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The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association

The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) promotes the production and marketing of raspberries and blackberries in North America through communication, education and research. Members include growers,…READ THE REST »

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In Michigan State University taste test, ‘Nantahala’ ranks highest

Read the article here: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/consumer_preferences_for_high_tunnel_raspberry_varieties Full disclosure, statistically, in this study, the score was the same as several others, but once you taste Nantahala, you will notice the MORE »Posted: 5/14/13

Orange rust

I have had several pictures sent to me over the past week like this one from Howard Wallace, Agent in Columbus County. Read more about Orange Rust at MORE »Posted: 5/8/13

Buds are tight but not for long!

I just posted some images of bud stages on the Team Rubus blog. Check out the images and let us know how far along the buds are in your area. MORE »Posted: 4/29/13

Identifying insects that may be present in strawberry fruit

As growers are on the lookout for spotted wing drosophila (SWD) this spring and summer, they should be prepared to identify larvae and to distinguish them from other insects that might be present in MORE » – from   Strawberry Growers InformationPosted: 4/28/13

More on spotted wing drosophila monitoring: How many traps should growers use?

Questions about spotted wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii) continue to come in, and the most recent have been permuations on “how many traps should I put out” or “how many traps should I use per MORE » – from   Strawberry Growers InformationPosted: 4/24/13

Testing for farm-specific resistance to fungicides opportunity

Clemson University is offering a service to determine resistance to a series of fungicides on your farm. This is for strawberry AND BLACKBERRY growers. See article below. First results of 2013 monitoring for fungicide MORE »Posted: 4/3/13

Blackberry & Raspberry Seasonal Checklist (Spring 2013)

This checklist was originally developed for blackberry growers in North Carolina. Many of the items apply to raspberry production as well. You may have to adjust your work activities either earlier or later depending MORE »Posted: 3/18/13
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