New threat likely to impact next year's strawberry crops in North Carolina
Neo-P rots the leaves, crown and fruit. There’s no risk to consumers because the disease kills the strawberry plant.
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Unusual weather pattern puts region's strawberry crops at risk
Unstable weather in the last few months has raised concerns about the fresh strawberry yields in the region.
Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia's Needles-In-Strawberries Scare
Earlier this fall, needles were repeatedly found inside strawberries sold at grocery stores. Now a 50-year-old Berry Licious employee is being prosecuted and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.
Robots Are Trying To Pick Strawberries. So Far, They're Not Very Good At It
Strawberry growers are so worried about the farmworker shortage that they're testing a strawberry-picking robot. But while picking strawberries is easy for humans, machines struggle with the task.
Creative Distillers Tackle Food Waste, Redefining 'Getting Trashed'
In an effort to transform edibles from trash to treasure, innovative mixologists are using bruised strawberries, cucumber peels and citrus rinds to make unique, socially-conscious craft cocktails.
Do-It-Yourself Farmer Grows Strawberries In The Air
The West Bank resident liked the elevated, computerized planters funded by USAID. But he wanted to figure out a way to build the system without relying on grants.
NC Fruit Growers Take Stock Of Losses From Recent Cold Snap
Agriculture officials are calling the cold snap earlier this month the most damaging that fruit farmers in the Southeast have experienced since the 2007 Easter freeze that led to a $1-billion
Why Ditching NAFTA Could Hurt America's Farmers More Than Mexico's
Trade in food between the U.S. and Mexico has exploded over the past 15 years. President Trump is talking about restricting that trade, but when it comes to food, such moves could backfire.
In Florida, Strawberry Fields Are Not Forever
March is a pivotal time in the world of strawberries. Production shifts westward, to California. In Florida, thousands of men and women who pick strawberries are moving on to other work.
California's Strawberry Feud Ends, But Who Will Breed New Berries?
Strawberry farmers have dropped a lawsuit against the University of California, Davis, and the university has hired a new strawberry breeder. But the future of academic berry breeding is uncertain.