…from that research we can introduce a new crop.” Smith cited blueberries, blackberries and raspberries as other examples of crops that have been developed and introduced to their region. “This…
Purple Produce
…produce Beyond the mere beauty of purple produce, such as blueberries, blackberries, plums, purple potatoes and eggplant, lies a nutrient-packed, health-protective profile. Purple fruits and vegetables can thank the presence…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…pumps that irrigate vegetables, melons and blackberries,” said Emma Torbert, one of the principals at the Cloverleaf Farm tree fruit orchard. In addition to buying hardware, the SWEEP grant funds…
Agri View: Breakfast Delight
Everett Griner talks about hybrid blackberries in today’s Agri View. Breakfast Delight…
California Continues to Lead as Fresh Market State
…blackberries, grapes, tart cherries, cranberries, California figs, California kiwifruit, California olives, peaches, pears, and strawberries. Utilized production increased from 2013 for apples, apricots, cultivated blueberries, Maine wild blueberries, boysenberries, sweet…
Non-citrus Fruits and Nuts 2013 Summary Highlights
…for apples, apricots, cultivated blueberries, boysenberries, black raspberries, red raspberries, tart cherries, cranberries, grapes, California kiwifruit, California olives, pears, and prunes and plums. Utilized production decreased from 2012 for, blackberries,…
Berries and Irrigation Study
…sugar level and other aspects of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The goal is to study ways farmers can reduce the amount of water they’re using and still have marketable fruit….
New Citrus Variety Developed
…also say the fruit has the same healthy antioxidants as other dark-fleshed fruit like pomegranates, blueberries, and blackberries. For more, and to see a picture of the fruit, click here….
Growing Berries With Less Water
…blackberries will taste with less water to grow them. Other U-C advisors are working with berries from San Diego County all the way up to Santa Clara County. The research…