Category: Blueberries
Summit Agro’s hybrid’ fungicide Regev passes field tests ‘
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
USHBC seeks Blueberry Leadership Program applications
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is accepting applications for its Blueberry Leadership Program.
Peach State seeks ag commodity commission members
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is calling out for growers to serve on the Peach State’s agriculture commodity commissions.
Rabobank report features berry, apple market snapshot
Rabobank has published its latest North American Agribusiness Review, which includes an analysis and summary of market conditions and trends for fruits and vegetables.
Georgia blueberry growers extend assessment
Georgia blueberry growers have approved extending their state’s blueberry assessment.
Naturipe Farms highlights sustainability on Earth Day
Berry grower Naturipe Farms is celebrating a legacy of leadership in sustainability on Earth Day, April 22.
Lessons learned: A look at how everything farmers buy and sell is determined by others
Lessons learned shared by blueberry farmer and ag leader that looks at how everything farmers buy and sell is determined by others.
ProBlad Verde fungicide approval expands in California
Sym-Agro has announced that the California CDPR has approved the expanded crop and disease uses of ProBlad Verde fungicide.
Michigan fruit update released
Michigan State University (MSU) has released a seasonal fruit production update.
2024 Michigan Fruit Management Guide available
The Michigan Fruit Management Guide, which includes coverage of strawberries, has been released by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension.
“FoldBot” robot makes packaging more efficient
It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
Early season reminders for grower application timings
Because there have been starts and stops to the Michigan’s 2024 field season due to weather, Michigan State University Extension reminds growers to be on top of management decisions as phenological stages are likely to move quickly and key application timings may be missed.
Fast Company names Driscoll’s to list of innovators
Berry company Driscoll’s has been named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
Naturipe Farms names VP of marketing
Naturipe Farms has hired Ashley Finster as vice president of marketing.
Berry marketer Somerfield Farms adds Brian Deese
Berry marketer Somerfield Farms, Wilmington, North Carolina, has hired Brian Deese as director of procurement and grower relations.
UGA Extension agent new Vidalia director
Vidalia Onion Committee, Vidalia, blueberries, strawberries, University of Georgia Extension, UGA, Extension, pecans,
MSU plans blueberry sessions, field demos
Michigan State University, blueberries, MSU, Extension, MSUE Small Fruit Team, Michigan Food and Farming System,
Central Valley fruit, nut grower considers sale
Maricopa Orchards, Assemi, Touchstone Pistachio, Wonderful Co., pistachios, almonds, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, citrus,
USHBC seeks nominations for members
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominations to fill member and alternate positions for the USHBC Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order.
