“New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

In this episode of Food, Farms & Forests, Dr. Matt Bertucci, an assistant professor in the horticulture department, discusses his recent research on using herbicides normally used in row crops in blackberry production. 
 
The data supports the safety and effectiveness of 2,4-D choline and glufosinate in blackberry growing systems. Bertucci hopes to see regulatory approvals for these herbicides soon, allowing blackberry growers to benefit from these "new" weed management options.

This research was made possible by the USDA IR-4 Project, which supports the registration of pesticides for specialty crops, ensuring that smaller but economically valuable crops like blackberries receive the resources needed to advance research and practical applications in the field.

Read the Research: https://smallfruits.org/2024/04/testing-new-herbicides-in-blackberry-production/ 

Related Links:

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Department of Horticulture

Fruit Research Station, Clarksville

U A Division of Agriculture

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food Life Science