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 Virginia Tech. Jayesh conducts research and extension outreach on strawberries and other small fruit crops and joined us to talk a bit about his research relating to strawberries. Topics covered in this episode include pre-plant nitrogen rates, using the SAS fungicide scheduling system in a new growing region, alternatives to fumigants for strawberry producers, and an ongoing survey relating to fertility practices in blackberry.