Spring 2026
SMALL FRUIT NEWS – Vol. 26, 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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Chilli thrips represent a rapidly emerging pest threat to blueberry production in the southeastern United States.
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The North Carolina raspberry industry has historically remained small due to a lack of high-yielding, heat-tolerant cultivars with sufficient shelf life. Read about the research project addressing this issue.
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Meet Dr. Jensen Hayter, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialty Crop Pathologist for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Mancozeb has long been a crucial fungicide for grape production in Georgia and across the southeastern United States. However, it faces increasing regulatory pressure both in the U.S. and globally.
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In this article, get information on what causes algal stem blotch in southeastern U.S. blueberry production and how to manage it.
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Gold Delight™ (‘Ga. 6-1-269’) is a new bronze muscadine released from the University of Georgia breeding program.
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View some opportunities to attend Southern regional events during June 2026.
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