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 18, 2023
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.

Small Fruit Update Week 17, 2023
Whether you grow for processing or for fresh, many acres or few, your ideas are needed to help determine the future of strawberry research in Washington.

Small Fruit Update Week 16, 2023
This sad news hits both sides of the border. Dr. Bernadine Strik passed away on Friday, April 14th. She was first and foremost a friendly face to Pacific Northwest growers and collaborators.

Small Fruit Update Week 15, 2023
The only good thing about having the season delayed by 16 days (21 days when compared to last year at this time) is that growers can informally host folks in their fields.
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