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Production of Maine’s official state berry dips in the face of drought

by The Associated Press June 5, 2023June 6, 2023

Maine blueberry growers have faced numerous challenges in recent years, including fickle markets, climate change and competition from Canada.

Maine’s wild blueberry giant is raising millions of native bees

by Lori Valigra May 17, 2023May 18, 2023

The bill would establish a $6.5 million annual fund to reduce the population of spotted wing drosophila, a pest targeting the wild blueberry.

Susan Collins wants federal government to fight blueberry pest

by The Associated Press February 14, 2023February 14, 2023

In the face of climate change, Maine’s wild blueberry growers see a bit of hope

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

With less rain, blueberry growers face an expensive predicament

by Mehr Sher September 15, 2022September 14, 2022

Wild blueberries on the Blue Hill Peninsula have been devastated by the drought.

Maine’s drought is devastating the Blue Hill Peninsula’s wild blueberry crops

by Carol Bousquet, Maine Public August 11, 2022August 11, 2022

Looming drought threatens Maine’s blueberry growers

by Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

9 things you probably don’t know about Maine’s wild blueberries

by Bob Duchesne, Good Birding July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

There’s a tasty snack waiting for you on Maine hiking trails this summer

by Aislinn Sarnacki July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

USDA says Maine blueberry growers had a big 2021

by The Associated Press May 10, 2022May 11, 2022

How to grow wild blueberries in your home garden

by Homestead Contributor April 14, 2022April 13, 2022

A high-tech camera can save Maine’s blueberries from climate change

by Julia Bayly December 2, 2021December 1, 2021

Plan to cut food waste will send Maine blueberries to food banks

by The Associated Press November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

$500k grant program will boost blueberry wine production and other inventive uses for Maine’s specialty crops

by Sam Schipani November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

Rockport project is 1st in Maine to produce blueberries and solar power

by Lauren Abbate November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

Maine blueberry growers had bounce-back year, aided by rain

by The Associated Press September 26, 2021September 26, 2021

Go wild with your blueberries with these 10 berry recipes

by Emily Burnham August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Maine hiking trails where you can pick wild blueberries

by Aislinn Sarnacki July 24, 2021July 24, 2021

Maine will celebrate the blueberry next month

by The Associated Press July 24, 2021July 24, 2021

Wyman’s expands wild blueberry supply as it purchases Ellsworth-based company

by David Marino Jr. July 16, 2021July 16, 2021