Category: Berries
USDA names U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of nine members and 10 alternate members to serve on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council beginning Jan 1.
2025 blueberry industry meeting to be in Seattle
The North American Blueberry Council’s (NABC) 2025 Blueberry Convention is scheduled for Oct. 8-10 in Seattle.
USDA SWD biopesticide development grant given to MSU
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
New strawberry varieties are assisting Florida grower
Florida strawberry growers are a resilient bunch. They’ve survived the back-to-back punches from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Farm Bureau report: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines
It’s going to cost less this year to cook a Thanksgiving feast for friends and family.
Georgia officials detect invasive spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies (SLF), an invasive and destructive pest that affects many tree nuts, fruit and vegetables, have been discovered in Georgia.