Annual/Termination Reports:

[09/05/2003] [12/22/2005]

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Participants

Ed Ashworth, Purdue University; Brent Black, USDA-ARS Beltsville; Bruce Bordelon, Purdue University; John Braswell, Southern Mississippi Research and Extension Center; Blair Buckley, Louisiana State University; Patrick Buyers, Southwest Missouri State University; Scott Cameron, USDA National Program Staff; Jim Cane, USDA-ARS, Utah State University; Brian Caster, Driscolls Strawberry Associates; John Clark, University of Arkansas; Adam Dale, University of Guelph; Kathy Demchak, Penn State University; Kevin Donnelly, USDA-ARS Beltsville; Arlen Draper, USDA-ARS Beltsville  retired; Mark Ehlenfeldt, Rutgers University; Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University, Chad Finn, USDA-ARS, Oregon State University; Eric Hanson, Michigan State University; Richard Harrison, Driscolls Strawberry Associates; David Himerlick, Louisiana State University; Charles Johnson, Louisiana State University; Sorkel Kadir, Kansas State University; Martin Kaps, Southwest Missouri State University; Kim Lewers, USDA-ARS Beltsville; Jim Luby, University of Minnesota; Donna Marshall, USDA-ARS Poplarville; Frank Matta, Mississippi State University; Raymond Mock, USDA-ARS Beltsville; Patrick Moore, Washington State University; Mechelle Nodurft, USDA-ARS Poplarville; Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State University; Penny Perkins, USDA-ARS SCARL; Joseph Postman, USDA-ARS Corvallis; Marvin Pritts, Cornell University; Paul Reed, University of Nebraska; Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Poplarville; Joe Scheerens, Ohio State University; Bob Sharp, USDA-ARS Poplarville, Gavin Sills, Driscolls Strawberry Associates; Robert Skirvin, University of Illinois, James Spiers, USDA-ARS Poplarville; Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University; Steve Stringer, USDA-ARS Poplarville; Fumi Takeda, USDA-ARS Kerneysville; Courtney Weber, Cornell University; Michele Warmund, University of Missouri.

Brief Summary of Minutes

Introductory Comments and Welcome



Dr. Stephen Stringer, the local host, welcomed the group and provided introductory comments on organizational details related to the meeting. Dr. James Spiers, Research Leader at the USDA-ARS Small Fruit Research Station in Poplarville, MS also welcomed the group and provided an overview of his station and the local horticulture industry.



State Reports and Discussion of Cooperative Research Efforts



Reports of research activities related to small fruit and viticulture were presented by representatives from Arkansas, California, Guelph, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and USDA. A lively discussion of the results of cooperative research projects, evaluation of new germplasm, plans for joint evaluation tests and weather and crop conditions ensued.



Dr. David Himelrick, Professor and Head of the Department of Horticulture at LSU gave a keynote address on the unique aspects of small fruit production in the deep south. Cultural practices, disease and pest problems and climatic conditions affecting production were highlighted. The presentation led to significant discussion. David also discussed journals that were relevant to the group along with a discussion of upcoming scientific meetings that would be appropriate.



An Entomology Workshop was conducted on Thursday evening. It was led by Dr. Jim Cane, Professor and USDA Scientist at Utah State University and Dr. Blair Sampson, USDA-ARS Poplarville, MS.



NCR 22 Business Meeting Minutes  October 25 2002



Dr. Steve Stringer thanked everyone for attending and opened the meeting. The first topic focused on GMOs. Dr. Penny Perkins-Veazie requested the groups comments and opinions regarding the NCR 22s GMO position statement letter regarding small fruits. Dr. Perkins-Veazie then proceeded to read aloud the position statement to the group. Drs. Clark, Finn, Dale, Schereens and Perkins-Veazie discussed the issue, the contents of the letter, who might receive this statement and the intended outcome of this action.

Dr. Marvin Pritts suggested that we would like to see the benefits of GMOs to be spread widely. They should provide public benefit, not just industry support. Previous research such as that on herbicide resistance doesnt really help the consumer. We need to ask who is benefiting. Dr. Finn noted that it is important to recognize the value of GMOs as a research tool. A decision was made to circulate the letter to the membership via e-mail and allow the members to indicate their support or opposition for this statement. Based on the outcome of this vote and the quorum rule and letter indicating the consensus view of the group would be produced.



Dr. Brent Black requested the discussion shift to the topic of the ASHS small fruit and viticulture work group. Each of the various work groups will choose a workshop topic to sponsor for next years meeting. Dr. Fumi Takeda suggested a workshop regarding how nursery practices impact the grower. Dr. Takeda has interest in the area, suggested that it would be interesting to have people come together and talk about nursery impacts on grower fields. Discussion could include issues relating to elevation, growth regulators, plug plants, photoperiod, and pathology. Dr. Black asked whether anyone had any comments or suggestions for alternate workshop topics? Without any objections, he will submit it as a workshop topic.



It was brought up that the next ASHS meeting will highlight the history of horticulture for the 100th anniversary; past, present and future. Dr. Black asked who should represent small fruits? Dr. Finn suggested either Jim Moore or Jim Ballington. Dr. Black suggested Jim Hancock due to his recent writings on the history of strawberry. Dr. Adam Dale suggested Hugh Daubney. Tom Sjulin was also suggested as a speaker as were Jules Janick and Norm Childers.



The location of next years meeting was discussed. Numerous suggestions for the dates and location of future meetings ensued. The group will meet in California in 2003, Indiana in 2004 and at Geneva, New York in 2005.



Dr. Ehlenfeldt noted that it has been about 10 years since Dr. Moores survey of the blueberry industry and suggested it might be time to do this again. He indicated that the previous paper was widely cited and used. Two publications might be appropriate; one dealing with cultivar increases and decreases, and a second regarding culture practices and problems. Dr. Eric Hanson reported that MSU is in the process of working on something locally. The issue of where such a survey should be published and whether it should include other crops was discussed. Dr. Bernadine Strict suggested publication in Fruit Varieties Journal would be appropriate because it included multiple geographic regions and good detail. Dr. Adam Dale noted that past information had come from a series of workshops.

Dr. Himelrick suggested Small Fruits Journal, since it is very flexible. Dr. Ehlenfeldt suggested that the group should consult with Dr. John Clark about how the original survey was developed before proceeding.



The attendees thanked Dr. Stephen Stringer for organizing a fine meeting. Thanks were also extended to Angie Nodurft for her efforts on behalf of the group. Dr Stringer adjourned the meeting.



Two optional tours were arranged by the hosts. One was to the Stennis Space Center and the second to the USDA-ARS Small Fruit Research Center in Poplarville and the Wiggins Mississippi facility.

Accomplishments

Publications

Impact Statements

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Participants

Attendees: Douglas Archbold, University of Kentucky; Ed Ashworth, Purdue University; James Ballington, North Carolina State University; Brent Black, Utah State University; Bill Boone, Cornell University; Bruce Bordelon, Purdue University; Patrick Byers, Southwest Missouri State University; Molly Cadle-Davidson, USDA-ARS, John Clark, University of Arkansas, Adam Dale, University of Guelph; Kathy Demchak, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Ehlenfeldt, USDA-ARS; Chad Finn, USDA-ARS; Pam Fisher, OMAFRA; Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University; Becky Grube, University of New Hampshire; Dave Handley, University of Maine; Rebecca Harbut, Cornell University; Cathy Heidenreich, Cornell University; Kim Hummer, USDA-NCGR; Sorkel Kadir, Kansas State University; Kim Lewers, USDA-ARS; Patrick Moore, Washington State University, Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State University; Jeremy Pattison, Virginia Tech.; Penny Perkins, USDA-ARS; Marvin Pritts, Cornell University; Elsa Sanchez, Pennsylvania State University; Joseph Schreerens, Ohio State University; Gavin Sills, Driscoll Strawberry Associates; Tom Sjulin, Driscoll Strawberry Associates; Robert Skirvin, University of Illinois; Ed Stover, USDA NPGR-Davis; Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University; Steve Stringer, USDA-ARS; Fumiomi Takeda, USDA-ARS; Courtney Weber, Cornell University.

Brief Summary of Minutes

Introductory Comments and Welcome:
The NCCC-22 meeting was immediately preceded by the National Berry Crop Initiative Strategic Planning Workshop (October 25-26). The program of this workshop was organized by Tom Bewick, USDA-CSREES. The local host was Courtney Weber of Cornell University and the NYSAES.

Dr. Courtney Weber greeted members and provided introductory comments, after which members introduced themselves. Dr. Alan Taylor, Chair of the Department of Horticultural Science at the NYSAES also welcomed the group and provided an overview of the department and the Geneva Experiment Station.

Old Business
The 2004 minutes were circulated electronically prior to the meeting and approved.
Appropriate paperwork has been submitted and approved to change the committees name from North Central Region (NCR) to the North Central Coordinating Committee (NCCC). The goal of the committee is to address critical needs within a function of multi-state coordination

New Business
A sub-committee composed of Marvin Pritts, Bruce Bordelon, Courtney Weber, and Pat Moore put together the proposal to renew NCCC-22 for another 5-year period. The renewal document was approved by the membership. Members were encouraged by Ed Ashworth, administrative advisor to file an updated Appendix E and get approval from their SAES to continue their participation in the project. Non-SAES members were encouraged to continue their participation and the mechanism for these individuals to continue their affiliation was discussed.

Future NCC-22 meeting locations were reconfirmed with Washington State University at Puyallup in 2006 (Moore), Pennsylvania State University in 2007 (Demchak), North Carolina State University in 2007 (Fernandez and Ballington), Ontario, Canada in 2009 and California in 2010 . The plan is to have the 2006 meeting in the Bellingham or Lynden, Washington area. This is the area where most of the berry growers in Washington are located. The meeting will be planned to begin the evening of October 24 and end October 26 (possibly with a field tour) and October 27 being a travel day.

The possibility of renewing the practice of compiling a book of the state reports was discussed at length. A trial of electronic copies of reports was recommended. The submission of electronic versions would be optional and would be in addition to the paper copies currently submitted. Willing cooperators would bring an electronic copy of their report and it would be loaded onto a common computer. Later in the meeting those desiring an electronic version could copy the reports onto a CD or drive. This will be tried in 2006.

It was requested a letter be sent to Cornell University administrators acknowledging Courtney Webers efforts in hosting this years meeting.

Optional Tours of the NYSAES and local wineries were held on Friday afternoon and Saturday.

Summary of NCCC-22 Activities in 2005

State Reports
Reports of small fruit research and industry activities were presented by representatives from Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and USDA.

Accomplishments

Publications

Joint Publications among NCCC-22 members<br /> <br /> Strik, B., J.R. Clark, C. Finn, and G. Buller. 200_. Management of primocane-fruiting blackberry to maximize yield and extend the fruiting season. Acta Hort. (in press)<br /> <br /> Thompson, E., B. Strik, J.R. Clark, and C. Finn. 200_. Flowering and fruiting morphology of primocane-fruiting blackberries. Acta Hort. (in<br /> press)<br /> <br /> Strik, B., J.R. Clark, C. Finn, and M.P. Bañados. 200_. Worldwide production of blackberries. Acta Hort. (in press)<br /> <br /> Finn, C.E., B. Yorgey, B. Strik, R. Martin, and C. Kempler. 2005. `Obsidian trailing blackberry. HortScience, 40:2185-2188<br /> <br /> Finn, C.E., B. Yorgey, B. Strik, R. Martin, and M. Qian. 2005. `Black Pearl thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience, 40:2179-2181<br /> <br /> Finn, C.E., B. Yorgey, B. Strik, H. Hall, R. Martin, and M. Qian. 2005. `Black Diamond thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience, 40:2175-2178<br /> <br /> Finn, C.E., B. Yorgey, B. Strik, and R. Martin. 2005. `Nightfall thornless trailing blackberry. HortScience, 40:2182-2184<br /> <br /> Finn, C.E., B. Yorgey, B. Strik, and R. Martin. 2005. `Metolius trailing blackberry. HortScience, 40:2189-2191<br /> <br /> Strik, B. and D. Yarborough. 2005. Blueberry production trends in North America, 1992 to 2003 and predictions for growth. HortTech 15:391-398<br /> <br /> Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide (10 states), Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook (Ohio State University Bulletin 861). The key organizing states are Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, and Iowa. Also included in the Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide are Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and West Virginia.<br /> <br /> J.F. Hancock, S. Serçe, C.M. Portman, P.A. Callow, and J.J. Luby. 2004. Taxonomic variation among North and South American subspecies of Fragaria virginiana Miller and F. chiloensis (L.) Miller. Can. J. Bot. 82:1632-1644.<br /> <br /> Bramble Production Guide - new revision is due to be published in 2006. <br /> Multiple contributors from NCCC-22.<br /> <br /> Michele A. Stanton, Joseph C. Scheerens, Richard C. Funt and John R. Clark<br /> Floral Competence of Primocane-fruiting Blackberries Prime-Jan" and Prime-Jim" Grown at Three Temperature Regimes. In preparation.<br /> <br /> Stafne, E.T., J.R. Clark, C.A. Weber, J. Graham, K.S. Lewers. 2005. Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers for Genetic Mapping of Raspberry and Blackberry. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 130(5):722-728.<br /> <br /> Pattison, J.A. and C.A. Weber. 2005. Evaluation of Red Raspberry Cultivars for Resistance to Phytophthora Rot Root. J. Amer. Pom. Soc.59(1):50-56.<br />

Impact Statements

1. NCCC22 participants developed new small fruit cultivars and also tested the adaptability of newly released cultivars in fruit growing regions across the US and into parts of Canada. The information was distributed to growers and other stakeholders. New cultivars improve production efficiency and economic return to the industry.
2. NCCC22 participants investigated new small fruit production techniques. This information was distributed to stakeholders through the joint publication of production guides and through extension services in each state.

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