Blueberries
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Charles Hall, the former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), has died. Hall, 74, died Jan. 20. Hall was GFVGA’s executive director since the association was organized in 1996. Though... more »
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges. Blueberries celebrated their one- year anniversary as the official state fruit of Mississippi, joining well- known magnolias and mockingbirds as symbols of... more »
Fresh Views: New freeze protection methods in blueberry
It’s that time of year again — for colder weather and shorter days, cozy sweaters and hot chocolate. This time of year also strikes another chord for those in perennial fruit crop production. The winter... more »
USDA names U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of nine members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1. USDA announced 18 appointees will serve three-year... more »
Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection
A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products, including fruits such as apples, berries and grapes. Vive's Highest Velocity Commercialization Engine (HVCE) is a new... more »
2025 Blueberry Convention scheduled for Seattle
The North American blueberry industry plans to trek to the Pacific Northwest for its 2025 industry meeting. The 2025 Blueberry Convention, sponsored by the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in... more »
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »
Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference
The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching. The show, scheduled for Jan. 9-11 in Savannah, Georgia, is billed as one of the South’s premier fruit and vegetable educational... more »
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