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California Ag Today
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded $1.5 million in funding from the USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, also known as RAPP.
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
Fruit Grower Report
An Oregon State University study shows organic blueberry growers can now compete with conventional operations.
The Agribusiness Update
As we celebrate National Blueberry Month, a University of Florida dietitian says the fruit could be called “power berries”, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants.
Southeast Regional Ag News
It's National Blueberry Month! In partnership with Major League Eating, professional competitive eaters were invited to eat as many blueberries as possible in the span of eight minutes, setting a world record of 18.475 lbs.
The Agribusiness Update
Thanks to favorable growing conditions, California blueberry farmers appear on track to harvest what could be their largest crop ever, and the markup for House Ag Chair GT Thompson’s farm bill will move ahead despite scores from the Congressional Budget Office.
California Ag Today
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is announcing that they’ve been awarded $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) to expand export opportunities for U.S.A. blueberries.
The Agribusiness Update
As pickleball’s popularity soars, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announced its partnership with “Major League Pickleball” for their 2024 season, and U.S. Meat Export Federation data shows beef exports below last March’s large volume, but the highest since last June.
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Wednesday, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia blueberry growers have voted to extend the $5 per ton assessment on marketed blueberries for an additional three years.
The Agribusiness Update
Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, and the USDA, FDA, and CDC announced the detection of Bird Flu in cattle.
The Agribusiness Update
Total cash labor expenses for U.S. ag higher, and new funding announced from the USDA will help dairy producers affected by natural disasters.
The Agribusiness Update
With imports now at nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years, and USDA releases June Planted Acreage Estimates
Southeast Regional Ag News
A multidisciplinary team of University of Georgia agriculture experts are working to determine causes and solutions to postharvest quality problems that have hit Georgia’s blueberry growers hard in recent seasons.
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Blueberry Commission executive director Alan Schreiber talks about this year's harvest, that is happening now, and the effort to expand export markets for Washington berries.
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Blueberry Commission executive director Alan Schreiber talks about this year's harvest, that is happening now, and the effort to expand export markets for Washington berries.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington blueberry growers are targeting Southeast Asian markets to expand their reach, according Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington blueberry growers are targeting Southeast Asian markets to expand their reach, according Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber.
Fruit Grower Report
The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.
Fruit Grower Report
The 2022 Blueberry harvest is underway and in spite of early cold weather challenges and more recent heat challenges, Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director, Alan Schreiber says the crop is looking very good.
The Agribusiness Update
California Blueberry crop smaller than first thought, and U.S. red meat exports remain impressive despite challenges.