I paused last week when a couple growers mentioned plans for irrigation this week. Considering I clocked two inches of rain from Thursday through Saturday

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The USHBC initiated a multi-year national residue decline curve study to better inform industry of potential residue violations.

Spring into new NBF opportunities!

It’s officially the start of spring and we kickstarted this week by circulating a press release highlighting NBF’s key growth points in the digital landscape over the last year.

Mummy Berry—Heightened Alert:
We’re in a high risk situation in the Willamette Valley for mummy berry infections.
Washington growers hang on to your fuel receipts.

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.

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.