Overview
The NBF forum was developed to open discussion about topics faced in the berry industry, and to open a platform of communication to growers and researchers across the Pacific Northwest.

Long term management for Spotted Wing Drosophila: Are we there yet??
After reading a Michigan State University article summarizing the life and times of this insect and the efforts along the way, it’s a mental shift to consider the next steps in mimicking how nature handles SWD in its native land.

Calling all strawberry growers in Washington!
Whether you grow for processing or for fresh, many acres or few, your ideas are needed to help determine the future of strawberry research in the state.

Does soil organic matter influence N management in blueberry production?
Soil organic matter (SOM) is critical to a wide range of soil functions, including providing nitrogen (N) for crop growth. Interestingly, there is a huge range of SOM content in blueberry fields in Whatcom County – from <5% to >50% – resulting from the processes of soil formation rather than from any particular management practice.

National Agriculture Day
Happy American Agricultural Day! Not only do I love food (agriculture), I also love what I do (agriculture) and want to share that with the people around me.
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