As expected, SWD larvae have been found in the usual caneberry hotspots. We knew the time wasn’t going to be long considering…

Nothing like the market to push growers to attempt an early blueberry harvest. Premium prices are being thrown around for those willing…

How about this stall in fruit ripening due to the weather? Last week I worked from the family farm while caring for a family member…

We are in our second year of a Specialty Crop Block grant implementing an integrated pest management program on farms.

The mad rush to get what ripe strawberries there were off plants before the rain event is a testament to grower resilience.

I do have a strong sense of moving an industry forward and bringing together everyone that can assist in that endeavor when I recognize a challenge that is beyond my individual capacity or wheelhouse.

I was really hoping to delay this discussion for as long as possible since it tends to be the biggest thorn in a grower’s side. But, let’s talk Spotted Wing Drosophila

Why does it feel like I’m jinxing the entire industry when Capital Press calls to ask me for my opinion on something berry related?