| Fraser Valley Strawberry Growers Association |
Most Urgent ***** Virus Control: Plant health continues to suffer from what appears to be a new virus complex. This continues to be the most serious issue facing growers.
Crop Management Controls: Ongoing causes of financial losses to growers are due to:
Weeds: ( *** urgent) Herbicide testing for control in new and established plantings.
Insects: *** Wireworm; ** Slugs; ** Weevils; * Lygus bugs: * Aphids
Diseases: ** Focus on Fruit Rot and Root rot. An additional objective is to find environmentally benign chemical treatments that will be cost effective in their application.
Cultural Techniques - Projects that aim at season extension and explore practises that reduce costs, improve yields will be supported. *
Minor Use Registration - Support will be provided for the expansion of labels and access to reduced risk products. ***
New Varieties (**** urgent): There is a strong need for strawberry varieties that have improved winter hardiness of plants, higher yields, better disease and pest resistance. For the process market the target is to find a replacement for Totem while the fresh market needs a range of varieties to extend the harvest season.
Programs to support: Variety Testing; Development of improved varieties; screening of imported varieties |
| Oregon Blueberry Commission (priorities are in order listed) |
| Continued support for ongoing service contracts: Pesticide registration & tracking; NWREC test block maintenance. Continued support for ongoing research. Investigate Scorch viruses: Monitor infection distribution; Prevention possibilities.Plant nutritional/fertilizer needs. |
Investigate the components and effectiveness of plant based biofertility. Research and education to find cost effective organic production systems. Improve method or study new products for control of weeds, diseases & insects including root weevils, symphylans, aphids, tip midge, cherry fruit worm, fruit rots, and mummy berry. |
Irrigation and plant water needs.
Soil fungi (ericid mycorrhizae) - study effects.
Methods to improve pollination & fruit set in poor setting varieties.
Continue efforts to find cost effective bird control.
Methods such as physical coverings, chemicals or cultural changes to extend or advance harvest timing to fit market needs.
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| Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission |
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| Blackberry rust control - Phragmidium violaceum |
Develop and improve cultural, chemical and biological practices to improve cold hardiness. |
Fresh market - Season extension, protection of fruit shelf life. |
| Root rot control in raspberries |
Soil ecology effect on plant health and yield. |
Primocane management/systems approach. |
| Breeding cultivars that are summer bearing, thornless, high-yielding, winter hardy, machine harvestable, disease resistant, and that have superior fruit quality. |
Thorn management and reduction systems. |
Color stability study |
| Botrytis control to be done with an emphasis on efficacy work to meet Food Quality Protection Act standards for reduced rist and biorational control. |
Fruit composition and nutraceutical properties. |
Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus |
| Purple blotch control |
Dry Cell Syndrome |
Plant nutrition and nitrogen use. |
| Registration of new chemistries to address harvest contaminants and other problems stemming from the loss of long-standing insecticides & nematacides. (e.g. Raspberry Crown Borer control) |
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| Oregon Strawberry Commission (priorities are as listed) |
| Variety development Pesticide tracking & registration Pest control: Root weevil, Root rot, Spider mite, Cyclamen mite, Botrytis, Weed control, Leaf diseases, Symphylans Production systems |
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| Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research |
Blackberry |
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Three |
| Breeding cultivars that are summer bearing, thornless, high-yielding, winter hardy, machine harvestable, disease resistant, & that have superior fruit quality. |
Third party certification for sanitation (traceability). |
New processing methods. |
| Botrytis control to be done with an emphasis on efficacy work to meet Food Quality Protection Act standards for reduced risk and biorational control. |
Primocane management/systems approach. |
Color stability study. |
| Purple blotch control.> |
Fresh market |
Protection of fruit shelf life. |
| Thorn management and reduction systems. |
Season extension |
Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus. |
| Fruit compostion and nutraceutical properties |
>Develop and improve cultural, chemical and biological practices to improve cold hardiness. |
Plant nutrition and nitrogen use. |
Blueberry |
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Two |
Three |
| Establishment of a Northwest breeding program to develop and evaluate adapted cultivars for season extension, disease resistance, mechanical harvesting, and improved fruit characteristics. |
Alternative weed control methods including organic methods Organic production research |
Investigation of pollination critical issues affecting blueberry production. |
| Improved fresh market quality through mechanical harvesting plant architecture, cultivar development, cultural inputs) harvester engineering and post harvest handling. |
Biology and control of vertegrate, e.g. birds, deer, etc. |
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| Better utilization of inputs through better management of nutrients, irrigation, pests and diseases, weeds, soil amendments and integrated soil health. |
Develop added Valve products e.g. nutraceutical, controlled atmosphere storage, packaging, and health benefits. |
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| Biology and control of diseases (e.g. SOD, scorch, shock mummyberry, viruses, anal fruit rot complex. |
Biology and greater understanding of Mycorrhizal Relationships in a production system . |
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| Biology and control insect and arthropods e.g. root weevil gall midge, winter moth, and insect contamination. |
Genotyping. |
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Red/Black Raspberries |
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Develop cultivars that are summer-bearing, high-yielding, winter hardy, machine-harvestable, disease resistant, virus resistant and have superior processed fruit quality. |
Weed control. |
Season extension: improve viability for fresh marketing. |
| Soil ecology effect on plant health and yield. |
Cane management (including trellising systems and primocanes control). |
Food safety and sanitation from field through processing. |
| Virus complex control strategies. |
Fruit rot including pre-harvest, post-harvest and/or shelf-life. |
Tomato ringspot virus and vector control strategies. |
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Root rot control strategies. |
Control of insect harvest contaminants. |
Nutraceutical/nutritional benefits for product development. |
| Identifying replacements for diazinon, fenamiphos (Nemacure), methyl bromide, and azinphos-methyl (Guthion). |
Mite control |
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Strawberry |
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Two |
Three |
| Phytophthora. |
Weeds. |
.Food safety/sanitation/security. |
| Root weevils. |
Development of research programs to define and enhance strawberry quality related to marketability. |
Mites - Twospotted |
| Develop cultivars with processed and fresh market potential, including earlier and later ripening cultivar. |
Cyclamen Mite. |
Irrigation Management. |
| Nutritional/Nutraceutical benefits. |
Increased quality (firmness, color, shelf life, etc.) |
Powdery Mildew. |
| Alternate production systems for economic efficiency (e.g. harvest efficiency), increased yield and cultivar management. |
Fruit rots - botrytis. |
Value added products. |
| Blueberry PMSP (Oregon and Washington Pest Management Strategic Plan) |
| Research |
Regulatory |
Education |
| Identify and develop economically feasible organic pest management alternative. |
Expedite the full registration of fenbuconazole (Indar) and propiconazole (Orbit) for mummy berry disease control and idomethane (Midas) for soil funigation. |
Maintain full funding for Extension and research programs at land-grant universities. Recent budgetary cutbacks and personnel layoffs threaten the viability of IPM research and the dispersal of information between publicly funded agencies and the blueberry industry. |
| Address bird control. |
Encourage EPA to allow multiple Section 18 (emergency exemption) registrations for the same pest/crop complex for resistance management. |
Develop materials, such as pocket guides and CDs, to educate growers about scouting and other IPM tactics in blueberry production. |
| Develop prediction models for fruit and cane diseases. |
Develop a certification program for blueberry diseases and viruses for the entire United States. |
Continue to educate growers about the importance of proper timing and application techniques (e.g., adequate coverage) when making a pesticide application. |
| Determine economic thresholds for nematodes and insect pests. |
Continue to allow multiple applications of diazinon. |
Continue to educate growers via printed materials, CDs or video, about the principles of resistance management and techniques to avoid resistance. |
| Maintain full funding for Extension and research programs at land-grant universities. Recent budgetary cutbacks and personnel layoffs threaten the viability of IPM research. |
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| Caneberry PMSP (Oregon and Washington Pest Management Strategic Plan) |
| Research |
Regulatory |
Education |
| Develop methods for control of insect contaminants in machine harvested fields. |
Approve the Critical Use Exemption (CUE) for nursery use of methyl bromide for production of caneberry plant material. |
Need fully funded Extension and Research programs at Land-Grant universities. |
| Develop and evaluate economic thresholds for incorporation into forecast models that will predict pest occurrence and severity. |
Need more consistency between REIs and PHIs to allow better use of products. |
Need full support of IR-4 to assist caneberry producers in obtaining minor crop tolerances. |
| Develop strategies, which may include resistant cultvars, for control of raspberry bushy dwarf virus. |
Streamline the process for registration of pesticides for use on minor crops. |
Educate growers on thresholds, pest identification and IPM techniques. |
| Identify replacements for diazinon, fenamiphos (Nemacur), methyl bromide, and azinphos-methyl (Guthion). |
Strive for more equity in rulings that relate to international trade, minimum residue levels (MRLs), and tariffs. |
Continue to educate on resistance management for all pesticides. |
| Need insecticides with shorter PHIs and REIs for use as a clean up spray to control insect contaminants just prior to or during harvest. |
Allow multiple Sections 18s for products that are not only efficacious but also needed for resistance management. |
Support and strengthen IPM programs at colleges and universities. |
| Develop strategies, which may include resistant cultivars, for control of Phytophthora (root rot). |
Retain diazinon use pattern. |
Keep the USDA/ARS Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research in Corvallis, Oregon, fully funded. |
| Develop control strategies for perennial weeds. |
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| Develop long range investment in new technologies. |
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| Washington Blueberry Commission |
| One |
Two |
Three |
| Establishment of a Northwest breeding program to develop and evaluate adapted cultivars for season extension, disease resistance, mechanical harvesting, and improved fruit characteristics. |
Alternative weed control methods including organic methods Organic production research |
Investigation of pollination critical issues affecting blueberry production. |
| Improved fresh market quality through mechanical harvesting plant architecture, cultivar development, cultural inputs) harvester engineering and post harvest handling. |
Biology and control of vertegrate, e.g. birds, deer, etc. |
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| Better utilization of inputs through better management of nutrients, irrigation, pests and diseases, weeds, soil amendments and integrated soil health. |
Develop added Valve products e.g. nutraceutical, controlled atmosphere storage, packaging, and health benefits. |
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| Biology and control of diseases (e.g. SOD, scorch, shock mummyberry, viruses, anal fruit rot complex. |
Biology and greater understanding of Mycorrhizal Relationships in a production system . |
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| Biology and control insect and arthropods e.g. root weevil gall midge, winter moth, and insect contamination. |
Genotyping. |
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| Washington Red Raspberry Commission |
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Two |
Three |
| Develop clutivars that are summer-bearing, high-yielding, winter hardy, machine-harvestable, disease resistant, virus resistant and have superior processed fruit quality. |
Weed control |
Yellow rust |
| Soil ecology effect on plant health and yield. |
Labor saving cultural practices including mechanical pruning and tieing techniques. |
Soil fumigation techniques |
| Viruses/crumbly fruit |
Fruit rot including pre-harvest, post-harvest, and/or shelf life. |
Mite control |
| Root rot control strategies |
Nutrient/Irrigation management |
Food safety and sanitation from field through processing. |
| Registration of new chemistries to address harvest contaminants and other problems stemming from the loss of long-standing insecticides and nematacides. |
Nutraceutical/Nutritional benefits for product development. |
Season extension: improve viability of fresh marketing. |
| Washington Strawberry Commission |
| One |
Two |
Three |
| Phytophthora. |
Weeds. |
.Food safety/sanitation/security. |
| Root weevils. |
Development of research programs to define and enhance strawberry quality related to marketability. |
Mites - Twospotted |
| Develop cultivars with processed and fresh market potential, including earlier and later ripening cultivar. |
Cyclamen Mite. |
Irrigation Management. |
| Nutritional/Nutraceutical benefits. |
Increased quality (firmness, color, shelf life, etc.) |
Powdery Mildew. |
| Alternate production systems for economic efficiency (e.g. harvest efficiency), increased yield and cultivar management. |
Fruit rots - botrytis. |
Value added products. |
