Category: Blueberries
Where it’s made: Oxbo opens harvester factory in Western New York
Oxbo is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bergen focused on designing and building equipment for specialty crop farmers.
Meet the 2026 U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council board members, new chair
A new slate from across the blueberry supply chain has been appointed to three-year terms. Find out who will help drive industry priorities.
Dicamba is back: What specialty crop growers need to do now
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
New blueberry variety offers early-to-mid-season yield, quality
Fall Creek introduces Apex, a blueberry variety with firm berries, long shelf life and consistent harvests. Learn how Apex can enhance your blueberry program.
New rabbiteye blueberry targets high yields, improved fruit quality
A new blueberry variety reports strong yields and improved fruit quality. See how OBG-Raptor may fit your operation.
UC-Santa Barbara seeks blueberry growers for pollination study
Help UC-Santa Barbara understand how growers managing pollinator habitats and pollination in blueberry crops. Take the survey today.
Florida blueberry meeting showcases smarter sampling, stronger varieties and disease defense
New insights on freeze tolerance, leaf rust and mid-season nitrogen testing can sharpen decisions. Read the takeaways and adjust your program.
Freeze fallout: Florida tallies massive losses in fruit, vegetable and specialty crops
See the full breakdown of specialty crop losses and find out why experts believe more support may be on the way for growers.
Blueberry fruit quality: seperating fact from perception
Review a recent study that finds similar texture and flavor properties across three main commercial blueberry varieties.
Blueberry legacy: Tawas Blueberry Farm remains a staple of its community
Tawas Blueberry Farm grows blueberries along Lake Huron. Read how the grower has experienced success with u-pick operations.
USHBC names winners of first Blueberry Boost Accelerator Pitch Competition
The Blueberry Boost Accelerator pitch competition winners have been honored. Read about the blueberry products they created.
Applications for USHBC blueberry leadership program now open
The USHBC has opened applicants for its blueberry leadership program. Read about the program and its recent graduating class of industry professionals.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
IFPA announces 2026 board of directors
The IFPA has appointed its 2026 board of directors. Read more about who has been named to lead the organization.
South Africa opens for U.S. fresh blueberries
The South Africa market has opened for U.S. blueberries. Read more about the change that will benefit fresh blueberries
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
Read how AC Foods is reigniting the blueberry category with regenerative organic certified betterful Blues.
Brad Moorer, MBG Marketing CEO, dies
The head of MBG Marketing has died. Read more about Brad Moorer’s leadership of the berry cooperative.
DeGrandchamp Farms’ high tunnel success
DeGrandchamp Farms is growing blueberries in high tunnels. Read more about the company’s seven seasons of trials.
Hollabaugh Bros.’ Pennsylvania tree fruit success
Pennsylvania pome success. Read about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
Blueberry industry releases national impact study
A blueberry industry impact study is out. Find out how many billions of dollars blueberry growers and handlers contribute to the U.S. economy.