Berry Production
Browse past conference presentations highlighting research updates, best practices, and emerging trends in berry production across Utah and the Intermountain West.
New Blackberry Cultivars and North Carolina Blackberry Industry (2021)
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The blackberry industry has emerged as a significant “new” crop in the southeastern US. A key component of this growth has been new cultivars that are very productive, ship well and taste great. This presentation will be a brief look at the history of this crop in the region and some of the new cultivars that continue to enable the continued success of this industry.
Raspberry Season Extension Research Update (2021)
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This presentation shares findings on extending the raspberry growing season to improve yield, quality, and market availability.
A High Tunnel System for Early Production of Fall Raspberries: Varieties (2022)
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This presentation will explain basic management practices for red raspberries and addresses the challenges Utah growers experience. Additionally, research results from a variety trial that took place at USU's Greenville Farm will be discussed.
Raspberry Cultivars for Utah (2023)
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This presentation provides an overview of raspberry varieties best suited for Utah’s unique climate and growing conditions. It covers cultivar performance, yield potential, fruit quality, disease resistance, and key considerations to help producers choose varieties that thrive in Utah’s diverse production environments.
Beating the Heat and Mulching in Raspberries (2025)
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This presentation will cover two topics related to improving red raspberry production: 1) the use of soil-biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastic mulches as an establishment tool for new plantings and 2) impacts of various heat mitigation strategies on yield, fruit quality, and overall plant stress. Specific heat mitigation technologies that will be covered includes biostimulants, evaporative cooling using microsprinklers, and shade cloth.
Strawberry Production Approaches for the Intermountain West (2022)
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Strawberry can be a profitable crop for local sales. There are several production systems, some of which might be more appropriate to the Intermountain West than others. This talk will overview strawberry management systems and provide research results from trials in Cache Valley
Growing Day-Neutral Strawberries in Central Oregon- High Tunnel and Field (2022)
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This presentation will include results from a two-year research trial on strawberry production in the high desert region of Central Oregon (Bend area). In collaboration with local growers, we trialed four day-neutral strawberry cultivars (Albion, Evie 2, Mara des Bois and Seascape) in the field and in high tunnels over two growing seasons. I will share yield results from the growing systems and cultivars, and preferences and recommendations based on our experience.
High Tunnel Strawberry Production (2023)
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To better understand the needs of Utah’s farmers, ranchers, and small food makers related to value-added food production and processing, Utah State University conducted a needs assessment study where data was collected through two online surveys conducted in early 2024. This provides an overview of the survey results related to respondents, their operation, products, and marketing outlets.