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Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…sales topping $435 million for the quarter. Berries, which includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, edged out packaged salads for the top spot. Berry sales grew by 19 percent over…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…to enjoy your own homegrown strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. You just need to select the right pot, variety, and location. Make sure your berry plants are getting about 6-8 hours…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…ribifloris as a pollinator for blueberries. The project from Santa Clara-based Apex Bait Technologies will be looking at a liquid bait to help control stable flies in livestock production systems….
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a verdict on the recent blueberry investigation. USITC found that imports of fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries were not sufficiently detrimental to U.S….
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…massive volumes of blueberries into our market, increasingly during periods that in the past provided growers with the bulk of their revenues and often all of their profits for the…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…will provide supplemental support to an ongoing U.S. International Trade Commission investigation related to the damages caused by increased imports of fresh, chilled and frozen blueberries. Alliance members are seeking…
Plants that Should Be Pruned in the Wintertime
…winter pruning to do list should include: grapevines, autumn-fruiting raspberries, figs, wisteria, roses, apple and pear trees, deciduous shrubs, and multiple fruit bushes – such as blueberries, gooseberries, or red…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…imports of blueberries, strawberries, and bell peppers and the impact it is having on American producers. USTR will also be engaging with Mexican officials regarding concerns of imports of multiple…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
…Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding eligibility for apples, blueberries, garlic, potatoes, raspberries, tangerines, and taro. Those commodities had initially only been eligible for marketing adjustments. Payment…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…expect this agreement to be a success.” China will now be importing blueberries from the U.S. as well as California Hass avocados. The Chinese market should present ample opportunity for…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…plants. Strawberries and blueberries thrive in a compact setting and work really well in hanging baskets. Leaf lettuces do very well in containers and don’t require much space or soil…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…Administration for securing resolutions to specific sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues, which will open up the Chinese market to commodities like avocadoes, blueberries, nectarines and potatoes. Looking ahead, we remain…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…pests of many agricultural crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, grapes and hops as well as hardwoods such as oak, walnut and poplar, among others. USDA and State partners have been…