I see blueberry bloom and fair weather! We have baby news within the Northwest Berry Foundation ranks! Elisa Ford’s baby boy, Corbin was born on 4/27.

Virus testing shout out- Calling all Oregon and Washington Strawberry and Blueberry growers: lookout for blueberry fields with Scorch-like plant symptoms…

I paused last week when a couple growers mentioned plans for irrigation this week. Considering I clocked two inches of rain from Thursday through Saturday

Remember the Endangered Species Act mitigation measures workshops that were happening last month? We have room in the follow-up 2-day workshop

The PNW saw “heatwave” temperatures over the weekend and some. Water up because there was a lot of evapotranspiration that happened

Why does it feel like I’m jinxing the entire industry when Capital Press calls to ask me for my opinion on something berry related?

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

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

Degree days this year have been interesting, and not just because this year’sseason is late by two weeks.

What Impacts Nectar Production? Nectar and volatiles (the scent of flowers) attract honey bees and other pollinating insects to blueberry flowers.

I do have a strong sense of moving an industry forward and bringing together everyone that can assist in that endeavor when I recognize a challenge that is beyond my individual capacity or wheelhouse.

The Pacific Northwest crops are feeling the pinch with concerns about cold,
disease, and field access at the top of the list.