Category: Blueberries
USHBC unveils third cohort of fellows accepted into the Blueberry Industry Leadership Program
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released the names of the third cohort of fellows accepted into its Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
Bee product health tech introduced
Terra Vera has launched ApiVera, a new brand focused on improving bee health, a critical factor for fruit growers reliant on pollination.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms is a berry pioneer. Read how the grower and marketer has been a force in berry production since 1917.
Oishii expands berry distribution to East Coast farmers markets
Oishii, a vertical farming company, will distribute its Omakase and Koyo berries at East Coast farmers markets from July 21-Sept. 1.
Walmart, Agritask partner to enhance cherry crop sourcing
Walmart has entered a partnership with Agritask to improve produce-sourcing decisions for seasonal fruits such as cherries and blackberries.
New Jersey Department of Agriculture celebrates National Blueberry Day at the beach
To celebrate National Blueberry Day on July 8, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture will distribute free Jersey Fresh blueberries.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
MSU to host 2024 preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting
The Michigan State University blueberry team is inviting blueberry growers to attend this year’s preharvest blueberry Extension twilight meeting.
Report: U.S. organic produce sales increase
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) has released data on organic produce sales for the previous year.
California, Oregon growers introduce regeneratively grown blueberries
A regenerative agriculture supplier, AC Foods, has welcomed betterful, a line of Regenerative Organic Certified blueberries, to the market.
Berries lead fresh organic produce sales
Berries are now the king of fresh organic produce sales.
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council awarded $1.3 million
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded $1.3 million to expand export opportunities for U.S.A. blueberries.
Record organic sales reported for 2023
U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4%, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Major League Pickleball declares blueberries its official fruit
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, Major League Pickleball have teamed up to increase blueberry consumption and fuel healthy, active lifestyles.
Naturipe exhibits at California Strawberry Festival
Naturipe Farms, a large strawberry grower, plans to exhibit in a booth at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, California, on May 18-19.
Summit Agro’s hybrid’ fungicide Regev passes field tests ‘
Summit Agro has completed a series of 163 replicated field trials across the U.S. to evaluate the efficacy of Regev “hybrid” fungicide.
USHBC seeks Blueberry Leadership Program applications
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is accepting applications for its Blueberry Leadership Program.