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19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting & Field Day, March 5, 2026, 9AM–1:30PM, Chris Matthis Farm

19th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting and Field Day 2026

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Blackberry Pruning Guide NEW

📢 New Publication Alert: Blackberry Pruning: A Practical GuideNC State Extension has released a new resource for blackberry growers Blackberry Pruning: A Practical Guide by Gina Fernandez and Hannah…

18th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting

18th Annual NC Caneberry Association Meeting Learn the latest info on caneberry production Breeding Food Safety Pesticide credits D, N, O, & X Pest Management Lunch: $20REGISTER TODAY

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Caneberry Production Guide (Updated 2023)

This updated guide for caneberry growers in the Southeast provides information on blackberry and raspberry cultivars, growth, and production practices. Topics covered include recommended cultivars,…

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BOLO for Orange Rust!

Orange rust has arrived with a vengeance this year and unfortunately symptoms are not always as obvious as on the wild blackberry pictured above. For those not as familiar with the disease, orange…

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NC Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Growers Association 2021 Field Day

Save the date for NCCBRGA Field Day and Annual Meeting at Lewis Nursery & Farms, Rocky Point, NC on Friday, September 24, 2021.UPDATE: This event is FREE to NCCBR Association Members, but will be…

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Caneberry Breeding and Cultural Practices Research Updates

Welcome to our first North Carolina Commercial Blackberry and Raspberry Grower Association “Specialist Zoom” call. Dr. Gina Fernandez, is our Caneberry Specialist and Breeder, and we also have Dr.…

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2020 Caneberry Pricing Survey Report

August 7, 2020 | Margaret HuffmanThe North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association (NARBA), in collaboration with NC State University and the University of Arkansas, conducted its biennial…

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Pruning Blackberries: A Short Video

Winter pruning can seem complicated. This video will help you understand how the plant grows and why you need to prune. Blackberry Pruning with Gina Fernandez, NC State Extension Small Fruits…

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Managing Blackberry Harvest and Health in the Midst of a Rainy and Cool Season UPDATED 7/11/13

In light of the wet weather and the forecast of more wet weather and a possible tropical storm next week, I asked for some recommendations from Specialists around the region. Here they are, I will…