Blueberries
USITC: Imported blueberries have not caused serious injury to domestic industry
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined Feb. 11 that fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury,... more »
Industry groups, elected officials stand with American blueberry growers
A broad coalition of industry groups, elected officials, and state agricultural leaders – including U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters of Michigan – are standing up to defend the interests of American blueberry growers by submitting letters of support for... more »
Oregon State entomologists develop organic product to control SWD
The invasive spotted wing drosophila first arrived in Oregon in 2009. While its fruit fly cousins lay their eggs in overripe fruit, this insect lays eggs in berries, cherries and other soft fruits as they... more »
Registration open for NABC/USHBC Spring Conference & Meetings set for March 16-9
Registration is now open for the free North American Blueberry Conference/U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Spring Conference & Meetings, March 16-19. According to a news release, during this virtual event, attendees can participate in educational sessions,... more »
Naturipe kicks-off FeBLUEary with new digital platforms
Saliinas, California-based Naturipe, a producer of fresh blueberries, will celebrate FeBLUEary for the fifth consecutive year. The campaign begins on Feb. 1 and highlights the first organic blueberry peak season of 2021. This year, Naturipe... more »
US Highbush Blueberry Council seeks member nominations
The U.S. Highbush blueberry Council is seeking nominees to fill Regional Member and Alternate positions. The nomination period will begin on February 1, 2021. Current USHBC Regional Member and Alternate terms for the Western, Midwest,... more »
RipeLocker containers hold freshly harvested organic blueberries well
RipeLocker, which extends the postharvest life of perishables, announced Jan. 13 its RipeLocker containers recently held freshly harvested organic blueberries in pristine condition for eight weeks. According to a news release, in the trial, the... more »
US blueberry growers testify to ITC of import harm
Members of the American Blueberry Growers Alliance, a group representing U.S. domestic blueberry farmers, provided information on Jan. 12 to the U.S. International Trade Commission during a hearing on the impact of rising imports during... more »
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