Blueberries
U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to protect Southeastern growers lauded
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has applauded and supported the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to protect Southeastern produce growers. "This is a great first step to saving the domestic produce industry in the... more »
Joint statement issued on the Blueberry 201 investigation
A statement released Sept. 28 was unanimously approved by the board of directors of the U.S. Highbuh Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC) regarding the 201 investigation. "We recognize the real... more »
Blueberry imports from Latin America increase to meet year-round demand
U.S. demand for fresh blueberries reached an all-time high in 2019, and to meet this increased demand, both domestic and global production of fresh blueberries have trended upward. According to USDA ERS, U.S production for... more »
New research may help revive New York’s fall berry industry
The farm is experiencing one of its best seasons to date, thanks to better management of fall infestations of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), part of a research collaboration with Greg Loeb, professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech,... more »
Detect and avoid nematode problems in your fruit planting
Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic round worms that live in the soil and feed on plant roots or foliage. Nematode feeding can cause a reduction in root volume and mass but above-ground symptoms such as stunting,... more »
Virtual Blueberry Conference & Expo will be Sept. 28-Oct. 1
The NABC/USHBC Virtual Conference & Expo, which will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 1, will be much more than just another Zoom meeting, with four days packed with inspiring keynotes, activities, giveaways and celebrations of the... more »
Carolina Uquillas Herrera joins Fall Creek Farm & Nursery as commercial manager for Chile
Carolina Uquillas Herrera has joined Lowell, Oregon-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc., as commercial manager for Chile, responsible for establishing and developing strong relationships with the company’s blueberry nursery and genetics customers in the... more »
USDA announces new Section 32 purchases of frozen, dried blueberries
USDA has issued two new solicitations for the procurement of frozen and dried highbush blueberries under the authority of Section 32, formerly known as the “bonus buy” program, for use in the National School Lunch... more »
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