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I’m coordinating a PNW breeding program meeting on Nov. 18th, at 3pm MST/2pm PST. This meeting happens during the first session of the NCSFR conference which is in Boise, ID.

Let’s talk blueberry as there are many things to discuss. First up for discussion is the USHBC/Washington Blueberry Commission joint grower meetings happening in two locations in Washington over the coming weeks.

What a season! Generally speaking, I’d say there was an uptick in yield for all crops. Too bad there wasn’t an uptick in price per pound in those same crops until this past month.

Rose Stem Girdler hasn’t been its usual minor pest this season. More and more I’m seeing and hearing about raspberry and blackberry fields young and old having canes affected

This field season is winding down and there are many folks who view this but don’t realize the individuals and effort it takes to make the 24th year of the Small Fruit Update happen so I’d like to thank the following folks…

Hello Heat! The forecast is reminding us that much of September is still summer but I’m not sure why the reminder needs to be in the form of 100F (38C) temperatures!

I can tell the harvest is finishing up and growers are taking stock of what their fields look like post fruit load. I have been getting a few questions about weed management…