SMALL FRUIT UPDATE | WEEK 43 |  

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Julie Pond
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INDUSTRY RESOURCES
The industry is getting into the swing of research needs and reviews this month.
Some great interaction is happening both virtually and in person so I encourage you
GROWER RESOURCES
to sign up to attend any of the remaining meetings (see our calendar for details).
INDUSTRY NEWS
One discussion that happened during the WRRC review revolved around the need
for a holistic approach to SWD management. This is a complex topic and one
PEST MANAGEMENT
suggested strategy was to look at planning before acting on this goal. SWD
Integrated Pest Management is a long term, universal need across all berry crops.
SFU SPONSORS
Pacific Northwest industry and researchers are encouraged to listen/chime in on
the first work group meeting revolving around this topic which is scheduled for
Monday Oct. 25th at 11am via zoom. Discussions will revolve around how to work
with MRL restrictions, zero tolerance for higher grade produce, and integrating in
other tools in the SWD management toolbox without relaxing industry standards.
Industry input and direction is key, no matter how 'out of the box' it may be.

Next up: BC Berries and OBC research reviews.

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 Industry News

Blueberry Pollination Survey

The survey is part of a USDA NIFA-funded project to improve blueberry pollination. Though this
survey, we are trying to get a better picture of pollination practices. Whether a grower has 1 or
1000 acres, having their input is important. Furthermore, respondents from each state will be
entered in a raffle to win a $50 gift certificate.

COMPLETE SURVEY

PODCASTS OF THE INDUSTRY

The Business of Blueberries: A podcast from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council hosted by Kasey
Cronquist and Rod Cook.
TECH SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS

PolliNation: A podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service hosted by Dr. Andony
Melathopoulos.
194 - JOE MARESH - OREGON STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

NEWSLETTERS OF THE INDUSTRY

Oregon IPM Center: News for October 2021

USDA Innovations Flyer

USHBC- The Referendum Voting Period is Now Open!

Interpack October 2021 Bulletin

EPA Proposed Changes to Pyrethrins & PBO Registrations:

Proposed Interim Decision for PBO
Proposed Interim Decision for Pyrethrins

Request for Proposals

Washington Blueberry Commission RFP here - Deadline Dec. 13, 2021

for Proposals

Washington State Commission on Pesticide Registration (WSCPR) RFP

Deadline Nov. 19, 2021

Washington Red Raspberry Commission RFP - Deadline Dec. 13, 2021

Washington State Commission on Pesticide Registration (WSCPR)

Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium - October 2021 Coyote wanting to play. Photo by Julie
Pond
Washington Blueberry Commission Quarterly Meeting
Assessment Forms for Growers & Handlers

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 Regional Monitoring

October 18, 2021

VIEW FULL REPORT SIGN UP HERE

REGIONAL MONITORING
Welcome to this special edition of the Agragene Regional SWD Report! It is special, because this officially
marks the 1-year anniversary of this report and that means a lot of great things. Primarily, from now on, we
have a base set of data from exactly one year ago which the data we are currently collecting can be compared
to. Since we know what that data from one year ago meant on a field-based level, we can now make much
better inferences on what to expect based on the current data set. As we go through additional years, this will
only amplify the frame of reference we have, which will allow us to set expectations on SWD pressure and
adjust management programs appropriately.

Location Total SWD

SAUV I E I S LAND 2620

BANK S 106

FORE S T GROVE 49

CORN E L I US 168

HILL S B O RO 223

YAMH I L L 45

DUND E E 704

MCMI N N V ILLE 537

WILS O N V ILLE 59

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FEATURED LINKS
Bernadine Strik, Ph.D., honored with Duke Galletta Award from NABC (10/6, NABC)

Testing once, testing twice… keeping plants clean from viruses (10/15, Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium)

Impact of winter injury and spring freeze on blackberry: observations from the 2021 season in Arkansas (10/15, Southern
Region Small Fruit Consortium)

So much for eating local (10/15, Modern Farmer)

NORTH AMERICA
Haskap berry industry gets together for the first time READ MORE
(10/7, Fresh Plaza)

Logistics issues challenge movement of import blueberries READ MORE

(10/13, Fresh Plaza)

US organic fresh produce sales continue outpacing conventional growth READ MORE
(10/14, Fresh Plaza)

Vertical strawberry farm makes Los Angeles home for West Coast expansion READ MORE
(10/14, Fresh Plaza)

Increasing volumes of Mexican blackberries expected READ MORE

(10/15, Fresh Plaza)

Washington farm production up 7% but so are costs READ MORE

(10/15, Capital Press)

SOUTH AMERICA
Verdeflor, the Peruvian packaging company, expands its facilities for the blueberry, avocado, and citrus campaigns READ MORE
(10/18, Fresh Plaza)

Investing in automation is key for Spain to cope with increasing competition from third countries READ MORE
(10/18, Fresh Plaza)

Improvements in blueberry pre-shipment program for export to the US READ MORE

(10/1, Blueberries Consulting)

Philippines: Agricultural damage in storm Maring’s aftermath estimated at P692 million READ MORE
(10/13, News Info Inquirer)

INPUTS
Global concern about rising fertilizer prices READ MORE
(10/6, Blueberries Consulting)

Rates for air and ground transport keep rising, along with fuel prices READ MORE
(10/18, Fresh Plaza)

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TECHNOLOGY
This type of freezing is much quicker and results in higher product quality READ MORE
(10/14, Fresh Plaza)

VARIETY/CULTIVAR DEVELOPMENT
PIP seeks research applications for premium strawberry flavors READ MORE
(10/13, Fruit Growers News)

Industry Calendar

OCTOBER 2021
Washington Blueberry Commission Meeting
20
10AM IN PERSON ONLY AT YAKIMA VALLEY MUSEUM 2105 TIETON DRIVE, YAKIMA, WA. PLEASE CALL (509) 266-4300 FOR MORE
INFORMATION.

21 & 22
BC Berries Research Review webinar
REGISTER HERE

Oregon Blueberry Commission Meeting

25
ZOOM MEETING: 8:30AM. EMAIL THE OBC OFFICE FOR ZOOM LINK

SWD IPM workgroup Meeting

25
ZOOM MEETING: (WRRC HOSTED)

NOVEMBER 2021
ORBC Meeting
16
9AM-11:30. DETAILS TBA

ORBC Annual Meeting

30
DETAILS TBA

DECEMBER 2021
Small Fruit Conference
1-3
LYNDEN WA. HYBRID OPTIONAL - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

2021 NCSFR Conference

13 - 15
TO BOOK A HOTEL ROOM, CLICK HERE. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ELISA
FORD AT INFO@NWBERRIES.ORG

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JANUARY 2022

OSC Meeting 11am, Hayden's Grill

06
8187 SW TUALATIN-SHERWOOD RD, TUALATIN, OR 97062 (WITH A CONFERENCE CALL OPTION)

PNWIMC Conference
10 - 11
VIRTUAL EVENT. DETAILS TBA

FEBRUARY 2022

OSC Annual Meeting

10
9AM AT NWREC, AURORA, OR DETAILS TBA

Blueberry Conference
14
IN PERSON SALEM CONFERENCE CENTER WITH HYBRID OPTION. DETAILS, TBA.

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WEEK 43 | OCTOBER 20, 2021

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