Caneberries
Caneberry (i.e. blackberry and raspberry) articles written by members of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium. More information on Caneberry crops.
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The 10th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium (BHBS) will take place in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 7 – 9, 2025.
Posted in: Summer 2025 -
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.
Posted in: Spring 2025 -
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.
Posted in: Spring 2025 -
Interested in field tours? Take a look at opportunities to attend southern regional events during June 2025.
Posted in: Spring 2025 -
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.
Posted in: Winter 2025 -
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.
Posted in: Fall 2024 -
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.
Posted in: Fall 2024 -
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.
Posted in: Summer 2024 -
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.
Posted in: Summer 2024 -
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.
Posted in: Summer 2024