Category: Strawberries
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.
Collaboration nets 110 new indoor strawberry lines via AI-assisted breeding
A group of produce industry heavy hitters join forces to use AI to bring new, better strawberry varieties to market faster. Learn more.
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
There’s a new MSHS leader. Read more about Kyle Weber of MM Farms’ tree fruit leadership
IFTA summer tour shows Canadian tree fruit methods
This year’s IFTA summer tour took participants to Ontario. Learn about the tree fruit growing methods the visitors saw.
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard’s central Michigan fruit heritage
Hanulcik Farm Market & Orchard began in 1936. Read how the family operation switched to a retail focus.
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The IFPA has appointed its 2026 board of directors. Read more about who has been named to lead the organization.