Historic Heat Wave Still Has PNW Berry Growers Feeling the Burn

The heat has been so intense that it melted streetcar wires in the cities, and it seems to be damaging crops like raspberries as well.

Industry stakeholders excited for the new year after coping surprisingly well during a chaotic 2020.

Labor, land, and disease tolerance issues are just some of the barriers to running a successful berry nursery today.

See what the longtime berry producer has in mind to sweeten its marketing and communication efforts.

This past year, the fruit industry lost Chad Finn unexpectedly. See why fellow berry breeding scientist John Clark calls him a lasting inspiration.

Effective control of plants out of place takes knowledge, prevention, persistence, and innovation.

Water-use efficiency study in PNW results in 7% increase in crop production.

North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association collaborating on survey of growers on retail strategies and impacts of COVID-19.

First commercial fruit collaboration for Pairwise and Plant Sciences Inc. to serve up diverse selection of raspberries and blackberries.

Get the skinny on tools and gadgets that can help producers reduce labor input on fruit harvesting, pruning, and weed management.

What’s in store for the sector in 2020? Noted researchers John R. Clark and Lisa DeVetter weigh in.

Let the good times roll. Berry growers remain bullish about production and demand for the coming year.

The components of flavor are complex, but one thing is for sure, berries have it, and growers need to make it a priority. Here’s how.

Chad Finn helped develop many of the varieties used in the Pacific Northwest berry industry today.

Wisconsin berries are barely making it with the winged pest on the fly, but scientists are looking at new ways to defend from ground level.

‘Cascade Premiere,’ making its debut from Washington State University, is a fit for processing market.

Unique high-yield strawberry, raspberry varieties living large with longer-lasting flavor.

A team of Pacific Northwest researchers has developed a decision-aid tool to improve management of a most destructive pest.

Newest commodity to help company reach year-round supply goal, and help fuel consumer-focused marketing campaign.