Blueberries

New guides examine hybrid poplar as a bioenergy crop, and look at the feasibility of the Duke blueberry.

New free guides available online from WSU Extension include a look at the benefits of storing carbon in inland northwest crop soils, as well as the economics of growing the Draper blueberry west of the Cascades. Every month, experts with WSU share new information through the WSU Extension Publications bookstore. 2022 Cost Estimates of Producing […]

To help grow $800M crop, team studies ways to improve bee pollination.

The annual Washington Small Fruit Conference and Lynden Ag Show is being held online this year from Dec. 1-4.

Scientists team up for $12 million search for genes, valuable traits for new and tastier blueberries and cranberries.

DALLESPORT, Wash. – An innovative technology developed by Columbia PhytoTechnology and Washington State University assistant professor of food science, Kerry Ringer, preserves health-promoting compounds in dried blueberry powder. The technology meets consumer demands for highly nutritious foods at the same time as addressing industry concerns about costs. Called the Radiant Zone Dryer, the technology was […]

PROSSER, Wash. – The health benefits of blueberries continue to make the news, keeping the market for the fruit strong. Washington State University and the Washington Blueberry Commission will host a workshop for eastern Washington producers interested in growing blueberries. The daylong workshop will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 8 am until 4:30 […]