The Southern Fruitcast

Ep. 020 - PGRs and other Techniques to Manage Blackberry Growth with Dr. Tom Kon (7/17/2024)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Tom Kon, associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at North Carolina State University. Tom serve

Ep. 019 - Blackberry Fusarium Wilt with Dr. Sara Villani (7/15/2024)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Sara Villani, Plant Pathologist and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University who focuses on apples, blackberries, and

EP. 018 – Post Harvest Handling of Blackberry and Other Small Fruits with Penny Perkins-Veazie (9/28/2023)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Penny Perkins-Veazie, professor of postharvest physiology and technology at North Carolina State University and the Plants for Human

Ep. 017 - Cane Blight and Other Blackberry Diseases with Dr. Jonathan Oliver (9/7/2023)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Oliver, Assistant Professor and Fruit Pathologist at the University of Georgia. Jonathan’s research and extension program fo

Ep. 016 - All about Muscadines with Dr. Margaret Worthington (8/31/2022)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Margaret Worthington, Associate Professor in Fruit Breeding and Genetics at the University of Arkansas. Margaret directs the applied

Ep. 015 – Mating Disruption and other Chlorpyrifos Alternatives with Dr. Doug Pfeiffer (12/10/2021)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Doug Pfeiffer, Professor and Fruit Entomologist from the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech. Doug’s focus is primarily with fr

Ep. 014 - Arkansas Quality Wine with Dr. Renee Threlfall and Amanda Fleming (7/30/2021)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Renee Threlfall and Amanda Fleming from the University of Arkansas. Renee is a Research Scientist in the Food Science Department at t

Ep. 013 - Strawberry Fertility and Disease Management with Dr. Jayesh Samtani

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jayesh Samtani, Assistant Professor and Small Fruit Extension Specialist in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, at Virgin

Ep. 012 - Spotted Wing Drosophila with Dr. Hannah Burrack (4/30/2021)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Hannah Burrack, Professor of Entomology and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University. Hannah’s research for the last 1

Ep. 011 - Fungicide Resistance Testing with Dr. Emran Ali (03/18/2021)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Emran Ali, plant pathologist at the University of Georgia. Emran is currently the director of the Plant Molecular Diagnostic Lab at U

Ep. 010 - Small Fruit Production in Louisiana with Mary Helen Ferguson and Kiki Fontenot

In this episode we take a trip to Louisiana to learn more about their small fruit production. We are joined on the podcast by Mary Helen Ferguson, Associate Extension Age

Ep. 009 - Marketing Small Fruits with Ekko Barnhill (02/19/2021)

We are joined by Ekko Barnhill from Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, AR. Ekko helps to manage a diversified farm just north of Little Rock, AR with her brother and parents. T

Ep. 008 - Substrate Production of Small Fruits with Dr. Ryan Dickson (11/24/2020)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ryan Dickson, a Horticulture professor at the University of Arkansas. Ryan is an expert in the area of greenhouse and protected agric

Ep. 007 Blueberry Planting Rejuvenation and White Drupelet Disorder of Blackberry with Dr. Eric Stafne (11/19/2020)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Eric Stafne, extension and research professor in fruit crops at Mississippi State University. Eric leads a diverse program where he w

Ep. 006 Southeast Strawberry Disease Management with Guido Schnabel (10/1/2020)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Guido Schnabel, a plant pathologist at Clemson University with over 25 years of experience working with pathogens of fruit crops. Gui

Ep. 005 - Farm-to-School Marketing and Strawberries with Randy Arnold (9/22/2020)

In this episode we are joined by Randy Arnold, owner of Arnold Farms in Alma, AR. Randy and his family have operated a highly diverse farm for over 20 years and are well

Ep. 004 - Muscadine and Blackberry Production with Ervin Lineberger (7/30/2020)

In this episode we are joined by Ervin Lineberger, owner of Kildeer Farms in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Ervin has been farming since the 1980s in western North Carol

Ep. 003 - Strawberry Cultivar Selection and NC State Small Fruit Breeding with Gina Fernandez (7-2-2020)

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Gina Fernandez, Professor of Horticulture and strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry breeder at North Carolina State University. Gina

Ep. 002 - Southeast Grape Disease Management with Phil Brannen

Dr. Phillip Brannen, extension fruit disease specialist at the University of Georgia, joins us to discuss factors influencing disease management in Southeast vineyards. P

Ep. 001 - Inaugural Southern Fruitcast featuring Dr. John Clark (5-27-2020)

Hosts Amanda McWhirt and Aaron Cato provide an update on production and pest management for small fruit crops in the Southeast with reports from several specialists acros