SMALL FRUIT UPDATE | WEEK 6 |  

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Foreshadowing of days to come , April 2021. Photo by Abby C Gearing

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Industry Resources

2022 Korea Export Program Registration Notice for Oregon Packer and Growers

If you’re interested in growing or packing fresh blueberries for the Korea market, you
must register with the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Deadline March 11, 2022 at
5pm. For more information click here

2021-22 NARBA Caneberry Nursery List/2021 Plant Sales by Variety

Here is the updated 2021-22 Raspberry and Blackberry Nursery List that has been
compiled by NARBA. For information on how to become a member and receive
other information like this click here

See below for caneberry and strawberry varieties grown in British Columbia,
Washington and Oregon / 2021 Plant Sale Numbers

Strawberry 2021 Plant Sales

Red Raspberry 2021 Plant Sales
Black Raspberry 2021 Plant Sales
Blackberry 2021 Plant Sales

Special thanks to all nurseries who send in this annual information. Thank you to Alexander Roberts
and Julie Pond, Northwest Berry Foundation, for compiling this data.

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 Industry News

Final Notice: NCSFR Annual Survey Deadline 2/18 at 5pm

To improve communications for the Northwest Center for Smalls Fruits Research (NCSFR), the
Northwest Berry Foundation is conducting an annual survey to gauge awareness about NCSFR. All
responses will be archived and referenced each year to assess if industry members are becoming more
aware of NCSFR efforts. This survey will be recirculated each year going forward. This survey includes
seven questions and will take no more than 3-5 minutes of your time. Please participate and distribute to
anyone in the small fruits industry. Stand a chance to win a $75 Ace Gift card!

COMPLETE SURVEY

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Oregon Strawberry Commission research proposals due: Feb. 18, 2022. More information here

PODCASTS OF THE INDUSTRY

The Business of Blueberries: A podcast from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council hosted by Kasey
Cronquist and Rod Cook.
YOU BETTER BEE-LIEVE IT: TECH AND BEES CAN GO TOGETHER

PolliNation: A podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service hosted by Dr. Andony
Melathopoulos.
204 - JOSÉE ROUSSEAU - BIRDS AND THE BEES: HOW BIRD DATA CAN INFORM US ON WHERE
INSECT POLLINATORS LIVE

On a journey to discover the real stories of the people who grow our food
RANDY HONCOOP | #088

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NEWSLETTERS OF THE INDUSTRY
Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings - Oregon Department of Agriculture
Interpack Bulletin - February 2022

FEATURED LINKS
Good news for berry growers about spotted wing Drosophila (2/14, Growing Produce)

Washington passes bill to help Whatcom County farmers recuperate from floods; funding unsure (2/9, Capital Press)

Robots to the rescue for B.C. strawberry farmers amid labour shortage (2/11, BNN Bloomberg)

Freeze effect: Georgia Southern Highbush blueberries impacted (2/11, Specialty Crop Industry)

USDA appoints 7 members, 10 alternates to U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (2/11, The Packer)

An inside look at the glyphosate shortage (2/14, The Packer)

The global blueberry industry continues to expand alongside demand (2/11, Blueberry Consulting)

LABOR
Food industry must adapt to long-term labor shortages, experts say READ MORE
(2/7, Capital Press)

How WA farmworkers push for climate justice amid heat and wildfire READ MORE
(2/8, Crosscut)

ECONOMICS
Inflation gobbles up fresh produce – Report READ MORE
(2/10, Fresh Fruit Portal)

RESEARCH
University geneticist working with robot-tasting in berry research…kind of READ MORE
(2/11, The Packer)

COMPANIES
Onubafruit begins the first harvests of its new program of extra-early blueberry varieties READ MORE
(2/11, Blueberry Consulting)

Agrovision’s vertical integration and advanced genetics open new opportunities for berry company READ MORE
(2/10, Perishable News)

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STRAWBERRIES
Alabama strawberry variety trials: What are the favorites? READ MORE
(2/11, Specialty Crop Industry)

Agronometrics in Charts: Strawberries continue to be a coveted commodity READ MORE

(2/8, Fresh Fruit Portal)

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/ STRAWBERRY GENETICS

Berry naughty business READ MORE
(2/9, Chemistry World)

TRADE
14 new frozen fruits from Chile permitted to enter China (12/2/21, Produce Report) Global blueberry exports to READ MORE
hit nearly $3 billion by 2025
(2/10, Ukrainian Berries Ass’n)

POLLINATORS
2 million beehives imported to California for almond bloom READ MORE
(2/9, The Packer)

AUSTRALIA
New opportunities open up for Tasmanian berry grower amid COVID disruptions READ MORE
(2/14, Fresh Plaza)

EUROPE
Germany: Record berry harvest READ MORE
(2/14, 24 World Hours)

TECHNOLOGY
Croptracker upgrades vision technology for scanning berries, stonefruit & apples READ MORE
(2/10, Produce Bluebook)

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 Industry Calendar

FEBRUARY 2022
Seminar and Stakeholder meeting for final Berry Crop Research and Extension position
16
9AM AT NORTH WILLAMETTE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER, AURORA, OR. THE SEMINAR RECORDINGS FOR ALL NW BERRY CROP SPECIALIST
CANDIDATES WILL BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2022. ALL FEEDBACK FORMS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 21, 2022. VIEW AGENDA

Oregon Raspberry and Blackberry Commission Meeting

18
8:45AM BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING, 9:45AM REGULAR MEETING. ZOOM ACCESS HERE.

OSU Small Farms Conference

18 - 19
VIRTUAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION HERE

NARBA Now All-Virtual Conference

22 - 24
HERE IS THE PROGRAM DETAILS AND REGISTRATION.

Date Changed: Oregon Strawberry Commission Annual Meeting

25
FEB. 25TH AT 9AM. NORTH WILLAMETTE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER. AGENDA IS HERE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE USE THIS
LINK.

Spring Forward 2022 in Tampa and Virtually

28 -3/3
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 3 BOTH IN PERSON IN TAMPA, FL AND VIRTUALLY. REGISTER HERE

MARCH 2022
WSU Weather School 2022
04
FIELD DAY LOCATIONS: WSU WENATCHEE, PROSSER, PULLMAN, MOUNT VERNON REGISTER HERE

“Farming on the Urban Edge” Virtual Conference Session 2

11
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE FOR FARMERS, POLICY-MAKERS, EDUCATORS, AND FOOD SYSTEMS STAKEHOLDERS. REGISTER HERE

Oregon Blueberry Commission Meeting

14
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL LISA AT THE OBC OFFICE.

Oregon Strawberry Commission Meeting

23
11AM, HAYDEN'S BAR AND GRILL, TIGARD, OR. MORE INFORMATION: EMAIL RANDI

3/31-4/2
Lower Mainland Horticultural Growers Short Course
HYBRID EVENT. REGISTER HERE

JUNE 2022

27 - 29
NABREW meeting hosted by the BC Blueberry Council
IN ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ERIC GERBRANDT AT
RESEARCH@BCBERRIES.CA

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 THE SMALL FRUIT UPDATE
WEEK 6 | FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Abby Gearing,
This is the sole industry publication, SFU Designer & Editor
gathering grower and producer news, and abby@nwberries.org
regional field reports to unite, stabilize, and
strengthen the Northwest berry growing Elisa Ford,
NBF Co-Director
region (Canada and US).
elisa@nwberries.org

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Julie Pond,
and commercial control and made possible NBF Co-Director & Editor
by the following commission & councils. julie@peerbolt.com

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