IMPORTATION ...
TRADE ISSUES ...
U.S. trade hawks setting sights on foreign berries, produce
Marks the second time this year that Lighthizer has raised concerns over foreign berry imports
BLUEBERRY STRUGGLES ...
Maine blueberry industry reels from drought, frost, virus
One of the biggest problems was the drought, which afflicted much of northern New England
COVID-19 ...
Blueberry workers test positive for coronavirus in Maine
Cases have come at a time when the state is struggling to fill agricultural jobs
ONGOING RESEARCH ...
Study finds wild blueberry extracts influence blood vessel formation
Scientists are working to identify the wild blueberry polyphenols that aid in blood vessel formation
BLUEBERRY SEASON ...
Blueberry Festival at Warrensburgh farmers' market
Learn how to grow your own with information provided by local Master Gardeners
UPCOMING EVENT ...
UMaine Extension hosts wild blueberry virtual field days
From 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, July 9–30, tune in to hear topics on wild blueberries
BLUEBERRY BLIGHTS ...
Twig and blossom blights in Michigan blueberries
Freezes and disease cause similar symptoms on blueberry plants
BLUEBERRY WEBINAR ...
Pre-bloom blueberry webinar is May 12
Hear updates on issues related to the early portion of the blueberry season
BERRY RESEARCH ...