Category: Strawberries
Market report: California grape season ramps up, tomato supplies tighten
The report notes steady supplies of organic strawberries from California at promotable pricing. Meanwhile, Pacific Northwest organic blueberry production is expected to ramp up.
It’s not just market growers: U.S. strawberry processing volumes limited, too
Meanwhile, tight supplies and higher production costs continue to support frozen strawberry prices.
UF experts deploy AI to help farmers forecast crop yields
New tools count fruit and flowers with drone imagery, helping growers forecast strawberry and tomato yields.
Farm Market Friday: Northeast Ohio photo tour part 2
Hit the road as we stop in at three Northeast Ohio farm market and agritourism operations. Check out the photo galleries.
Study finds strawberry powdery mildew evolved separately across continents
Researchers discovered that the powdery mildew infecting strawberries in North America is genetically different from the version found in Europe and Asia.
Berry bounce back: Warm weather, new varieties boost California strawberry crops
California strawberry growers are seeing early, heavy harvest volumes in 2026 as warm temperatures and new berry varieties boost production.
Frost survey: Help PA Farm Bureau grasp April freeze impacts
Take Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s short farmer survey to help quantify the impact of April’s frost.
Farm Market Fridays: Rohrbach’s is where family fun, local goods, friendly smiles and killer BBQ meet
Meet Rohrbach’s, a Central PA treasure with a unique mix of local goods and food and a serious commitment to building community through agritourism and events.
Robotic gripper senses ripeness and harvests fruit without bruising
Read more about how the Cornell-designed soft robotic gripper uses touch sensing to identify ripeness at harvest.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
UF/IFAS breeding research aims to cut $130M loss from strawberry runners
Researchers are looking at selective breeding as a fix for a major production issue in strawberry crops. Learn about the research project.
USDA eyes new sweet cherry size, Mexican strawberry industry calls for calm amid ongoing ITC probe
A proposed rule would raise sweet cherry size standards while a separate ITC probe targets Mexican strawberry imports — here’s what you need to know.
Plant disease primer: diagnosing crown, root issues in strawberries
Maintaining healthy crowns and root zones in strawberry crops is crucial. Learn how to diagnose and overcome common issues.
Price spreads explained: What USDA’s 2024 farm-to-retail data means for specialty crop growers
New USDA data shows where produce dollars go from field to shelf. See what crops return the most to growers and capture more value.
Freeze fallout: Florida tallies massive losses in fruit, vegetable and specialty crops
See the full breakdown of specialty crop losses and find out why experts believe more support may be on the way for growers.
Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Learn how Northern Michigan’s Lakeview Hill Farm empowers its workforce and adapts its production practices to today’s realities.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens crops. Read how growers will be affected and what aid may be available.
Mexico opens antidumping investigation on U.S. apples amid rising USMCA trade tensions
Mexico has opened an antidumping investigation into U.S. apple imports following grower complaints. Learn what it means for growers.
Trade petitions filed over Mexican winter strawberry imports
A fruit industry group filed a petition requesting a fair trade investigation into cheap Mexican winter strawberry imports. Learn more here.