The Small Fruit Update

This week we are going to speak specifically to the state of SWD pressure, how it compares to previous seasons, and thus what we can expect.

We are in the first stretch of moderate weather we’ve had for several weeks. I hate to say it but this weather combo + final picks hanging longer for machine harvest = populations increasing exponentially.

We are in the first stretch of moderate weather we’ve had for several weeks. I hate to say it but this weather combo + final picks hanging longer for machine harvest = populations increasing exponentially.

There was a mixed bag of weather related plant/fruit reactions around the region last week. Obviously time will tell but…

Why does it feel like the entire summer so far has been hot when in reality, it’s only been a handful of days?!

As expected, SWD larvae have been found in the usual caneberry hotspots. We knew the time wasn’t going to be long considering…

Nothing like the market to push growers to attempt an early blueberry harvest. Premium prices are being thrown around for those willing…

How about this stall in fruit ripening due to the weather? Last week I worked from the family farm while caring for a family member…

We are in our second year of a Specialty Crop Block grant implementing an integrated pest management program on farms.