Strawberries
Southeast pest management plan published for strawberries
Southeastern strawberry growers can learn the latest in pest management through the release of the Pest Management Strategic Plan for Strawberries in the Southeast (PMSP). The PMSP is for Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia... 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 »
Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology
Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation. Expected to be operational by December, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s innovative growing... 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 »
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive... more »
Researchers studying natural methods to help strawberries, cutting chemical fumigation
Researchers studying natural method to help strawberry growers In strawberry farming, soilborne pathogens have long presented a challenge. Historically, chemical fumigation has been the preferred method of reducing harmful soil pathogens. However, new regulations are... more »
New varieties help Florida strawberry growers
Following hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida growers are showing resilience in ensuring fresh Florida strawberries are available this season. Through hard work and efficient problem-solving, Florida growers have planted the fruits consumers enjoy from December... more »
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