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In August of 2011, an E. Coli outbreak was occurring in Oregon. As public health officials got involved and the source of the outbreak was investigated, a local Oregon farm became the likely source. The culprits and carriers, however, appears to be pesky deer. Deer fecal matter was located on the farm, but even [...]  It isn’t too late to order your fall strawberry plants, but time is dwindling. If you want to harvest nice, juicy, plump strawberries the first spring after planting, September is when you should plant. Sure, gardening isn’t on most people’s minds as the weather cools and football games are in full swing. But, a [...] Most people have, by now, heard of “Colony Collapse Disorder,” the devastating and not-fully-understood phenomenon of entire colonies of honey bees simply dying or “collapsing.” The reduction in the number of bee colonies have affected many growers whose crops are dependent on either natural pollination through local bees or the bee farmers who rent [...] Last week Strawberry Plants .org introduced you to the exciting new research on the strawberry flavonoid fisetin and its potential positive health impacts. Due to the interest and response to that post, I am posting more articles and news stories on the topic for your perusal. This strawberry fisetin flavonoid roundup includes links from [...]
For the entire story, see this article. To learn more about the amazing strawberry plant, simply search this site for the specific area that interests you (here’s how). There are quite a few Medicinal Uses of the Strawberry Plant, many useful Compounds in Strawberry Plants, and promising evidence that strawberries may help prevent cancer. It is no wonder that the strawberry compound fisetin could help diabetics! Continue reading Strawberry Compound Fisetin Could Help Diabetics Strawberry plants produce strawberries that produce profits for farmers all across the country. Strawberries are big business. So, anything that can increase the yields or ease of harvesting huge crops of juicy berries is often adopted. In the state of Wisconsin, commercial growers are presently allowed to use the herbicide Spartan 4F to control [...]
This event has almost two decades of fun under its belt, and participants never leave without having a tremendous amount of fund. Events include delicious food, premier live entertainment, an exciting carnival, gooey strawberry contests, and other entertainment. Continue reading Last Chance for a Strawberry Festival Ah, controversy is an interesting thing. When it comes to agriculture, one of the hot-button issues is whether or not organic farming is superior to conventional. With the advent of full-length documentaries on the topic, many people have become convinced that organic farming is not just better, but that conventional farming is detrimental to [...]
This page serves to function as a repository of strawberry news. Be sure to check back often for updates. The latest news will be posted at the top, the oldest posted news will be at the bottom. Continue reading Strawberry News
With the Strawberry Plant Genome Sequenced…With the strawberry plant genome sequenced in a collaborative effort involving 75 researchers from 38 research institutes, new research is expected to yield breakthroughs in multiple areas. Through more detailed study of strawberry genetics, it is hoped that the metabolic pathways of ripening will now be better understood. Also, enzymatic activity in the production of aromatic compounds in strawberries and other related species will be better understood. Continue reading Strawberry Plant Genome Sequenced It is always good to see trends that help improve cities and other areas. It is even better when strawberries play a big role! For a story about strawberries playing a significant role in waterfront renewal, see this article in the opinion section of the New York Times: On Strawberries and Riverfront Revivals With summer just around the corner, strawberry season is almost over. However, if you and yours are in a milder or more northern climate, you still have an opportunity to make the pilgrimage to a local strawberry farm to pick your own brimming baskets of fresh and juicy berries. To help with your endeavors, [...]
British Strawberries: SweeterThe warm weather and favorable conditions this year have produced the largest crop of English strawberries in the last 20 years. The warm temperatures through March and April have caused the harvest to arrive almost two full weeks earlier than normal. Plus, the increased sunshine has increased the sugar content of the berries. Bigger, sweeter strawberries? You bet! Continue reading British Strawberry Plants Are Early! For those who can’t or won’t grow their own strawberries (even though they really should), organically-grown fruit is popular. Even as studies are showing that organic strawberries are better, more and more farmers are adapting organic methods for strawberry production. In fact, this trend is even spreading to many countries outside the United States. [...]
A recent article in The Californian broaches the topic. Methyl bromide used to be the fumigant of choice for soil sterilization until its recent ban. Into the void has stepped methyl bromide’s cousin, methyl iodide. Is this a good development? Some say yes, and some say no. For those interested in what goes into their bodies, this article will help form an opinion, one way or the other (see also this link on 10 Reasons to Grow Your Own Strawberries, and Are Organic Strawberries Better?). It is a balanced presentation by two authors. The first advocates the use of this new fumigant as safe and necessary. The second questions the necessity of its use and points to its dangers. Continue reading Methyl Iodide & Strawberries |
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