Category: Strawberries
Researchers explore anaerobic soil disinfestation for strawberries
Learn how Virginia Tech researchers are using anaerobic soil disinfestation to fight strawberry diseases and improve sustainability.
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.
Goebbert’s Farm shares farm market and agritourism business success
Goebbert’s Farm in the northwest Chicago suburbs has been in the farm market business since 1948.
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit.
Dole prepares for new organic fruit demand from Gen Y & Z
Dole Food Co. is working to attract younger generations to the organic produce segment.
Naturipe Farms expands, bringing 200+ acres of strawberries into Central Florida
Naturipe Farms, a global berry producer, has expanded its strawberry growing operations by 200+ acres in Central Florida.
December to bring 38th Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Expo
The yearly Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo is to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Hurricane Debby: Florida ag production losses top $93 million
The University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has released damage estimates from Hurricane Debby.
Fruit, nut exports increase in shadow of U.S. ag export deficit
Though the overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit is increasing, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are on the rise and expected to offset losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
Bee product health tech introduced
Terra Vera has launched ApiVera, a new brand focused on improving bee health, a critical factor for fruit growers reliant on pollination.
If strawberries could talk, new AI tool introduced
An Internet tech company asks what companies could do if their strawberries or other fruits and vegetables could talk.
The Nunes Co.’s Tom Nunes dies
Tom Nunes of The Nunes Company, which markets its vegetables and leafy greens under the Foxy brand, has died. He was 95.
Strawberry Center Field Day marks decade of sustainable farming innovations
The California Strawberry Commission and Cal Poly celebrated a decade of research at the 10th Anniversary Strawberry Center Field Day.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms is a berry pioneer. Read how the grower and marketer has been a force in berry production since 1917.
NARBA, NASGA set to host annual conference in Hawaii
NARBA, NASGA set to host annual conference in Hawaii from Feb. 3-6, 2024 at the OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa on the Island of Hawaii.
Dutch field tray technology comes to U.S. strawberry farming
Dutch company GEGE Machinebouw has introduced a tray field system that is transforming strawberry farming in the U.S.
Cost of 4th of July cookout reaches record high
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey.
UF study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control chilli thrips
Study: strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control pestA University of Florida research shows how strawberry growers can use fewer pesticides to control a destructive pest.