Strawberries

The strawberry breeds called Florida Brilliance and Sweet Sensation had less damage from chilli thrips and higher yields than five other varieties over a few growing seasons.

Growers may also lose some chemicals popularly used to fight against fungal diseases through proposed federal regulation changes.

The 90th edition includes the signature nightly concerts, along with livestock shows and contests. Here's what you need to know if you're going.

It says Tampa Bay-based strawberry growers must move north by 2050 to chase the proper growing zone due to global warming.

This year's festival will be held Mar. 2-12, and will feature the signature headline musical acts along with rides and entertainment.

Vance Whitaker, with the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, discusses the science behind breeding the berries and offers insight into the … umm … field.

Currently, there's no cure for berries infected with leaf spot and fruit rot, but researchers are working on it: from experimenting with a spray to deciphering best crop management practices.

A new law that Gov. DeSantis signed this week at the Plant City Strawberry Fest designates strawberry shortcake as the official state dessert. That's leaving a tart taste in the mouths of Key lime pie backers.

The designation is an effort to promote the state's $1 billion strawberry industry.

Plant City was once known for producing lumber, cotton, citrus and cattle. Here's what changed.

But key lime could keep its title as the state pie.

A warming climate could bring more rain in the winter months, making berries more vulnerable to fungal diseases and pests.