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New York blueberries fare ‘surprisingly well,’ despite freeze, drought
The New York State Berry Growers Association is urging consumers to visit their local farm markets and U-pick patches before weather curtails fruit production. A wet summer in the Northeast has produced excellent berry crops... more »
Sun Belle hires director of berry supply chain
Sun Belle Inc. has hired Ian Grigg as director of berry supply chain in its Chicago area headquarters. In this new position, Grigg is managing supply from production through order fulfillment. ... more »
Postharvest research at UGA focuses on reducing waste
While the dilemma of how to feed a rapidly increasing population has focused primarily on how to increase yields through growing practices or improving the plant itself, a growing field of research focuses on reducing... more »
Fruit specialists tackle extreme weather issues
North American Extension specialists are offering their expertise in three webinars designed to help growers confront changing weather patterns that threaten fruit crops. The third season of the North American Virtual Orchard Meetups will focus... more »
Vertical farming operator Oishii brings robotics to indoor farming
Oishii, a vertical farming operator, is partnering with a Japanese robotics firm to bring vertical farming changes. Together with Yaskawa Electric Corp., a leading industrial robotics company based in Japan, Oishii plans to develop new... more »
Never-ending rain leads to pest, disease concerns
A seemingly endless flow of water saturating their fields is burdening California growers with pests and diseases. Growers of strawberries and other fruits expect the heavy rains to delay some planting and harvesting and cause... more »
Sun Belle blackberries in peak production
Optimal temperatures and growing conditions are resulting in peak production of Sun Belle blackberries and Green Belle organic blackberries from central Mexico through late May. Premium proprietary varieties Aketzali and Amelali, as well as the... more »
Rabobank report upbeat on fruit, tree nuts
As with producers of most crops, U.S. fruit and tree nut growers have faced challenges including higher input costs and logistical challenges in recent years, but according to a Rabobank report, there are positive developments... more »
Vegetable breeder Rijk Zwaan enters soft fruit breeding
Expanding its product profile, vegetable seed breeder Rijk Zwaan has entered soft fruit breeding. Since the company’s 1924 foundation, Rijk Zwaan has been active in vegetable breeding. The company is now launching a new breeding... more »
UC Davis breeding program releases five fungus-resistant varieties
The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program is releasing five new strawberry varieties that resist the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, while also offering high yields and improved fruit quality. UC Eclipse, UC Golden Gate, UC Keystone,... more »