide For Tomatoes, Strawberries Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 27, 2016 The product from Helm Agro US is registered to control more than 100 broadleaf, grass, and sedge species.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Strawberry Greenhouse Wins Sustainability Award Posted by David Eddy|April 1, 2016 Unusual — for strawberries — British retractable roof greenhouse gets top honor from one of the largest retail chains.
Marketing Malfunction Stunting Growth Of Florida Strawberries Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2016 Study shows a lack of consumer awareness is hurting sales outside the Sunshine State.
Get A Grip On Weeds In Strawberries By Lauren María Alexander|January 3, 2016 Control techniques include properly timed herbicide applications and crop rotation.
Study Suggests Florida Strawberry Growers Pick Earlier To Pump Up Profit Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 10, 2015 Increasing competition and volatile market prices requiring shift in production protocol.
$2 Million Grant To Sweeten Pot For Organic Strawberry Studies Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 5, 2015 UF/IFAS researchers will concentrate on cover crops and how they could impact multiple production practices.
Scientists Find Better Way To Save Strawberries From A Freeze Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 10, 2015 Automated irrigation control can keep water usage in check during cold protection practices.
Four Great Pricing Tips From U-Pick Experts By Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 Although each of the growers I talked to has his or her own take on a pricing structure, […]
How To Find Your Perfect U-Pick Pricing Structure By Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 If there’s one mission impossible for pick-your-own operations, it might just be how to set a pricing structure. Odds […]
Drought Doesn’t Stop Export Of California Strawberries To Canada Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 California’s No. 1 export to Canada, strawberries, consumes quite a bit of water during a time of extreme […]
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 […]
Captan Gold 4L Fungicide Now Registered In California Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 16, 2015 ADAMA has received EPA approval for Captan Gold 4L liquid fungicide for use on strawberries, tree fruits, and […]
State Audit Recommends Adjustments For UC-Davis Strawberry Program Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 9, 2015 Following a six-month review of the University of California (UC) Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, the California state auditor’s […]
Three Promising New Berries From USDA By Jenna Rymer|May 27, 2015 USDA breeding programs in Maryland and Oregon have introduced three promising berry cultivars that could work well for growers […]
New Integrated Pest Management App Available Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 12, 2015 A new free app, IPMinfo, has been developed by University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension’s Surendra Dara in […]
Second Florida Strawberry Picking Challenge Packs Philanthropic Punch Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 25, 2015 Fundraising event at Wish Farms in Plant City raises $76,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association.
Growing Greenhouse Strawberries Can Pay By David Eddy|February 24, 2015 British trial shows much lower disease pressure, higher quality and bigger yields.
Young Agriculture Scientists Vie For, Score Seed Money By Growing Produce Staff|February 20, 2015 University of Florida rewards innovative proposals from some of its young faculty addressing issues that impact farm production and consumer behavior.
University Of California Davis, California Strawberry Commission Settle Lawsuit Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 10, 2015 The renewed partnership includes plans to develop varieties with the addition of a new breeder for the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program.
How To Prepare For Strawberry Pathogens By Rosemary Gordon|February 5, 2015 From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.
