Protection From Birds: Why Netting is the Secret to a Bumper Blueberry Harvest

If you have ever grown blueberries, you know the heartbreak of watching a ripening crop vanish overnight. Birds, especially robins, are relentless when it comes to these sweet treats, often stripping a bush of every ripe berry in short order, particularly early in the season.

2026-03-19

Protecting Your Harvest: A Guide to Spring Orchard Hail Damage Prevention

At the end of winter, spring begins, which is a very important season for fruit growers. In this period, fruits blossom, trees grow healthily, and the orchard begins an important phase of development. However, unpredictable spring weather poses a major challenge. This period causes increased anxiety for orchard growers, mainly due to adverse weather conditions such as hailstorms, which are extremely unfriendly to delicate orchard fruits.

2026-03-19

Cover Crops for Berry Plantings: A Practical Guide to Healthier Soil and Higher Yields

Cover crops are gaining popularity in berry plantings as growers look for sustainable ways to improve soil health, reduce input costs, and increase long-term productivity. Whether you manage strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, the right cover crop strategy can significantly enhance your berry system.
This article explains what cover crops are, why they matter in berry production, and how to choose and manage them effectively.

2026-02-28

Protecting your Orchard: Why Hail Netting works for Apple Growers

​Nature can be unpredictable and for an apple grower, a year of meticulous pruning, feeding, and care can be wiped out in less than ten minutes by a single hailstorm. As the climate all over the world shifts and extreme weather has become the "new normal," the difference between a record-breaking harvest and a total loss often comes down to one critical investment—protection.

2026-02-28