Small Fruit Update Week 30, 2026

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Small Fruit Update Week 30, 2025

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There shouldn’t be much for weather related harvest interruptions. We’ve noticed that the typical last picks are making an appearance alongside some SWD. This is not surprising, especially given the varied weather we’ve experienced. However, the recent hot days have somewhat suppressed the population.

Small Fruit Update Week 30, 2024

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We are in the first stretch of moderate weather we’ve had for several weeks. I hate to say it but this weather combo + final picks hanging longer for machine harvest = populations increasing exponentially.

Small Fruit Update Week 30, 2023

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Insect dynamics/pressures adjust each year. For example, thus far I’ve been hearing mostly positive things about SWD pressure this season

Small Fruit Update Week 30, 2022

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Many growers have just worked through certifying their farms for food safety practices. It’s an additional cost of having to do business.