{"id":29112,"date":"2026-04-13T10:11:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/?p=29112"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:53:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:53:51","slug":"wild-blueberry-newsletter-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/2026\/04\/13\/wild-blueberry-newsletter-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Blueberry Newsletter, April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_de5088-50 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_de5088-50 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29112_de5088-50\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id29112_24a4ca-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column29112_f21654-af{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column29112_f21654-af > 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"silouhetted knock-out image of a bunch of blueberries and leaves\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-27642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-105x104.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2025\/05\/Wild-Blueberry-Newsletter-blueberries.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Wild Blueberry Newsletter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_0c034c-84 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_0c034c-84 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29112_0c034c-84\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_80c4e2-a2 .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_80c4e2-a2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29112_80c4e2-a2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>April 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_034c7d-0b .kt-block-spacer{height:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_034c7d-0b .kt-divider{border-top-width:3px;height:1px;border-top-color:#003263;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29112_034c7d-0b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image29112_0b04a6-f5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image29112_0b04a6-f5\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"A red wild blueberry field in early spring.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-29113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-1-634x422.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wild Blueberry Equipment Google Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a new resource in the form of a google group which is just like an email listserv. The goal of this email group is for producers and experts to exchange questions, answers, and trouble shoot the purchasing, running, fixing, and improvement of wild blueberry equipment. Growers, Extension, and engineers see a need for better technical assistance when it comes to harvesters, flail mowers, burners, spreaders, fresh pack lines, and other processing equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>How It Will Work:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lily.calderwood@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>lily.calderwood@maine.edu<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with the Email Heading \u201c<strong>Add to Equipment Group<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lily or a member of her team will add you to the Google Group.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phenology Data Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team has officially kicked off this season\u2019s wild blueberry phenology monitoring. We have begun visiting fields across Midcoast and Downeast Maine to track early plant development. These observations are a key part of understanding how weather and field conditions influence crop timing and productivity. Buds in the Mid-coast region are beginning to swell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=8e8f4259a4&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here To Visit Our Wild Blueberry Phenology Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bud Health Sampling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2.png\" alt=\"An image of a dissected wild blueberry flower bud under a microscope with a living and dead flower primordia.\" class=\"wp-image-29114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2.png 433w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-105x94.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-317x285.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/unnamed-2-423x380.png 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,433px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flower primordia are the microscopic pre-flower structures within each wild blueberry flower bud. Each flower bud has between 4 and 8 primordia that have the potential to become a flower cluster. Green primordia are healthy and brown primordia are not, giving us a decent idea of flower bud health going into pollination season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2025, our team dissected flower buds from 5 stems per phenology site to find that 3.3% of all primordia were dead from last season\u2019s severe drought.<br><br>In March 2026, we went out again, this time collecting 10 stems per phenology site to find that 4.58% of all primordia were dead from last season\u2019s drought and this winter\u2019s conditions. Overall, there are a lot of healthy flower buds out there! These numbers are similar to those sampled in Nova Scotia using the same method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 Pesticide Charts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2026 Herbicide, Insecticide, and Fungicide charts are now available to read and download from the Extension Wild Blueberry Site.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=6aaa7ecd2e&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Read 2026 Pesticide Charts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 Wild Blueberry Conference Video<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recording from our recent wild blueberry conference is now available online. This captures the latest discussions, research updates, and insights shared with growers this season.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=783f2a811d&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here for the 2026 Wild Blueberry Conference Video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Update from the Maine Wild Blueberry Growers\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the final steps are close at hand to formally establish&nbsp;the Maine Wild Blueberry Growers&#8217; Association Ron Howard expects it will be a couple more months before it is completely established.<br>If you would like to be added to the Association email list, send a message to Ron at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mainewbga@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>mainewbga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is accepting nominations for deserving Maine women farmers who represent all of agriculture, large and small, who should be recognized. Here is the link to submit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=ebe8bd415f&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>nominations<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual Farm &#8211; Extension Office Hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Calderwood has set up Extension Office Hours across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. There are a few time slots still available!<br><strong>Cost:&nbsp;<\/strong>Free<br><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;April-May<br><strong>Locations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Waldoboro, Belfast, Ellsworth, Machias<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=16407415bb&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Register<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or by&nbsp;calling Mary Michaud at&nbsp;&nbsp;207.581.3175.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2026 Farm Tractor Safety Courses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open to all interested adults and youth. Required for 14- and 15-year-olds to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents.&nbsp;Federal Certificate of Training&nbsp;issued upon successful completion of the five-week course.<br><br>Registration now open for two remaining 2026 courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sidney \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=b8c36349ea&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register Now<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates: April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11 (Exam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turner \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=97d03d5901&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register Now<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dates: April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1 (Exam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a sliding scale course fee of&nbsp;$45 full price, $20 discounted rate (for youth 14 &#8211; 17 and those who can afford ~50% of the course fee).&nbsp;For more information, see the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=2e5ead6fed&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tractor Safety webpage<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mid-Coast Wild Blueberry Field Day\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Saturday, June 6, 2026<br><strong>Time:&nbsp;<\/strong>9:00-12:00 with Lunch to Follow<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Brodis Blueberries, Hope<br><strong>Cost:&nbsp;<\/strong>Free<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=420f7f37e8&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Register<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or by&nbsp;calling Mary Michaud at<a>&nbsp;<\/a>207.581.3175.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downeast Wild Blueberry Field Day (Blueberry Hill Farm Field Day)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thursday, June 25, 2026<br><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;9:00-3:00<br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Blueberry Hill Farm, Jonesboro<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong>&nbsp;Free<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=0b33b93ca8&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Register<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or by&nbsp;calling Mary Michaud at&nbsp;&nbsp;207.581.3175.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>New In The Marketplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=2802fd3d9f&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Our Wild Blueberry Marketplace<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;contains links and listings for purchasing new equipment, listing used equipment and land sales, sourcing wild blueberry products, and more!<br>To add a Marketplace listing, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:extension.wildblueberries@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>extension.wildblueberries@maine.edu<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;with your item(s) name, a brief item description, photo(s), asking price, location, and contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stuart Littlefield, chef and food scientist, is selling his Nyle Food Dehydrator.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=3b612fe4f3&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Nyle Systems<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;Belt Dryer is a custom machine built in Maine, a continuous dehydrator for the purpose of drying Wild Maine Blueberries. The advanced air flow combined with heat pump technology not only evenly dries the fruit but does it very economically. The dryer utilizes 2, four-foot-wide perforated belts that are 20 feet long each. This allows a lot of drying space in a smaller footprint. Each belt has its own speed control as does the air speed. Stuart used this machine to dry frozen berries better than fresh.<br>Nyle Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 Stevens Road Brewer ME 04412<br>1-800-777-6953<br>Model: HT54 Ser # 114850<br>Date MFG. 2011<br><br><strong>Contact Stuart Littlefield for more information:<\/strong><br><strong>Bioactive LLC Oxford ME<\/strong><br><strong>Phone: 207.890.5959<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 ft Blueberry Pickover Belt<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Made by Maine Blueberry Equipment. Great condition. Works perfectly. Just needs a good wash down after sitting in our barn for a couple years. We bought this new and then used it for 3 summers for 2 weeks each year. We have not used it in the last two summers. Bought for $4300. Selling for $3000 or best offer.<br><strong>Price:<\/strong>&nbsp;$3000 or best offer<br><strong>Contact:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maia<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;207.323.1084<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:maiacampaomor@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>maiacampaomor@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Tasks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=581cc495af&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Burn<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=c9cf8f2720&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mow<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;fields that were not pruned in the fall. Check out our new&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=0bb7233016&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>burning factsheet<\/strong><\/a>. &nbsp;Pruning should be complete by May 1<sup>st&nbsp;<\/sup>but this spring certainly has been slow to warm up. Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=2ee16b500b&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mesonet<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=cd94442f96&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fire Weather<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;stations to understand when conditions are right for burning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early April (now!) is the time to apply Kerb herbicide for fine leaf sheep fescue (<em>Festuca filiformis<\/em>) if you did not in the fall and the soil remains below 55F. Start thinking about pre-emergent herbicide applications. 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Scout for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=41869c3585&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mummy berry<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;apothecia in low or wet areas of fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=1a8b039761&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Calibrate sprayers<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;again before the first pesticide applications of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=758d8b8bb1d6f4308a5141934&amp;id=6f3e66d59f&amp;e=b01c557283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Apply sulfur<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in prune-year fields if soil pH is above the recommended range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue pesticide license recertification activities if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/Lily-signature.jpg\" alt=\"Lily Calderwood signature\" class=\"wp-image-13475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/Lily-signature.jpg 380w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/Lily-signature-300x62.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/Lily-signature-105x22.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/Lily-signature-317x65.jpg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lily&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Lily Calderwood<br>Extension Wild Blueberry Specialist<br>Associate Professor of Horticulture<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_311ede-f9 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-29112_311ede-f9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-29112_311ede-f9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wild Blueberry Newsletter April 2026 &nbsp; Wild Blueberry Equipment Google Group This is a new resource in the form of a google group which is just like an email listserv. 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