The Small Fruit Update

The mad rush to get what ripe strawberries there were off plants before the rain event is a testament to grower resilience.

I do have a strong sense of moving an industry forward and bringing together everyone that can assist in that endeavor when I recognize a challenge that is beyond my individual capacity or wheelhouse.

I was really hoping to delay this discussion for as long as possible since it tends to be the biggest thorn in a grower’s side. But, let’s talk Spotted Wing Drosophila

Why does it feel like I’m jinxing the entire industry when Capital Press calls to ask me for my opinion on something berry related?

Remember the Endangered Species Act mitigation measures workshops that were happening last month? We have room in the follow-up 2-day workshop

Virus testing shout out- Calling all Oregon and Washington Strawberry and Blueberry growers: lookout for blueberry fields with Scorch-like plant symptoms…

Since everyone is considering their chemistries for the season, now would be a good time to highlight the USHBC recently released MRL guidance and findings.

The bloom weather window has recently dried out but that isn’t to say the recent wet weather conditions should be ignored.

This spring, the Washington Blueberry Commission is sponsoring free testing for Blueberry Shock Virus (BlShV) and Blueberry Scorch Virus (BlScV).