THE

SMALL FRUIT
UPDATE

WEEK 10: MARCH 09, 2023

PHOTO BY ABBY C GEARING.

Testing blackberry selections from the PNW program. 03/07/2023

2023

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TABLE OF
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Commentary

04
Blueberry Bud Development

05
Crop Management

06
Industry News

07
Industry Resources

08
Advertise with us
 04 Commentary

I sat down with a couple folks from different blueberry sectors

yesterday and, as predicted, everyone is tightening their belts this
season. Lots of concern with Peru as well as organic production
transitioning back to conventional practices.

Seasons like this have growers finding ways to decrease input costs
which is understandable but also comes with risks. Think carefully
about what your plants need and stick to that minimum. This is when
your soil and leaf analysis from late last season really help tailor
fertility needs. It’s fine to stick to the basics, just be sure they are
being met!

This is the final week for some export market registrations. Korea
fresh market registration program in Oregon closes March 10th.
Information here.

Next week will be the official kick off of the regional reports.

Julie Pond
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05Crop Management

PESTICIDE AND MRL RESOURCES:

The Specialty Crops Registration Program, located at the North
Willamette Research and Extension Center, is part of a network of
field research centers throughout the USA that cooperate with the
national IR-4 Program, conducting field research trials and
laboratory analyses to determine safe levels of pesticides in
agricultural food crops, and is the only such center in Oregon.

PESTICIDE REGISTRATIONS

Registrations in Oregon Blueberries-March cember 2022

Registrations in Oregon Caneberries-March 2022
Registrations in Oregon Strawberries-March 2022
Registrations in Washington Blueberries-March 2022

MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLS)

Oregon Blueberries-Dec 2022

Oregon Caneberries-Dec 2022
Oregon Strawberries-Dec 2022

DANI LIGHTLE, PROGRAM LEADER

Thank you!
 04 Industry News

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PODCASTS OF THE INDUSTRY

The Business of Blueberries: A podcast from the U.S. Highbush

Blueberry Council hosted by Kasey Cronquist and Rod Cook.
A WORLD WITH BETTER BLUEBERRIES

PolliNation: A podcast from Oregon State University Extension Service

hosted by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos.
234 - GOLDSTEIN - COLONY STRENGTH AND BLUEBERRY POLLINATION

NEWSLETTERS OF THE INDUSTRY

Behind The Blue: 2023 Blueberry Convention Recap, Encourage Consumers to Grab a Boost of Blue, Boost Your
Workout Power Period Toolkit
Pollinators & Pollination - MSU Extension News
Fruit & Nut Production - MSU Extension News
‘The Business of Blueberries’: A World With Better Blueberries
Pesticide Registration Review Updates
Registration Notice - 2023 Korea Export Program
FEATURED
LINKS 05Industry Resources

Canada blueberry acreage keeps growing (Fresh Fruit Portal 3/6/2023)

FoodEx: Oregon blackberry industry scouts customers at Japanese show (Capital Press
3/7/2023)
Census of Agriculture response period extended (Capital Press 3/1/2023)

NORTH AMERICA

Movement of blueberries through Arizona, California, and Texas Increasing

(FreshPlaza 3/6/2023) READ MORE

Naturipe Farms' Brian Bocock Discusses Year-Round Blueberries

(AndNowUKnow 3/6/2023) READ MORE

Mighty Reds large strawberries burst into the scene

(Fruit Grower News 3/7/2023) READ MORE

WORLD

Zimbabwe: Horti sector continues to bloom

(FreshPlaza 3/1/2023) READ MORE

Cuna de Platero organizes an open day to publicize Cupla blueberries

(FreshPlaza 3/7/2023) READ MORE

Lower strawberry yields imminent in Benguet municipality

(FreshPlaza 3/7/2023) READ MORE

Mexican strawberries well positioned in the U.S. market

(3/7/2023) READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY

Opportunities Abound in Using the Cloud To Connect Farmers With Consumers

(3/2/2023) READ MORE

Increasing demand for plastic ducts for soilless cultivation

(FreshPlaza 3/7/2023) READ MORE

What the Future of Automation in Agriculture Might Look Like

(Growing Produce 3/7/2023) READ MORE

Tech Boom in Ag a Big Step Toward Possible Net-Zero Economy

(Growing Produce 3/7/2023) READ MORE
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 March 2023 08 Industry Calendar

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Produce Safety Alliance Grower 15th Annual Caneberry
Trainings Production Workshop

12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Plant a Flower Day Oregon Blueberry Washington Grower
Global Recycling
Commission Meeting Workshop
Day

19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Oregon Strawberry World Agricultural Oregon Blackberry and
Commission Meeting Day Raspberry Commission
Meeting

26 27 28 29 30 31
Farm Workers Day

MARCH NOTES APRIL EVENT NOTES

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings Washington Red Raspberry Commission Meeting
Tickets AVAILABLE for May 17, 2023. 1pm. Lynden, WA. Email Henry for more information.

15th Annual Caneberry Production Workshop Washington Blueberry Commission Meeting

Complimentary Tickets AVAILABLE Time TBD. Mt. Vernon, WA. Email Alan for more information.

Oregon Blueberry Commission Meeting

West Salem Roth’s. Email Lisa for more information.

Oregon Blackberry and Raspberry Commission Meeting

9am. Tualatin, OR. View agenda here.

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at a reasonable page count. Future months calendar information can be found on our website.

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