Berries, Table Grapes, and Kiwifruit

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A Grower's Guide to Pruning Highbush Blueberries

The Oregon Blueberry Growers Association called this an indispensable tool for beginning and experienced growers. A commercial grower and two Extension scientists show a four-step procedure for pruning plants of all ages to increase yield and quality. Designed for both the commercial grower and the...

By Bernadine Strik

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Blueberry bacterial and fungal diseases

Pacific Northwest blueberry growers must identify and control a number of bacterial and fungal diseases in order to ensure the highest yields possible (profitable yields). Fortunately, only a few of the diseases that occur on highbush blueberry in this region cause significant losses when left unchecked.

By Jay Pscheidt

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Grape Pruning Basics

Grapes fruit on lateral shoots on year-old canes. All grapes require heavy pruning to produce fruit, but after the first three growing seasons, different types of grapes need different pruning. Wine...

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Berry Pruning Basics

Pruning information for raspberries, blueberries, currants, and gooseberries.

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Nutrient Management of Berry Crops in Oregon

This summary is intended as a brief overview and as a supplement to the nutrient management guides available online at Oregon State University: Nutrient Management for Blueberries in Oregon, Cranberries: Nutrient Management Guide, and Strawberries.

By Bernadine Strik

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Latest News

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Organic blueberry growers can compete successfully with commercial operations

Dec 18, 2017

10-year study shows trio of production methods for best results

By Kym Pokorny
Dec 18, 2017

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New kiwifruit variety grows well in Oregon

Sep 4, 2009

New kiwifruit grows well in Oregon

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Oregon blueberry growth "phenomenal" says Extension expert

Nov 2, 2007

Oregon blueberry growers expected to set new records for 2007 gross production, harvested acreage, and receive record-high market prices.

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Upcoming Events

Aurora, OR

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training 2-day Course - Aurora

Mon, Feb 25, 2019 8:00 am - Tue, Feb 26, 2019 3:00 pm

Who Should Attend? Produce growers, buyers, and others interested in learning about: • Best food safety practices for growing, harvesting and packing produce, and co-management with natural ...

Redmond, OR

Berry Production Workshop

Tue, Feb 26, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Curious about including raspberry or strawberry production on your farm and want to learn proper management practices? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Berndine Strik, world-renowned...

Rickreall, OR

Organic Table Grape Management Workshop

Wed, Feb 27, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Improve your crop management strategy.

This hands-on workshop will teach you about table grape training, trellising and pruning techniques, on-site propagation from cuttings, Learn from Small Farms...

Meet Our Experts

Jay Pscheidt

Plant Pathologist

Bernadine Strik

Extension Specialist—Berry Crops

Amanda Vance

Berry Crops Faculty Research Assistant

Vaughn Walton

Entomologist

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Grapes of Wrath, too late to prune?

Is it too late to prune my grapes being it is mid March? I didn't have a chance and it is huge - about 7 years mature and I live in Grants Pass.

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