Small Fruit News
The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium posts articles and sends the SMALL FRUIT NEWS to subscribers four times annually.
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Leaf tissue nutrient sampling is an important tool for monitoring blackberry nutrient status. Leaf tissue nutrient samples must be collected from the correct type of leaf and at the correct time in order to accurately compare results to established ranges.
Posted in: Winter 2026 -
Disease management is essential for growing high-quality strawberries in plasticulture. This article discusses fungicide options and the best timing for sprays.
Posted in: Winter 2026 -
Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard is an Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor of Sustainable Urban Landscapes in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Recent testing at Clemson University assessed the impact of various DMI fungicide programs after planting on ‘Albion’ canopy height and total yield.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Propagation of southern grapevine cultivars from stem cuttings can be a challenging endeavor. By developing more efficient and reliable techniques, nurseries can increase their ability to supply grapevine plants to local growers.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Paulo Cremonez is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Vegetable and Fruit Entomology at Auburn University.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Weed control remains one of the most labor-intensive and costly challenges in strawberry production. Growers should tailor programs to maximize effectiveness.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
The goal of this research trial is to provide growers with clearer guidance on why some muscadine vines fail after extreme cold events.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Nailing down an effective rotation of fungicides and insecticides to prevent fruit yield and quality loss is a necessary and difficult endeavor that will decide your farm’s success. What is often overlooked on many farms is the application process.
Posted in: Fall 2025 -
Initial results of this strawberry Neopestalotiopsis (Neo-P) trial evaluated disease susceptibility and yield performance in strawberry cultivars commonly found in NC.
Posted in: Fall 2025