Small Fruit Update Week 21, 2026

Ugh, the dreaded blueberry virus conundrum continues. Undoubtedly you’ve all been seeing funky symptoms in your fields by now and wondering if it’s Shock, Scorch, some new virus or all of the above.

Small Fruit Update Week 21, 2025

I’m drawing your attention to some final decisions being made before the full season starts. The Red Raspberry breeding program geneticist position is currently in the interview process.

Small Fruit Update Week 21, 2024

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

Small Fruit Update Week 21, 2023

Calling all blueberry growers in Oregon and Washington: We’re on the lookout for blueberry fields with Scorch-like plant symptoms and shock symptoms which may mask Scorch symptoms