Spring 2025
SMALL FRUIT NEWS – Vol. 25, No. 2
Published four times annually, Small Fruit News is sponsored by the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (SRSFC), smallfruits.org.
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Blackberry production and consumption have increased in the United States over the past decade. Similarly, blackberry production acreage in Georgia has increased from 300 acres in 2009 to 1,858 acres in 2024 (NASS-USDA, 2024). Even though consumers prefer fruit with a good external appearance, repeat purchases depend on flavor.
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Dr. Sarah Lowder started as the Extension Viticulture Specialist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture for the University of Georgia in March 2023. Learn about her work!
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This article explores the effectiveness of surfactants in improving sulfur application efficacy and the potential problem of sulfur-induced phytotoxicity in grapevines.
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The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium (SRSFC) allocated $5000 for fungicide resistance testing in Botrytis spp. through Clemson’s Molecular Plant Pathogen Detection Lab. Learn how to submit samples.
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Interested in field tours? Take a look at opportunities to attend southern regional events during June 2025.
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