We work on many different aspects of fruit production here at the University of Minnesota. From apple rootstocks and season extension to attracting pollinators and managing weeds, our work covers a broad range of topics important to commercial growers, home gardeners, and all fruit eaters. Here, you can stay up-to-date on the latest research.
The Minnesota berry variety scene
January 14, 2020
Get a glimpse into the newest berry varieties being tested at the University of Minnesota.
Get to know the kiwiberry
December 16, 2019
Our research on kiwiberry has been getting a lot of press. Find out what they're saying, and check out our video, Meet the Kiwiberry.
Battling weeds in strawberry fields with living mulch - what we've learned
November 25, 2019
We experimented with living mulches for weed control and soil building between rows of annual strawberries. Here’s what we found out.
Living mulch and annual strawberries - about our research
November 5, 2019
Living mulches may give strawberry growers a new tool for weed control and soil-building.
Historic apples of Minnesota: Looking back to move forward
October 21, 2019
The 19th century was an era of horticultural discovery and experimentation in Minnesota, and it still guides apple breeders today.
Berries, bees, and borage
December 3, 2018
Planting borage next to a strawberry crop attracts bees and other pollinators, and may even boost strawberry yield.
Kiwiberries: Minnesota's next fruit crop?
October 29, 2018
U of M researchers are working out the details so regional growers will have success in bringing a taste of the tropics to Minnesota.
Getting to the root of it: How rootstocks influence apple trees
October 22, 2018
Depending on the rootstock, an apple tree can grow to be 5 feet tall or up to 40 feet tall. But the effect of rootstock doesn't stop there.
What's in a kiwiberry?
October 11, 2018
Defending berries against spotted-wing drosophila
September 11, 2018
A new invasive fruit fly, spotted-wing drosophila, is changing the way Minnesota berries are grown.