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Ago. 14, 2024
Washington Blueberry Commisssion: «no hay arándanos procesados en inventario, por lo que esperamos que el mercado sea fuerte»
Washington continues to dominate the American blueberry market with the state producing more than any other state or Canada, said Washington Blueberry Commission Executive Director Alan Schreiber.
“We’re the number-one producer. Forty-five percent is in the greater Columbia Basin, so the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley. Fifty-five percent is on the west side. Production in Eastern Washington looks to be pretty strong,” Schreiber said.
The Washington blueberry harvest has started with Eastern Washington farmers starting a few weeks before those on the west side. Schreiber said the quality appears to be good so far and the main challenge for the crop has been hotter-than-usual weather. Many growers are focused on ensuring their crops don’t get hit hard by the sun and that their workers are hydrated and safe, while still focusing on getting the crop in and then out to market.
“The hot weather has taken a lot of the fun out of harvest, but yields seem to be pretty good,” Schreiber said.
Source: Bassin Business Journal
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