Blueberries
Free guide on managing SWD in organic berry crops available
If you’ve been growing berries for more than a couple of years, you’re no doubt aware that good growing and sanitation practices – such as keeping an open canopy, weeding regularly, rotating insecticides, harvesting frequently,... more »
Georgia-grown berries are full of healthy antioxidants
Summer means bountiful baskets of blue and red berries in fields and home gardens. Blueberries and strawberries are synonymous with backyard barbecues, vacations and pick-your-own adventures. More importantly, their high level of cancer-fighting antioxidants makes... more »
Promotional strategy delivers ‘exceptional’ results for USHBC
The blueberry industry’s first year-long consumer advertising campaign is off to a "Positively Bluetiful" start for the Folsom, California-based U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC), with results significantly exceeding expectations in the first six months. According to... more »
New Jersey ag chief highlights Jersey Fresh blueberries
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on July 12 highlighted National Blueberry Month with a visit to Macrie Brothers Blueberry Farm. Secretary Fisher and state and local officials viewed the packing of Jersey... more »
New blueberry varieties gain strong reception
Two new high-chill blueberry varieties, MegasBlue and Titanium, have gained a strong reception from triallists and nurseries upon their launch into Europe. Both varieties are being commercialised by Global Plant Genetics, international developers in Intellectual... more »
Wish Farms’ expansion of Michigan blueberry program underway
Plant City, Florida-based Wish Farms, the year-round berry marketer, is pleased to announce it has expanded its relationship with Michigan grower, Leduc Blueberries. The expansion marks a projected increase of about 30 percent over last... more »
Michigan’s 2017 fruit crop down from 2016
Fruit production in Michigan for 2017 was down from 2016 for all major fruits, according to Marlo Johnson, Director of the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Michigan apple production was 840 million pounds, down... more »
Export Blues: North American growers face challenges in European market
North American blueberry growers will have to try new techniques and meet the highest quality standards if they hope to expand to Europe. Internationally, Europe is an expanding market... more »
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