There are constant overlapping concerns in berry production. After a great caneberry workshop, there was lots of talk about world market competition.

I sat down with a couple folks from different blueberry sectors yesterday and, as predicted, everyone is tightening their belts this season. Lots of concern with Peru and organic production transitioning back to conventional practices.
Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Oregon blackberry growers in areas of the Willamette Valley are on edge after noting 9F (-12.7C) and 10F (-12.2C) temperatures plus windchills for a couple mornings late last week.
Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Ben Buchholz, with Washington Friends of Farms and Forests, recently passed this along. Something to keep in mind:

Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

Groundhog Day both reminds me of the movie starring Bill Murray and the furry little creature that predicts our winter length.