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Berries · Blueberries · World Ag News
After its initial startup years, Major League Blueberries has become one of the leading organic blueberry suppliers in the U.S.
Berries · Blackberries · Red Raspberries · World Ag News
Effective venting management polytunnels successfully manipulates the crop timing of berries, leading to increases in yield and quality, says Richard Mills, the Managing Director at U.K.-based Haygrove Growing Systems.
Berries · Blackberries · World Ag News
“The demand for blackberries and in particular organic berries is certainly growing,” she said. “As the quality and availability of blackberries here in Australia grow the demand for the product reflects this.
Berries · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Strawberries · World Ag News
In newly published research, UF/IFAS entomologists found that a biopesticide and the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can more effectively control chilli thrips than using traditional pesticides.
Berries · Holistic Management · Insect Management · Nutrition Management · Soil Health · Strawberries · World Ag News
But despite a common misperception, augmentative biological control doesn’t have to be more expensive than conventional sprays – all the contrary.
Berries · Holistic Management · Nutrition Management · Strawberries · World Ag News
Faced with wilting, unproductive avocado trees, Limpopo farmer Christa Rebel decided to replace them with another crop. In the meantime, however, she planted strawberries on the orchard floor. Then, serendipitously, she discovered
Berries · Holistic Management · Regenerative Agriculture · Strawberries · World Ag News
Regenerative Agriculture Consultant, Josh Young, shares his unique path that led him to explore and implement regenerative practices.
Berries · Blackberries · Fruit · Fruit and Nuts · Peaches · World Ag News
Conditions have been good overall since the freeze for Texas’ fruit crop, Stein said. Dry conditions helped trees avoid disease issues, and timely rains have provided good additional moisture as fruit begins
Berries · Blueberries · World Ag News
Blueberry growers increase yield while shifting to sawdust-weed mat combination.
Berries · Strawberries · World Ag News
Red, ripe strawberries are the hallmark of spring in California. Two new varieties from the Public Strawberry Breeding Program at the University of California, Davis, will provide consumers with big, flavorful strawberries