Q. I am growing strawberry plants in my backyard but have noticed a lot of spots on the plant’s leaves and also have been increasingly getting gray mold on the fruits. What could be causing these ...

Strawberry shortages are expected this year due to a fungal disease called neopestalotiopsis, or Neo-P. The fungus has been identified in Ohio since 2021 and has spread to other states, impacting ...

THE FIRST AT FIVE. THERE IS GROWING CONCERN TONIGHT ABOUT SOMETHING YOU MAY HAVE JUST PICKED UP FROM THE GROCERY STORE. THE NORTH CAROLINA EXTENSION SERVICE IS WARNING FARMERS ABOUT A STRAWBERRY ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — In a few weeks, strawberry growers in southeast Virginia will plant their crop to be harvested in May. But many are concerned about a disease that could drastically reduce next year’s ...

A healthy strawberry plant with ripened fruit ready for picking. - KVMArt/Shutterstock Like all plants, strawberries need water to survive, whether they're growing in a raised bed, hanging basket, or ...

LONOKE, Ark. — Warm weather means business for Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, Arkansas. The farm produces fresh honey, jams and additional produce but customers are looking for one specific thing: ...

Adverse conditions followed a difficult 2025 holiday season, during which persistent winter rains in California already ...

A deadly fungal disease impacting strawberries has led to the development of new strawberries to help preserve crops. Scientists from the University of California Davis Strawberry Breeding Program are ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Have you seen a strawberry growing in the wintertime? Scientists are in the process of creating a special strawberry that can do just that, plus be resistant to deadly diseases.