The Small Fruit Update is a weekly resource for the Pacific Northwest berry industry. It features regional crop reports, industry news, pest management, research and industry events.


Small Fruit Update Week 11, 2023
There are constant overlapping concerns in berry production. After a great caneberry workshop, there was lots of talk about world market competition.

Small Fruit Update Week 10, 2023
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.

Small Fruit Update Week 09, 2023
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.

Small Fruit Update Week 07, 2023
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.

Small Fruit Update Week 05, 2023
Groundhog Day both reminds me of the movie starring Bill Murray and the furry little creature that predicts our winter length.
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