2020 Spray Program for Multi-Small Fruit Plantings (pdf format) Multi-Small Fruit Spray Program for the control of major small fruit (Strawberries, Brambles, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Grapes Pest and Disease.) R. David Myers, University of Maryland Extension
Fruit (Website) Web pages on Production & Harvesting, Cultivars & Rootstocks, Soil Fertility & Management, Pest & Diseases, Weed Management, Organic Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Personal Safety, and Business Management. Penn State Extension.
Plant & Pest Advisory (Website) The Plant & Pest Advisory provides seasonal updates to NJ commercial growers. Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
Ready To Take Root-Getting Started with Small Fruit & Hops The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and the University of Maryland Extension (UME) partnered in 2018 and 2019 to offer a series of workshops on everything you need to know to grow, sell and market small fruits and hops in the Southern Maryland region and throughout the state of Maryland. The workshop series and resource portal was made possible in part by a Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund Grant (RMPIF) and the the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Stop BMSB (Website) Stop BMSB Web Site is bringing its latest findings to growers in North America. A group of 50 researchers from 10 institutions across the United States are solving the mysteries of this pest that damages a huge range of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops. You will find a photo identification guide and recommendations for how to control it. Collaborators: USDA/NIFA - Specialty Crop Research Initiative, USDA -Ag Research Services, Rutgers, Penn State, Virginia Tech, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, Northeastern IPM Center, Washington State University, Cornell University, Organ State University, and North Carolina State University.
Strawberry Anthracnose Part 1: Better Understanding and Management Mengjun Hu, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland and Kathy Demchak at Penn State have been working to better understand the anthracnose situation in the region. Their work has included collecting diseased fruit and plants, using them to identify the fungal species present, and testing for fungicide resistance to improve management recommendations.
Strawberry Anthracnose Part 2: A Closer Look at Management and Fungicide Use Mengjun Hu, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland and Kathy Demchak at Penn State have been working to better understand the anthracnose situation in the region. Their work has included collecting diseased fruit and plants, using them to identify the fungal species present, and testing for fungicide resistance to improve management recommendations.
Strawberry Information Center (Website) The Strawberry Information Center contains links to information and provides the opportunity to ask reference questions. Michigan State University
StrawberryProduction (Website) Cornell University - Resources for Commercial Berry Growers on general production, organic production, site selection and preparation, cultivar selection, nutrient management, water management, plant growth and development, pollination, winter mulching, other resources.
Strawberry Prododuction Guide for the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada - NRAES-88 (Publication-pdf) The Strawberry Production Guide is 162 pages long and contains 14 chapters, 37 figures, 47 tables, and 115 full-color photographs. It provides up-to-date, in-depth coverage of every aspect of strawberry culture -- from preparing the production site to harvesting and marketing. It is sure to be a valuable resource for both experienced and novice growers.
Agriculture Handbook 66 (AH-66) represents a complete revision and major expansion of the 1986 edition. It has been reorganized and now includes 17 Chapters and 138 Commodity Summaries written by nearly a hundred experts in plant science and postharvest technology. This version, like the previous editions of AH- 66 in 1954, 1968, 1977, and 1986, presents summaries of current storage requirements of fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, and other horticultural crops. However, this highly expanded version also includes information on quality characteristics, maturity indices, grading, packaging, precooling, retail display, chilling sensitivity, ethylene production and sensitivity, respiration rates, physiological disorders, postharvest pathology, quarantine issues, and suitability as fresh-cut product. A large number of fruits and vegetables were added, as well as sections on food safety, nutritional quality, texture, and fresh-cut produce. The purpose of storing plant material is to lengthen the time it can be consumed or utilized. In doing so, it is critical to provide an environment that minimizes deterioration, maintains microbial safety, and retains other quality attributes. AH-66 provides guidelines and other important information for storing and handling horticultural commodities to accomplish this.
The Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide for Commercial Growers 2013-2014 (pdf format) Provides general information on pre-plant considerations, soil management and nutrition, pest management, and specific information for planting strawberries, blueberries, brambles, gooseberries, and currents. Additional sources of information included. Avaliable in pdf format or you can order from Penn State University, College of Agricultural Science Publications - List price: $25.00, Catalog Number: AGRS097. Produced by Penn State University in cooperation with Rutgers University, The University of Delaware, The University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University.
2019 Spray Program for Multi-Small Fruit Plantings Multi-Small Fruit Spray Program for the control of major small fruit (Strawberries, Brambles, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Grapes Pest and Disease.) R. David Myers, University of Maryland Extension
The Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide for Commercial Growers 2013-2014 (pdf format) Provides general information on pre-plant considerations, soil management and nutrition, pest management, and specific information for planting strawberries, blueberries, brambles, gooseberries, and currents. Additional sources of information included. Hard copy is available through Penn State University, College of Agricultural Science Publications - List price $25.00 Produced by Penn State University in cooperation with Rutgers University, The University of Delaware, The University of Maryland, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University.