The Small Fruit Update

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).

Growing degree days are much farther along than they were one year ago (26 days ahead of 2023) and about 8 days ahead of the typical 30 year average.

I was pleasantly surprised with the discussion and feedback loop that was started during the first of four workshops geared towards the Endangered Species Act stakeholder workshop.

The WSU Red Raspberry Endowed professor position has gone through initial interviews and is now moving onto the more in depth interview process.