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Caneberries

Caneberry (i.e. blackberry and raspberry) articles written by members of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium. More information on Caneberry crops.

 

  • Postharvest Quality and Sensory Evaluation of Blackberries

    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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  • Fungicide Resistance Testing in the Gray Mold Pathogen

    Gray mold caused by Botrytis in strawberries

    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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  • June 2025 Events

    Interested in field tours? Take a look at opportunities to attend southern regional events during June 2025.

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  • Meet Annie Vogel: Fruit Specialist at UTK

    Annie Vogel, Fruit Extension Specialist at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Meet Annie Vogel, Fruit Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). She joined UTK as an assistant professor on January 1. 2025.

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  • Visit Hawaii for North American Berry Conference 2025

    Mixtures of strawberries, blackberries and raspberries

    The North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) is teaming up with the North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) to host their joint 2025 annual meetings and conference on February 3-6, 2025 in Kona, Hawaii.

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  • SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, January 9-11

    Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetables Conference attendees

    Registration is now open for the 2025 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference (SE Regional), the South’s premier specialty crop educational conference and trade show for growers, packers, and shippers. The conference will be held January 9-11 in Savannah, Ga.

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  • Southern Berry Farms Continue to Grow

    In this article, we evaluate how southern berry production has evolved over the past 15 years. Overall, there has been growth in the berry industry in terms of number of operations, and average berry farm size across the region.

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  • Advancing IPM in the Southeast: Small Fruit and Tobacco Pest Management at NCSU

    Meet Lorena Lopez, Assistant Extension Professor at North Carolina State University, and learn about her work in advancing integrated pest management practices for berry growers.

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  • Evaluating Caneberry Cultivar Performance in Central Alabama

    Von’ blackberry

    This study was implemented to determine cultivar recommendations for blackberry and raspberry production in central Alabama, and to determine whether incorporating shade enhances productivity and fruit quality enough to justify the extra expense.

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  • NARBA 2024 Annual Conference Visits North Carolina

    The 20th annual North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina from February 27-28, 2024. NARBA is excited to partner with the North Carolina Caneberry Association on this conference, and to continue the legacy of sharing high-quality research with growers, researchers and industry.

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