The Northwest Berry Foundation is dedicated to continuing Toms legacy into the future, and 2023 will be a year of changes, some of which are already in process. These are our newest changes.

EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Work Plan Update outlines EPA’s broad strategies to address the challenge of meeting its obligations under the Endangered Species Act during pesticide registration review.

Groundhog Day both reminds me of the movie starring Bill Murray and the furry little creature that predicts our winter length.

Ben Buchholz, with Washington Friends of Farms and Forests, recently passed this along. Something to keep in mind:

Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Oregon blackberry growers in areas of the Willamette Valley are on edge after noting 9F (-12.7C) and 10F (-12.2C) temperatures plus windchills for a couple mornings late last week.
Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Caneberry and strawberry plant sale numbers are out! I’ve recently been asked by a new industry member why there are no blueberry plant sale numbers

I sat down with a couple folks from different blueberry sectors yesterday and, as predicted, everyone is tightening their belts this season. Lots of concern with Peru and organic production transitioning back to conventional practices.
Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Let’s talk about the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). Many US based businesses are aware of the federal PACA license that allows processors to get …

There are constant overlapping concerns in berry production. After a great caneberry workshop, there was lots of talk about world market competition.

Welcome to the weekly newsletter series. Blueberry bud development photos are getting a shake up this year.