In the Berry Field: June 24th, 2024

  In this week's edition of In the Berry Field; Sonny Murray gives a crop update for the major berry crops.  To view the video Click Here

Spotted wing drosophilia monitoring factsheet: Click Here

Spotted wing drosophilia product selection table: Click Here

Aphid product selection table: Click Here

We had some pretty hot days last week and so were the nights.  Be sure to check out the weather data below.

Just wanted to thank Jeff Franklin (AAFC Kentville) again for compiling the Kentville weather data for the Blog and presenting it a way that is visually understandable.   

In the Berry Field: June 11th, 2024

 In this week's edition of In the Berry Field; Sonny Murray gives a crop update for the major berry crops.  To view the video Click Here

A thought missing from the video is depending on how this rain shapes up on the weekend and the stage of your newly planted strawberries it maybe a perfect time to apply a low rate of Sinbar.

Thanks again to Jeff Franklin from AAFC for tracking and organizing the weather data found above.   

In the Berry Field: June 3rd, 2024

  In this week's edition of In the Berry Field; Sonny Murray gives a crop update for the major berry crops.  To view the video Click Here

U-pick welcome Video....

I think every U-pick should have a video similar to these examples telling their customers how to conduct themselves and what to expect when they come to your farm u-pick.   Yes, they may take a little time to produce but will save you so much time and frustration in season!

These were posted during covid, but I still think they are great examples.  One is pretty basic while the other is very polished.   The first video has a "customer" delivering some pointed advice on picking which may be a good way to explain things to general customers.    

Lee Sprinkles: Click Here 

Fifers: Click Here