Growers: The most recent extension article on SWD management for organic production can be found at the link below. The article is a summary of research findings from a national USDA organic research grant. [...]
Florida & Georgia Blueberry Growers Call On To Be Considered in NAFTA Negotiations
Brooksville, FL May 1, 2018 – Today, the Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) and Georgia Blueberry Growers Association (GBGA) sent a joint letter to their Congressmen asking that provisions to protect the blueberry industry of [...]
PRESIDENT’S LETTER: We Continue to Face Our Challenges Head-On
It’s no secret that this season has had its own unique challenges. We have been on high alert on the farms since Hurricane Irma made landfall and haven’t had a break since. Many growers [...]
Despite Crop Damage, Florida Blueberry Growers Association Predicting A Good Year For Blueberries
Contact: Brittany H. Lee, President, Florida Blueberry Growers Association, 352-505-8878 Brooksville, FL April 3, 2018 – The Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) is predicting a good year for blueberries despite a recent grower survey showing [...]
GROWER ALERT! PRODUCTION LOSS!
GROWERS ACROSS THE STATE ARE REPORTING WIDESPREAD PRODUCTION LOSS! As an industry its important to let marketers, retailers and consumers know how much of our Florida product they can expect so we can maintain market stability and pricing. Growers [...]
2018 Spring Blueberry Field Day Agenda
The 2018 Spring Blueberry Field Day will be held at the UF IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Center located at 2556 West Highway 318 Citra, FL 32113. Click here to download the Field Day Agenda (PDF) [...]
Special thanks to our Spring Field Day sponsors
Platinum: Farm Credit Gold: Harrells Silver: Lochloosa Lake Farms Island Grove Ag Products Elixson Wood Products WECO [...]
Update: from Janet Wright, Public Affairs/Outreach Coordinator USDA-Farm Service Agency
Hello, When hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria made landfall, USDA agencies, along with other intergovernmental, groups, worked together to provide assistance to the impacted areas. I’ve attached a feature story highlighting efforts made by USDA [...]
Florida Blueberry Growers Association Spring 2018 Field Day
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association SPRING FIELD DAY will be held Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at the University of Florida-IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in Citra, FL. The day will consist of [...]
Florida Blueberry Growers Association Spring Field Day – Save the Date
Spring Field Day – Save the Date Date: March 7th 2018 Location: UF IFAS Citra Facility 2556 West Highway 318, Citra, Florida 32113 Agenda will include: Experimental variety block with Dr. Patricio Munoz Nitrogen fertilizer study [...]
