The Small Fruit Update
The SFU is a newsletter for the PNW berry industry featuring regional crop reports, news, pest management, research and industry events.
What is The Small Fruit Update?
This newsletter is published weekly during the growing season and bi-monthly from October to February. It includes crop reports, industry updates, and pest management information for berry cultivation throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Small Fruit Update Week 16, 2026
Preliminary catches of the first SWD traps were recorded last week, and unfortunately, the numbers were high. Given the mild winters we’ve experienced over the past two years, it’s not surprising that SWD populations have been able to thrive into the new season.
Small Fruit Update Week 15, 2026
We have a handful of 70f (20c) days under our belts now. According to the beekeepers, Monday afternoon had every.single.grower calling them if they hadn’t had bees in the field yet. I’d say it’s go time!
Small Fruit Update Week 14, 2026
Frost warnings are appearing in the forecasts across the Pacific Northwest for the upcoming days. Therefore, it’s advisable for everyone to have their frost protection measures prepared if their crops require it.
Small Fruit Update Week 13, 2026
Frost warnings are appearing in the forecasts across the Pacific Northwest for the upcoming days. Therefore, it’s advisable for everyone to have their frost protection measures prepared if their crops require it.
Small Fruit Update Week 12, 2026
If you’re a Washington and Oregon Blueberry grower the Oregon IPM Center is updating the Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan (IPMSP) for Oregon and Washington—and your input is essential.
Managing Blueberry Scorch Virus (BlScV) in Washington
As announced last week, plants in two fields in Benton County, Washington tested positive for Blueberry scorch virus (BlScV). Although this virus is widespread in coastal BC and northwest Washington, it has not been reported east of the Cascades until now
Small Fruit Update Week 11, 2026
If you’re a Washington and Oregon Blueberry grower the Oregon IPM Center is updating the Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Strategic Plan (IPMSP) for Oregon and Washington—and your input is essential.
Blueberry Scorch Virus (BlScV) Identified in Central Washington – What Growers Need to Know
Blueberry scorch virus (BlScV) is an aphid‑vectored virus capable of weakening and eventually killing blueberry plants. Its presence has been confirmed in two independent fields in Benton County, Washington.
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