The Business of Blueberries

The blueberry industry is like no other: passionate, resilient, and innovative. This podcast is your source for the latest information on the production, markets, research and technology related to the blueberry value chain. This is the Business of Blueberries.

Talking Trade With Brian Kuehl of the Agriculture Trade Education Council
Apr 18, 2025 – 43:52
Farming, Finance and The Future With JC Clinard of Frutura
Mar 21, 2025 – 31:07
Wade Jackson on Berry Genetics at Family Tree Farms
Mar 14, 2025 – 38:48
Harvesting Change: Women Leading the Way in Blueberries
Mar 7, 2025 – 35:44
The Impact of Genetics on Blueberry Quality With Greg Willems
Feb 28, 2025 – 32:08
Preserving the Shelf Life of Blueberries With George Lobisser
Feb 21, 2025 – 39:13
Newly Appointed NABC Chair Teddy Koukoulis and USHBC Chair Bryan Sakuma Look to the Future
Feb 7, 2025 – 45:21
Pat Goin Looks Back on Her Time as NABC Chair
Jan 30, 2025 – 33:00
Reflections of a Chair: Shelly Hartmann on Her Legacy, Lessons
Jan 24, 2025 – 39:24
British Columbia Blueberries With Paul Pryce
Jan 16, 2025 – 35:25
Blueberry Industry Growth Drivers - Part 2 With Hector Lujan
Jan 8, 2025 – 26:23
Hector Lujan on Bringing Berries to the World Every Day
Dec 31, 2024 – 26:43
Meet Inez Be: Building the Blueberry Brand
Dec 16, 2024 – 28:29
Value-Added Blueberry Opportunities With Steve Ware of Naturipe
Dec 6, 2024 – 41:10
Autonomous Harvesting With Sam Gray and Laina Gray
Nov 22, 2024 – 44:30
Blueberry Assessments: What You Need to Know With Crystal Wills
Nov 14, 2024 – 27:49
Delivering Crop Protection Solutions for Blueberry Growers With Jerry Baron, Ph.D.
Nov 7, 2024 – 29:11
United To Solve the Blueberry Puzzle With Steve Magami
Oct 31, 2024 – 27:35
Expanding Blueberry Export Demand With Haiying Zhang and Kevin Hamilton
Oct 22, 2024 – 38:41
Building on the Foundation of USHBC’s Health Research
Oct 11, 2024 – 31:39
Navigating the Industry's Crossroad: Matching Our Means to Our Dreams
Oct 2, 2024 – 30:19
EPA Policy Changes and Their Impact on Blueberries With Dr. Frank Wong
Sep 26, 2024 – 34:46
Collaborations to Boost Blueberries At Retail With Michael La Kier
Sep 19, 2024 – 37:00
Investing in a More Profitable Future With Brad Moorer of MBG Marketing
Sep 13, 2024 – 46:29
Strategies for Blueberry Disease Management With MSU's Tim Miles
Sep 4, 2024 – 31:07
Blueberry Industry Leadership Program Goes Global
Aug 26, 2024 – 51:56
The Changing Blueberry Landscape with Cort Brazelton
Aug 13, 2024 – 46:25
Peru's Road to Recovery
Aug 5, 2024 – 40:35
The Rise of Avocados: Strategic Lessons for the Blueberry Industry
Jul 30, 2024 – 37:43
Solving the Blueberry Puzzle With Walmart's Melissa Byland
Jul 19, 2024 – 39:42
Why This Fourth Generation Farmer Wants to Give Back to the Michigan Blueberry Industry
Jul 12, 2024 – 33:27
A Quick Crop Report - June 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024 – 13:34
Harvesting Success: Todd Eagan’s Blueberry Journey
May 31, 2024 – 38:58
A BerrySmart Update With Steve Mantle
May 24, 2024 – 32:48
Blueberries Declared the Official Fruit of Major League Pickleball!
May 16, 2024 – 36:10
Industry Feedback From the 2024 Blueberry Convention
May 2, 2024 – 34:22
The World’s Favorite Fruit + America’s Fastest Growing Sport
Apr 15, 2024 – 29:42
Investing in Superfruits With Steve Magami of AgroVision
Apr 8, 2024 – 38:53
The Pursuit of More Flavorful Fruit, With David Jackson of Family Tree Farms
Mar 25, 2024 – 38:26
From Berry Fresh to BerryWorld: A Conversation With Jorge Andres Varela of Agroberries
Mar 12, 2024 – 35:49
Merchandising Blueberries at Retail
Feb 24, 2024 – 33:20
What’s in Store for 2024 With USHBC Chair Shelly Hartmann
Feb 7, 2024 – 32:04
A Boost Of Blue In Schools
Jan 26, 2024 – 34:11
Why Frutura Is Betting Big on Berries
Jan 10, 2024 – 34:08
Next Generation Perspectives on Business, Technology and Leadership
Dec 27, 2023 – 37:55
More Blueberries On The Menu?
Dec 19, 2023 – 30:22
Blueberries and the Farm Bill
Dec 1, 2023 – 25:08
Changes in Blueberry Supply and the Impact on Demand
Nov 14, 2023 – 33:10
Chile Enters a New Season With New Opportunities
Nov 7, 2023 – 29:38
What’s the Buzz About Pollination Technology?
Oct 30, 2023 – 31:00

Recent Reviews

KristenBenny

Engaging & Informative Podcast

This podcast does a beautiful job, including exciting guests and a broad perspective of opinions and topics in the industry. Every time I finish an episode, I feel more informed and intelligent! Great job, Kasey!
gonelizalde

Gonzalo

This podcast is a must for every participant on the blueberry industry, from growers to consumers wanting to know more about the business.
CMWBluesGirl

Informative and relevant

I love this podcast because it addresses current issues and questions in our industry in a conversational and entertaining way. Concise, to the point and relevant!
Blue azulejo

Awesome insight into the blueberry industry

Soon to be the world’s favorite fruit… blueberries. Want to know more about the industry? This is a great place to start. Professionally crafted episodes with crop reports and marketing insights.
Austintre

Informational and Interesting

This podcast is very well done and the content each time is timely and useful. Excellent podcast.
Vinemaker

Great podcast

I feel every time I listen to an episode I leave a little bit smarter.
jlcs04

Great!

Fantastic podcast covering all aspects of the blueberry world: harvest, commercial, technology and more.
Love Avocado

Great podcast for those interested in the blueberry business.

This is a great idea and innovative way to share news and information about the blueberry industry, and stay up to date on the latest going on with the USHBC.