Category: Blueberries
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
Brad Moorer, MBG Marketing CEO, dies
The head of MBG Marketing has died. Read more about Brad Moorer’s leadership of the berry cooperative.
DeGrandchamp Farms’ high tunnel success
DeGrandchamp Farms is growing blueberries in high tunnels. Read more about the company’s seven seasons of trials.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Blueberry industry releases national impact study
A blueberry industry impact study is out. Find out how many billions of dollars blueberry growers and handlers contribute to the U.S. economy.
USHBC surveying industry members
The USHBC wants to know what its members think. Read more about the survey that seeks blueberry industry stakeholder input.
EFI launches Pollinator Week toolkit
EFI has launched a Pollinator Week toolkit. Learn how the toolkit helps growers with pollination
Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency
A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.
Blueberry industry considers assessment hike
The blueberry industry is debating increasing U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council assessments. Learn how higher fees could fortify marketing.
AgTech firm innov8.ag buys ag labor tracking firm
AgTech company innov8.ag has acquired 2nd Sight Bioscience. Learn how the move will help specialty crop growers improve labor efficiencies.
Non-fresh market fruit topic of Georgia study
GFVGA and UGA are exploring new uses for surplus fruit through processing innovation. Help shape the future by taking the grower survey today.
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in orchards
Managing irrigation can be difficult. Read how Extension researchers are developing equipment that can conserve water.
Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research
Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.
Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations
South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.
Women in agriculture lead change and innovation
There are more women in ag. Read how ag women are leading fruit farms, boosting innovation and shaping the future of the industry.
Cover crops for berry growers
Cover crops help sustainability. Read more how cover crops can aid soil health.
Wish Farms builds a legacy through organic fruit production and innovation
Berries are Wish Farms’ calling card. Read more about how four generations of family members help the grower grow and ship berries globally.
Breaking berry boundaries: NC State improves raspberries
North Carolina tops the U.S. in growing sweet potatoes as well as producing poultry and eggs, and is second nationally in turkeys, trout and Christmas trees, third for cucumbers and hogs, and is in the Top 10 in apples and blueberries.
Georgia association leader Charles Hall dies
Former executive director of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) Charles Hall has died. Read more about his legacy.
Mississippi blueberries growing in popularity, challenges
In Mississippi, blueberries are growing in popularity, but are not without production challenges.