Sprayer calibration for use in berry fields against Spotted Wing Drosophila
Dr. Hanna Burrack reviews notes on sprayer calibration to ensure proper application of insecticide to control pests and stay within regulations. Information in this post could be of benefit to new and seasoned growers alike.
Read the full post at the NCSU Entomology Resources at the NC Cooperative Extension Dated April 9, 2015
2015 Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide
Download your copy of the 2015 Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide.
Originally posted on the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium: Website
Additional guides available include the Southeast Regional Blueberry Horticulture and Growth Regulator Guide and the Southeast Regional Organic Blueberry Pest Management Guide
Florida deals waning as Georgia and California heat up
According to sources in Florida’s blueberry is transitioning to Georgia and California where berries should start to peak. Georgia’s berries may run late due to rains. Florida is expecting a large increase in volume over last year.
Spiech Farms Florida Packing House Anniversary
A year ago, Spiech Farms, a family-owned and operated grower out of Lawton, MI opened a new 20,000 sq ft blueberry packing facility near Brooksville, FL. The packing facility was designed to support expanding blueberry production in central Florida. Spiech Farms expansion into Florida has been driven by the ability of new blueberry cultivars to stand Florida’s warm, humid summers.
Meet the Australian Blueberry Growers’ Association (Website)
Blueberries growing down under! Just a link share to throw some light on places you don’t expect blueberries to be growing! Although attempts to grow blueberries down under started in the early fifties, it met little success. It was in 1974, that blueberries were successfully established as a commercial crop.
