blueberries

On Monday, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, in partnership with VentureFuel,  announced the launch of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator.  This new program is designed to discover and support emerging startups that are redefining the future of blueberries.   According to the Cou...

According to NASS, apple utilized production , totaled 119 million pounds in Oregon in 2024, down 24% from the previous year.  Value of utilized production was $28.2 million, down 24 percent from 2023.  In Washington, apple utilized production totaled 7.18 billion pou...

The latest publication from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is “I LOVE Blueberries,” a children’s book written by Shannon Anderson.  Anderson said her newest book is a sequel to the award-winning “I LOVE Strawberries.”   “'I LOVE Blueberri...

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is taking nominations now to fill state member and alternate positions for the 2026 to 2028 term.  Eight state member and alternate seats need to be filled for the term starting January 1, 2026.  To be eligible, nominees must have produced 2,000 pounds or more of highbush blueberries in the U.S between January 1...

Produce movement and pricing across U.S. markets are showing mixed trends as import volumes shift and seasonal changes take effect.   Avocado shipments from Mexico are increasing with varied pricing, and movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to increase.  Tr...

The Washington Small Fruit Conference will take place this week both in Lynden and in Prosser.  Stacey Beier with the Washington Red Raspberry Commission said the two-day event will have great information for a variety of growers.   “Various blueberry and raspberry and now potato focused sessions are available. There's also a fair...

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council recently unveiled what it calls an innovative shopper marketing and consumer campaign.

The US Highbush Blueberry Council is now taking applications for the third class of its leadership program.

July is blueberry month and blueberries just happen to grow across the Pacific Northwest, with great success in Oregon!

On Wednesday, the North American Blueberry Council announced it’s board of directors, which includes new president Pat Goin of Goin’s Blueberry Lane in Indiana.  Starting in 2023, the board has been expanded from six to 15 members.   The NABC boa...