Strawberries

Work to boosts strawberry production pursued by Agricultural Research Service

If you’re one of the millions of people who will receive the delicious gift of strawberries on Valentine’s Day, you can thank scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) as well as your sweetheart. Strawberries... more »

Learn the basics of annual plasticulture strawberry production in free webinars

The Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series 2021 begins Feb. 16 with a discussion of winter and spring chores. Learn the basics of annual plasticulture strawberry production in six free webinars! Headed by Amanda McWhirt from... more »

Two trials for innovative strawberry technologies pursued by Oppy

Building on its 163-year tradition of innovation, Oppy is set to conduct two independent trials exploring the viability of new technologies that aim to further advance strawberry production practices by offering solutions to persistent issues... more »

Krohne Plant Farms nursery operation sold

Friends within a niche of the specialty crops industry signed papers in December to transfer the strawberry and asparagus nursery sales operation of Michigan’s Krohne Plant Farms Inc. to the Indiana Berry & Plant Co.... more »

Specialty crops grant funds Texas strawberry research

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has received a second Texas Department of Agriculture Specialty Crops Block Grant for the “Increasing Texas Strawberry Profitability” project. The project is a statewide collaboration lead by AgriLife Extension’s Russ Wallace, horticulturist,... more »

Strawberry crop coming early, looking good in Louisiana

Despite the recent cold snap, Louisiana strawberries are coming in at a steady clip. Luisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter agent Mary Helen Ferguson said the producers are off to a good start this season, with... more »

Florida growing new ‘Fifth Berry’ white strawberry

As with Strawberry Fields Forever, Florida growers are growing a new colored strawberry to give them some ammunition to recapture customers lost to other growing regions. Similar to the Beatles’ “Fifth Beatle,” growers are labeling... more »

CBD postharvest treatment maintains quality, extends shelf life of strawberries

A new study indicates treating strawberries with CBD oil lengthens shelf life and reduces microbial load. University of South Florida researchers have found the non-intoxicating cannabinoid has the potential to reduce microbial growth and extend... more »