MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTANT BLACKBERRY DISEASES IN ARKANSAS

Sanders,* S.L.

County Extension Agent – Agriculture, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, White County Extension Service, 411 North Spruce, Searcy, AR 72143

FSA 7563 is a factsheet publication written to assist in educating homeowner and commercial producers of blackberries in Arkansas.

Blackberries are growing in popularity nationwide thanks to their improved taste and the increasing awareness of their health benefits. With that in mind, a new fact sheet on managing blackberry diseases was developed.

Initial printing costs for the fact sheet were provided through the Delta District Multi - County fund. One thousand copies of the publication were produced and are on hand for Extension personnel to use in the warehouse.

After that the publication will become a "Print on Demand" fact sheet. The publication was written for use by county agents, commercial growers and homeowners and includes several color photographs to better explain symptoms.

Control recommendations in the fact sheet are referenced to the Cooperative Extension Service website for current recommendations each year.

Many agents have expressed their appreciation for having this resource to use.

This publication helps county agents and growers to make sound management decisions based on symptoms, the disease cycle and control recommendations.