World and North Carolina Blueberry Industry Updates
Selected news focused on blueberries with summary and links
Mummy Berry Alert For Southeastern North Carolina
Mid March Alert On Mummy Berry Fungus Emerging For SE NC
“The mummy berry fungus is emerging this week in blueberry fields in the coastal plain of North Carolina. Control measures should be applied now in fields that have a history of this disease.” Article contains following link providing more 2013 information on mummy berry – Go Direct To Mummy Berry Info
Read Full Article On NC State University Cooperative Extension Website
Agricultural Act of 2014 Highlights
Specialty Crops Benefit from Recent Farm Bill
“Specialty crop Title I, III, I, VII, & X provide various incentives for the marketing, promotion, and research development of specialty horticultural crops.” Linked article to the USDA site provided highlight overview of Specialty Crop focus in the 2014 Farm Bill. Lots of information here, so grab your evening tea, pajamas, get comfortable and enjoy…
Read the Entire Article on the USDA Economic Research Service Website
Oregon Blueberry Fight Prompts Farm Bill Changes
“Hot Goods” classe in the 1938 FLSA (Section 10011) adds new consultation between the Secretary of Labor and the Agricultural Secretary regarding any restraining or confiscation of shipments. Dispute between Oregon Farmers and the Department of Labor in August 2012 prompted lawsuit after farmers were coerced into paying fines and back pay or lose crops to spoilage. Results
Read The Full Article On Cape Island NPR
Florida Blueberry Harvest Expected to be near 25,000,000 lbs
In twenty years Florida is adding a serious amount of blueberries to expected 2014 harvest. Crop expected to peak mid April. New southern highbush cultivars developed by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences that need less chilling responsible for dramatic growth of blueberry harvest so far south.
Read The Full Article on The Produce News
North Carolina Blueberry Festival Event Forms, Applications and Schedule
2014 North Carolina Blueberry festival is scheduled for June 20 & 21, 2014 in Burgaw, NC.
Current Information and Registration Page
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