Podcasts about blueberries

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council, is joined by USHBC Chair Bryan Sakuma. As a fourth-generation grower, Sakuma brings deep industry experience to his role as a leader of strategic initiatives for the blueberry industry. His passion for blueberries and vision for collaboration among producers is helping shape the future of the industry. In this episode, Sakuma discusses efforts to further engage our growers and encourage their involvement in meetings and events.“ Every meeting we go to we learn a little bit more about how to better be prepared, what growers are wanting to hear, how they're wanting to hear it, because some people are verbal, some people want to see something on a chart and others just want to be one-on-one. So the different aspects are interesting and we're learning, and I think we're doing a better job of getting that information out and growers understanding where we're at, where we're headed and when we're going to get there.” – Bryan Sakuma Topics covered include: The latest opportunities for collaboration between the blueberry industry and growers. Sakuma's vision and priorities for USHBC in the coming years.How USHBC is thinking about technology for industry growth.The ways producers can access and participate in industry meetings. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Sunny Brar in British Columbia, Brody Schropp in Michigan and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on July 24, 2025.

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The Honey Project The Honey Project originally began as an educational effort to showcase modern farming and broaden community and cultural perspectives for our fellow students – but quickly became much more. We discovered an untapped opportunity to partner with AgroVision, a local blueberry farm that relied on bees for pollination. This inspired us to invest in our own bee boxes that would support the farm's needs, with proceeds from honey sales going toward supporting local schools and educational initiatives. We work to provide support both abroad and at home, with additional efforts to re-build the ecological and educational stability following the tragic 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. We are proud to participate in re-wilding initiatives, which aim to restore equatorial biomes lost to agricultural expansion and natural disasters, while helping replenish bee populations, vital for sustaining life on our planet. https://www.thehoneyproject.org The Honey Project on Instagram About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. More from Dr. Raj ⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠ ⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet podcast, hosts Jeff Sarris and Jill Harris discuss the relationship between blueberries and kidney stones, focusing on oxalate levels in foods. They clarify misconceptions about dietary oxalate, emphasizing the importance of balance and portion control in preventing kidney stones. Jill shares practical tips for incorporating blueberries into a kidney stone-friendly diet while maintaining adequate calcium intake. The conversation highlights the significance of hydration and overall dietary habits in kidney stone prevention.TakeawaysBlueberries can contribute to oxalate levels, but moderation is key.Oxalate levels in foods can vary based on growing conditions.Harvard's oxalate list is a trusted resource for dietary guidance.The focus should be on overall dietary balance, not just oxalate.Calcium intake is crucial for kidney stone prevention.Salt and sugar intake are significant factors in kidney stone formation.Portion control is essential when consuming high-oxalate foods.Frozen fruits can be a convenient and nutritious option.Pairing berries with calcium-rich foods can mitigate oxalate concerns.The kidney stone diet can reduce the risk of stones by up to 80%.00:00 Introduction to Kidney Stones and Blueberries01:00 Understanding Oxalate Levels in Foods04:42 The Importance of Balance in Diet07:59 Practical Tips for Including Blueberries——HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8764.KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTSProtein Powders, Snacks, and moreWORK WITH JILL _Start HereKidney Stone Diet® All-Access PassKidney Stone Diet® CourseKidney Stone Diet® Meal PlansKidney Stone Diet® BooksPrivate Consultation with JillOne-on-One Deep Dive24-Hour Urine AnalysisSUPPORT THE SHOW _Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, group coaching, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council, is joined by Dennis Tootelian, Ph.D., an emeritus professor of marketing in the College of Business at California State University, Sacramento. Tootelian is also a nationally recognized expert in economic impact research for agriculture, with two landmark studies quantifying the U.S. highbush blueberry industry's multi-billion dollar economic contribution. With decades of experience advising commodity groups, he brings deep insight into how data drives industry growth and advocacy. “ So, growers had a huge impact nationally. Those were the numbers, but this occurred in each of the eight states that we looked at, millions, hundreds of millions of dollars in activity. Thousands of jobs created. Hundreds of millions in spending as a result of labor income, millions in taxes that get to be used …  Blueberry growers and importers spent about $3.6 billion in an average year, 10 million a day, roughly, and that's a lot of money to be spending, and it resulted in an economic impact of little over $9 billion, or about $25 million every day of every year.” – Dennis Tootelian, Ph.D. Topics covered include: An introduction to Tootelian and his research. An explanation of the macro-economic impacts of the blueberry industry and how they are measured.A deep dive into the data generated by Tootelian's research, and what the data shows policymakers about the impact of the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Sunny Brar in British Columbia, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Pat Goin in Indiana and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on July 17, 2025.

Today, we're going to talk about poop shape and color, and address gut warning signs in your stool. Normal poop should be brown and sausage-shaped. Small, hard, pellet-shaped poop indicates that something may be wrong higher up in the digestive tract.Soft stool indicates that you may have some missing microbes or food allergies. Pathogens can cause loose stool as your body tries to quickly eliminate them. Unfortunately, with diarrhea and liquid stool, good bacteria are also eliminated. Consume kefir or yogurt with blackberries to restore the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Thin, pencil or cigar-shaped stool signifies a problem in the colon. This could mean the colon is impacted, you have many polyps, or there's some obstruction in the bowels. You'd want to get this checked by a medical professional.Normal stools should be brown in color. If you have a problem with your liver or you have thickened bile or bile sludge in the bile ducts, your poop will be light-colored or gray. Floating stool that is also light-colored further confirms this problem.If your problem is linked to the pancreas, your stool will have a bad odor and may appear greasy. Rarely, this could be associated with cancer, but most of the time, it is caused by an overworked pancreas. Black stool is often a sign of something more serious, usually caused by oxidized blood. Blueberries and blackberries can also cause black stool. Beets can cause your stool to appear red. Hemorrhoids can cause red stool due to fresh blood. Collinsonia root is an excellent remedy for hemorrhoids. Green stool is usually caused by chlorophyll from vegetable consumption.It's not normal to poop once every 2 to 3 days. You should have a bowel movement 1 to 2 times daily. Intermittent fasting is the most important thing you can do for your digestive tract. Frequent eating is very problematic and never allows your digestive system the chance to reset.Incomplete digestion usually results from low stomach acid. Betaine hydrochloride is the best remedy for this problem. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Has the National Food Strategy for England been watered down? We hear reports that a Food White Paper expected in the spring has been dropped. The Welsh Government announces its new Sustainable Farming Scheme. Some environmental groups are calling it a missed opportunity. We hear from the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs on what's being described as a 'once in a generation' event.And plant breeders in Scotland have unveiled a UK-bred blueberry. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Marc-Kwesi Farrell is the founder of Ten to One, a contemporary Caribbean rum brand. Born in Trinidad, he's passionate about broadening and celebrating global perceptions of rum through premium blends and storytelling, including drawing from his experience as the youngest vice president in Starbucks history. Today on the show, Marc goes deep on rum distillation and culture, bringing on the legendary singer Ciara as a co-owner, and plans for the future of the brand.And, at the top of the show, it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: Blueberries from West Michigan, a visit to Harana Market in Accord, NY, new water discoveries: Freebird Southern Spring Water and Yuzu Mandarin Spindrift. Also: Hailee Catalano's cold shrimp rolls with celery salad is perfect for right now, Three Cheers is a refreshing new cocktail book, Lei is a very cool new wine bar in NYC's Chinatown, and it's Tour de France season! Get your tickets to our live event on July 23 at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Featuring conversations with Padma Lakshmi, Hailee Catalano & Chuck Cruz, and a live taping of Bon Appétit Bake Club with Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic. Ticket sales benefit One Love Community Fridge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farmers and environmentalists are bracing themselves as major changes to the financial support system for agriculture in Wales are announced today. Agriculture is devolved, and policy is decided separately in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Welsh government will publish details of its sustainable farming scheme or SFS later. Plant breeders in Scotland have unveiled a UK-bred blueberry. The James Hutton Institute has grown thousands of seedlings to develop a berry with good flavour, yield and able to tolerate the UK climate. They plan to call the new variety Highland Charm.The Countryside Charity CPRE says new analysis shows that two-thirds of mega solar farms are built on productive farmland. They'd like to see more solar power generated from rooftop systems instead.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Rebecca Rooney

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Steve Mantle, founder and CEO of Innov8.ag. Mantle and his team have been working closely with USHBC to transform high-tech field data into actionable insights. With test fields already established, Mantle is here to share where we are today, where we're headed and why the BerrySmart Fields program is just getting started. He dives into the intersection of technology and agriculture – specifically, how we're improving our ability to forecast yield using data-informed decisions across the blueberry supply chain.“ Our work is focused on validating a smart farm network that enables blueberry growers, packers, marketers, stakeholders, sales tech and research to collaborate on farm operation optimization. So everything from what tech to be using, how to use it, to the bigger picture of how do we unlock data insights across the blueberry industry in ways that help the whole blueberry value chain grow and thrive into the future.” – Steve Mantle Topics covered include: An introduction to Steve Mantle and his work. The purpose and impact of the BerrySmart Fields, and what it offers to all stakeholders in the blueberry supply chain.What the future holds for the BerrySmart team, and the innovations they're evaluating and sharing with the industry.How to learn more at The Blueberry Convention 2025. We hope to see you there! Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Alan Schreiber in Washington, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Brody Schropp in Michigan, Matt Macrie in New Jersey and Sunny Brar in British Columbia. This was recorded on July 10, 2025.

Do you ever wake up with a fuzzy feeling in your head, you can't concentrate on anything, or find your memory just isn't working as it should? You're not alone. 39% of British people said they suffer brain fog on a regular basis in a FutureYou Cambridge study. But why do we get brain fog, and can we do anything to prevent it?您是否曾经以模糊的感觉醒来，您无法专注于任何东西，或者发现记忆无法正常工作？ 你并不孤单。 39％的英国人说，他们在以后的剑桥研究中定期遭受脑雾。 但是，为什么我们会遇到大脑雾，我们可以做任何防止它的呢？The technical word for brain fog is cognitive impairment. When you have it, you can't think as clearly as you normally can – just as if your brain was actually full of fog. Dr Brennan, a neuroscientist and author, says "Brain fog is different to these short-term disruptions, because it is persistent, occurs regularly and can interfere with the quality of your life, your relationships, and your work". The reality is that no-one knows exactly what causes it, though theories include chemical or blood flow changes in the brain, and low-level inflammation. What we do know are factors that make it worse.大脑雾的技术词是认知障碍。 当您拥有它时，您无法像往常一样清楚地思考 - 就像您的大脑实际上充满了雾一样。 神经科学家和作者布伦南博士说：“大脑雾与这些短期干扰不同，因为它是持久的，定期发生的，并且可能干扰生活质量，人际关系和工作的质量”。 现实是，尽管理论包括大脑的化学或血液流动变化以及低水平的炎症，但没有人确切知道是什么原因引起的。 我们所知道的是使情况变得更糟的因素。Fatigue, for example, is a key contributor to brain fog, making it hard to stay focused. This is because sleep deficiency can change activity in some parts of the brain, which means processing and recalling detail becomes harder. Pain and anxiety can also contribute to it – they interfere with cognitive speed because they are distracting. There are also medical conditions that can make it worse, like long Covid or autoimmune conditions like lupus disease.例如，疲劳是大脑雾的关键因素，因此很难保持专注。 这是因为睡眠不足可以改变大脑某些部分的活动，这意味着处理和回忆细节变得更加困难。 疼痛和焦虑也会促成它 - 他们会干扰认知速度，因为它们正在分散注意力。 也有一些医疗状况会使情况变得更糟，例如长期或自身免疫性状况（例如狼疮病）。So, if you're suffering from brain fog, what can you do to fix it? One thing you can do is avoidultra-processed foods(UPFs). Dr Megan Rossi, the founder of TheGutHealth Doctor, told the BBC that "UPFs are often low in essential nutrients like magnesium,omega-3 fatty acidsandiron, all of which are crucial for brain function andmental clarity". Therefore, we should pack our diets withnutrient-richfoods likewhole grains, vegetables and healthy fats. Blueberries are particularly rich inpolyphenolsand have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory in clinical trials.Hydration is also very important.因此，如果您患有大脑雾，您该怎么办才能解决它？ 您可以做的一件事是避免使用超级加工的食物（UPFS）。 肠道健康医生的创始人梅根·罗西（Megan Rossi）博士对英国广播公司（BBC）表示：“ UPFS通常很低，例如镁，omega-3脂肪酸和铁，所有这些营养素对于大脑功能和心理清晰度至关重要''。 因此，我们应该用富含营养的食物（如全谷物，蔬菜和健康脂肪）包装饮食。 蓝莓特别富含多酚，并且已被证明可以改善临床试验中的认知功能和记忆。 水合也非常重要。So, if you feel a bit foggy, try to get more sleep and consider making some changes to your diet.因此，如果您有些雾气，请尝试获得更多的睡眠，并考虑对饮食进行一些更改。

Summary Our native Vacciniums, what we commonly call the blueberries, are keystone plants which support tons of pollinators and wildlife. They also produce yummy berries which we can eat. In this episode, we talk about 9 species that are native to at least some part of the eastern U.S., and are relatively easy to find for sale at native plant nurseries. 3 things you'll learn from this episode: The ecological importance of blueberries. Special considerations you need to consider when growing blueberries in the home landscape. A short overview of 9 species that are native to at least some part of the eastern U.S., and are relatively easy to find for sale at native plant nurseries. Other Backyard Ecology™ resources Discover Your Next Steps  Backyard Ecology™ Community  Thank you Thank you to our amazing Patrons who go above and beyond every month to provide financial support which helps us create so much free content for everyone to enjoy and learn from.

Chef Tiffani Faison, of Sweet Cheeks Q and several other Boston restaurants, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to share some cooking tips for the peak of summer in Massachusetts.

News; birthdays/events; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; word of the day. News; how close do you stand next to strangers?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; home remedies if you can't find your first aid kit; recipe roulette; making common products from unusual sources. News; famous people's names were mispronouncing; alternative pets; goodbye/fun facts....National Blueberry Day ...a healthy, tasty, nutrient-packed, fiber-rich, and antioxidant-rich fruit. Blueberries are perennial flowering plants native to North America. The blueberries we see today are relatively new...they were first grown in the 1900s. However humans have been consuming the wild variety for more than 13,000 years. The U.S. and Chile are the largest producers of blueberries in the world. Blueberries are versatile fruits. They can be dried, crushed, mixed, and even added as a flavor....and they also make great treats for dogs!

Teachers often talk about the summer slide — the setback many students experience in reading skills during the summer months. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three children's book authors for recommendations on great books to read this summer to keep kids' reading skills up and their imaginations alive. Guests:Shannon Gibney is an author and professor of English at Minneapolis College. The children's books she's written include “Sam and the Incredible African and American Food Fight” and “We Miss You, George Floyd.” She is also the co-author of “Where We Come From.” And she's written novels and young adult fiction, including “The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption,” “See No Color” and “Dream Country,” both of which won Minnesota Book Awards. Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre is a Hunkpapa Lakota from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She was a school counselor for 15 years and now works full time as an author and presenter. She received the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer's Award for her first children's book, “Pet'a Shows Misun the Light.” And she is the author of six other children's books, including “Thunder's Hair” and “We Are All Related.” Sarah Warren is an award-winning children's book author who worked as an early childhood educator for over 17 years. Her picture books include “Beyoncé: Shine Your Light,” “Stacey Abrams: Lift Every Voice,” “Everything a Drum” and “Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers.” Sarah is also co-founder of Picture Book Parade, an organization that promotes literacy and diverse local authors. Angela's guests and listeners recommended some of their favorite books: “Baby Monkey Private Eye” by Brian Selznick and David Serlin  “Llama Llama book series” by Anna Dewdney “The $66 Summer” by John Armistead “Humphrey Series” by Betty G. Birney “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls “Time of Wonder” and “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey “Go, Dog. Go!“ by P.D. Eastman“Where the Wild Things Are“ by Maurice Sendak“Sisters,” “Smile,“ “Guts,“ graphic novels by Raina Telgemeier “How Full Is Your Bucket“ by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir“ and children's books by Kao Kalia Yang “Click Clack Moo“ by Doreen Cronin “Charlotte's Web“ by E.B. White“One Little Lot: The 1-2-3s of an Urban Garden“ by Diane C. Mullen Mindy Kim Book Series by Lyla Lee “Front Desk“ by Kelly Yang “Looking for Lucy“ by Emrys Current “The Rithmatist“ by Brandon Sanderson 

In the latest episode of our specialty crop series with the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, we visit Blue Ridge Growers in Troy, Wisconsin. Since u-pick blueberries opened July 4, people have been flocking to the farm to pick from over 800 bushes representing six unique varieties of berries. Jill Berke has been hosting people on the farm for decades. This year, she says the crop is coming along great, as is demand from consumers to visit a farm. Blue Ridge Growers is one of the farms on the upcoming Apple River Farm Tour on July 12. For details, visit: https://appleriverfarmtour.com/ The blueberry harvest is expected to continue through mid-August. The Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association is a great resource for you to find a blueberry grower near you and to stay up to date on events happening in your area, like the Apple River Farm Tour on July 12. Jill Berke says that through the Wisconsin Agricultural Tourism Association, you can find a network of specialty crop farmers to help you start or expand your own farm venture. This podcast series is brought to you courtesy of Specialty Crop Block Grant 23-10. Learn more about how to engage with Wisconsin's agricultural tourism industry at https://gowiagtourism.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesss Plummers big episode for you on a very big day! The boys were up and about, but were full of butterflies and Blueberries ahead of the live show! We still had a show to get through first, and it was highlighted by an interesting story about Blueberries from Butts, Chom attempting to stop a robbery in his undies and Drapes making the official 'AFL Flog List.' Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! We're giving it heaps this year thanks to the new Mazda BT-50 Ute! LIVE SHOW TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/2c807cd5-e08f-4850-abcd-dfe5659ebe30?preview=32f1a769-aeff-4f83-a81d-c30500d2d032⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on Youtube! Full episodes now will drop Wednesday nights: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@200PlusPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send us your voice messages here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Josh Moffitt 200 PLUS Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sam Draper:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/drvper/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick Butler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Charlie Comben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Clubby Sports: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producey:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://producey.com/

It's a classic from July 2019. Lian, Liz and Julie want you to sit back, relax, sip lemonade and enjoy the day. It's a Summer Splash episode with the history of Blueberries, facts about High heels and Festive food.Blueberry Muffin Recipehttps://satellitesisters.com/red-white-and-blueberry-muffins/The Blueberry Councilhttps://blueberry.org/Blueberry Sangriahttps://blueberry.org/recipes/blueberry-sangria/The embedded ads in this show outdated. The offers no longer apply. Follow us on Instagram @satsistersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Ken Gilliam, vice president of predictive analysis at The Directions Group, and Cassidy Marn, account executive at The Directions Group. Together, Gilliam and Marn turn insights into real-world game plans, get teams on board and help teams move in the right direction to drive impactful decisions across organizations. Currently, they're assisting USHBC with a survey related to its 2026-2030 strategic plan. “ You need data to make a better decision about what your next strategy is, and that survey is one of the primary tools that we use to inform the data stack that we need to find the issues that are most relevant to USHBC and the rest of the council.” – Ken Gilliam Topics covered include: An introduction to The Directions Group and the history of the organization.A discussion about the USHBC survey and why it's so crucial for blueberry stakeholders to participate. (You can participate now here!) The topics and questions included in this year's survey.How The Directions Group separates itself from other groups to reach a broader audience.Check out the “Farmer of the Future 2.0” report by The Direction's Group, a foundational study and audience segmentation of U.S. farmers that changed the way many organizations had previously approached the market.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mario Ramirez in Mexico,Michelle Borges in California, Sunny Brar in British Columbia and Brody Schropp in Michigan. This was recorded on July 3, 2025.

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Fresh berries are one of the best benefits of summer. There are plenty of places where locally grown blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and more are available for purchase in convenient packages, but it's pretty much scientific fact that berries taste better when you pick them off the bush yourself. So we did just that! Ben and Chris ventured out to the Thunderbird Berry Farm just outside of Broken Arrow to get their blueberry fix and learn more about this family business currently in the midst of its 20th u-pick season.  Also on this week's episode, the editors share their favorite Oklahoma-grown fruits and vegetables, and podvents lets us know where to celebrate Independence Day a week early. You won't want to miss it!

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 299 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Bella Fio and Wild Violet Fibers   Visit us at wildvioletfibers.com to shop our latest collections and sign up for shop updates. Splash Pad Party participants can use discount code SPLASH25 for 15% off their order.   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde. $5 Knitting Pattern available on  Ravelry & LoveCrafts Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (worsted) in 845 Cirrus Gray Needles: US 5 & US 7 (3.75 & 4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 115.2 meters (126.0 yards), 60 grams used.   Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page This is the repeatable version of the 2023 Advent, with 16 of the original 24 colors. 259.3 meters (283.5 yards). 70 grams   Granny square top Yarn: MC- Cloudbourn Fibers Wool Fingering Twist in Natural (1 skeins), Advent Mini Skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz (Steel Toes Base) & Fibernymph Dye Works (Bounce Base)- both from 2024. Hook: D (3.25 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 3 round granny squares: Round 1= more tonal color, Round 2= speckled, Round 3= natural Yarn organization: I put 2 sets of colors in each mostly clear zippered pouch from my Yarnable Subscription kits. It keeps the yarn from the mini skeins from getting tangled. Check out this Instagram reel which highlights. 60 squares total Cloudborn 371.7 meters (406.5 yards), 101 grams Legacy Fiber Artz- 162.9 meters (178.1 yards), 38 grams Fibernymph Dye Works- 60.4 meters (66.0 yards), 16 grams Total: 595 meters. 155 grams   Ball Band with a Twist Cozy Pattern: Ball Band with a Twist by Jennifer Lassonde. $2 Crochet pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Hooks: F (3.75 mm) & G (4.25 mm) Yarn: Loops & Thread Classic Cotton in Pewter, Midnight Blue and Bubblegum Ravelry Project Page Stash Dash: 40.3 meters You may also be interested in my more basic jar cozy pattern: Ball Band- Ravelry | LoveCrafts (free)   Stash Dash total for this episode- 1,009.8 meters   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Boss A$$ B|tc# Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh Superwash Targhee Fingering in the Boss A$$ B|tc# Colorway (purposely not spelled out here, though it is on the label) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 90g of yarn to start About the Yarn: Self striping with yellow, tan, peach, pink, light aqua, teal & navy Progress: All but the toe of sock 2 is done   Miles' Montessori Toy Pattern: Montessori Colour Sorter by Lexie Warren. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry & on Crochet River) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Purple, Orange, Teal and Cyan. Knit Picks Brava in Canary, Rouge and White. Ravelry Project Page I've gotten some great ideas in the Toy Cabana chat thread on Ravelry Progress: 6 cups and 4 balls are done. Need to do white for center (basket and ball)- then seam together. Clever pattern.   Felici Granny Stripe Blanket Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in Colorways: Punky, Whatits Galore (50g), Space Disco, Carrot Cake, Base Jump, Game Over, Secret Garden, Fiesta Pattern: Granny Stripe by Attic 24 Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page 7 colorways with 100g, 1 with 50g. I have another 50g skein I could add in (more of a pain because you have to wind off half). I am matching up stripes so they end at same time or as close as possible. Foundation half-double crochet 101. 1 row of dc (probably could have skipped).   Four Leaf Clover Granny Square Blanket Pattern: Four Leaf Clover Granny Square by by Apinya Roszko Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava 500 in colorway Mint & Loops and Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01808 Size:  6 inch squares. Planning 5x7 blanket (30x42”) before border. Modification- the pattern calls for attaching new yarn (at the end of the square) to make the stem for the clover. I just chain to get to the center, make the stem and cut the yarn. I find it easy to crochet the granny square around it in Mint. No issues and one less end to weave in. I am joining squares as I go. I used this YouTube tutorial to remind me how to do this. Progress: Last time I had seamed 7 full squares. Now I have 14 (of 35) squares done and seamed.   716 Splash Pad Socks Yarn 716 Knit Sock Set  in the 716sock base in the colorway: It needs to be ok with getting on a boat with Levar Burton and never coming back. Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: stripe of black, stripe of bright poolside colors. Cast on June 1 for SPP Kick off. Jenna of 716 also sent me the mini skein set which is part of her SPP Exclusives. What should I do with my minis?? Progress: Leg of first sock nearly finished   From the Armchair   Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall.  Amazon Affiliate Link. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. Amazon Affiliate Link. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Crafty Adventures I came home from a massage dying to paint. I pulled out my watercolors and painted the sensations of my pain and the colors I associated with each. I'll be playing with this concept more in the future (hopefully next time on actual watercolor paper and maybe using other media too).   Knitting in Passing A nice gentleman said my crochet was beautiful and that he crochets. I showed him my tank top which was nearly done at the time. We went to a grad party for my SIL and a friend of hers remembered me from Zach's birthday. She wants to crochet so we talked about resources etc. Reconnected with some of Dan's cousins recently. His cousin Melissa and I often talk books, so that was fun but she also said she'd like to learn to knit and/or crochet. Hoping to get together with her for lunch in Boston soon. Thank you to Suzanne- Sew Run It for the beautiful handknit hat and three knit hearts for my birthday. She started it shortly after my mom passed. Her notes say "The colors screamed Diane! The pattern is called Pair of Hearts and it too felt like a connection with her. I know you were and will remain close." Pattern= Pair of Hearts is by Chit Chat Knits and is available on Ravelry for $4.50. Lauren lbeth21 messaged me with Jess from Stitched by Jessalu at Central NY Fiber Fest Susie of The Huckleberry Girl offered to send me a bag. I was thinking of summer and Splash Pad when looking at her shop and she had a bag with Blueberries and Butterflies which made me think of Mom. So special. Thank you, Susie.   KAL News Splash Pad Party Registration is open View Stats and/or Verify Registration here. Check out our Sponsor List Splash Pad Official Rules Enter your FOs using the Summer Celebration Form. Then come over to this Ravelry Thread to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this Support Form & we'll be in touch.   Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Thread Coupon Codes Thread Questions Thread   Events Stash Dash hosted by the Knit Girllls- May 29th-August 30th Summer Bingo with the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast . Get your Bingo Card on Instagram. Sock Week hosted by Knitty Natty- July 20-27 Goal is to complete 1 adult sock during Sock Week Tour de Fleece: July 5-July 27 . Tour de Fleece Ravelry Group. Rest Days: Tuesday, July 15 and Monday, July 21. Challenge Days: The first one is Stage 10, on Monday, July 14. The second is Stage 15, on Sunday, July 20. Summer Spin In hosted by Marsha & Kelly of Two Ewes Fiber Adventure. May 31- September 1. All spinning and making with handspun yarn counts. Preparing fleeces also counts. Let's go! Flock Fiber Festival in Seattle, WA- August 8-10 Fiber Revival in Newbury, MA- August 16th   Life in Focus   I shared about my Summer Bucket List and the graphic/template I created for my Patrons. Do you have any ideas for me? My Word of the Year for 2025 is Welcome. I recently received a beautiful cross stitched piece with the word Welcome on it from Heidi, Yarnitheidi on Instagram and Ravelry. Thank you, Heidi!   On a Happy Note   The Splash Pad Kick Off Virtual sessions were so much fun! The Waitress at the North Shore Music Theater (closes 6/15) Cellar clean out, using new shelves and bins to organize. We also gathered a lot of items to donate. Playing Five Crowns, totally exhausted, crushing the guys (had a score of 3 then 7 for most of the game) and then going home to sleep. Quality time at the nail salon with Riley Knitting by the pool as Riley, Garret & Millie took their first dip. Will's high school graduation party. Flowers for my birthday Red Sox game with my Dad. A stressful work project really ramped up on my birthday. My friend got yummy pastries for us to share in the office. Celebrating my birthday with Dan, Dad, Riley Garret and Millie. Really funny birthday videos from Gabriella & Zachary. Audible sale. I got a ton of great books and I'm really excited about reading again. Daisies are finally starting to come in. They grow wild in our yard but they're late this year.   Quote of the Week “A well-composed book is a magic carpet on which we are wafted to a world that we cannot enter in any other way.”   ― Caroline Gordon     Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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(Episode 337) The Blueberry Chicks come to the studio to talk about the popularity of Blueberries and the Blueberry Store in South Haven. They also brought in some Blueberry Silk Pie from the Grand Traverse Pie Company that you can find at the Blueberry Store. After that, Amanda Jones and Mason Dixon join Rob in the studio to talk to Scott Spears from the Wild Woody's and Scott Spears Trio. Scott tells us about performing on County Road 689 and his upcoming Jimi Hendrix tribute on June 28th. The gang talks a little about the riots and protesters before we have Racin' Mason Dixon's Front Porch Stomp. Mason invites Alex Clubb from Alex Clubb Racing, LLC. He tells us about his racing life, a run for Mayor in Morris, Illinois and his savage high school wrestling days. It's all here, right now and so much more on the Moondog Show.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Lucas Thelosen, founder and CEO of Gravity, and Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for USHBC and NABC. Thelosen has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to transform industries, and today he and Vargas discuss what this means for blueberries and for agriculture. “ What if we could bring the same level of analytical sophistication that someone like Amazon has or someone like Google has, to the average business?” – Lucas Thelosen“ I think that artificial intelligence piece where you can have an analyst with you 24/7, whether you're working on stuff in an airplane or in the middle of the night, it's there for you to be able to help you understand things that you didn't see.” – Joe Vargas Topics covered include: An introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) and its use for extracting insights from data.A discussion about how the USHBC is leveraging advancements in AI to help the industry make more optimal decisions. Why this is the next evolution of the BerrySmart Insights platform.How data and AI will impact the future of the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from TJ Hafner in Oregon, Alan Schreiber in Washington, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, Pat Goin in Indiana, Luis Vegas in Peru and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on June 12, 2025.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Mario Steta, chair of the International Blueberry Organization (IBO) and vice president of sustainability, compliance and public affairs for Driscoll's Europe, Middle East and Africa. With deep experience in global berry production and trade, Steta is helping lead the charge on innovation, sustainability and international collaboration in the blueberry industry. Under his leadership, the IBO represents over 90% of the world's blueberry production. He shares the current state of affairs in the blueberry industry and the many benefits he sees in global collaboration to improve technology and innovation for all blueberry stakeholders. “ But, in essence, we see the blueberry industry and our commitment to it, beyond what we do as a company and with our growers, as an effort that speaks for exactly what we're doing today. Opening up and having a dialogue of the things we can work together, the concerns we have, and the differences we have, too, which is important.” – Mario Steta Topics covered include: An introduction to Steta and his work with IBO and Driscoll's. A discussion on IBO's mission and the progress it's making on behalf of the global blueberry industry.Details on this year's IBO summit in South Africa.Insights from the IBO 2024 Report.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mario Ramirez in Mexico, Michelle Borges in California, Sunny Brar in British Columbia, Jody McPherson in North Carolina, TJ Hafner in Oregon, Luis Vegas in Peru and Derrin Wheeler in Georgia. This was recorded on June 6, 2025.

The South Australian state lamb record smashed at the Dublin sale, Treasury Wine Estates opens a new $15m facility in SA dedicated to making no-alcohol wines, and seasonal shortages and crop damage pushing up blueberry prices.

From reminiscing on childhood games and iconic franchises to problematic political ideologies, Chase and Courn are chatting about nostalgia this week! Were things actually better?Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Paul Sandefur, Ph.D., vice president of research and development at Fall Creek Farm and Nursery. Sandefur received his bachelor's and master's degrees in horticulture from the University of Arkansas, and his doctoral degree from Washington State University. He leads the mid- and high-chill blueberry breeding program based in Oregon, and collaborates closely with Fall Creek's breeding teams in Mexico and Europe. He joins the podcast to share about the process of bringing new blueberry varieties to the market, and the many characteristics Fall Creek is focusing on for the future of the industry.“ Now, I have the pleasure of working with our global team to bring new varieties to the market. So really focusing on new varieties that have the eating experience that brings the joy that we need consumers to have, that we want consumers to have, but then also have the grower economics to make it work. That's what gets me going and that's what I get excited about doing every day.” – Paul Sandefur, Ph.D. Topics covered include: An introduction to Sandefur and his work. The process behind developing new blueberry varieties and the obstacles plant breeders face in bringing them to market.The traits and unique qualities of the Peachy Blue variety. Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mario Ramirez in Mexico, Luis Vegas in Peru, Todd Sanders in California, Sunny Brar in British Columbia, Jody McPherson in North Carolina and Pat Goin in Indiana. This was recorded on May 29, 2025.

Since 2019, Kasey has been the President of both the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and the North American Blueberry Council where he is dedicated to making blueberries the world's favorite fruit through strategic marketing, industry collaboration, and innovation. He has led initiatives like the "Grab a Boost of Blue" campaign and launched "The Business of Blueberries" podcast to connect and educate the industry. We discuss the new Blueberry Boost Accelerator and how innovation is a growth lever to move the industry “beyond the morning” by promoting the great taste, energy, fun and health halo to help find a “home for every berry” and grab their deserved “share of stomach.”

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Sarah can’t stop eating blueberries and keeps forgetting if they will kill her. Plus, she rejects society’s pressure to have kids, compares lasagna to sex, and gets crude on the side of a truck. Learn more about Second Nurture here: https://www.2nurture.org/ You can leave a voice memo for Sarah at speakpipe.com/TheSarahSilvermanPodcast. Follow Sarah Silverman @sarahkatesilverman on Instagram and @sarahksilverman on TikTok. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is once again joined by Leslie Wada, Ph.D., and Alyssa Houtby. Dr. Wada is our very own senior director of nutrition and health research at the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. She's responsible for furthering the reputation and appreciation for the health benefits of blueberries and USHBC's health research program. Houtby is the director of government affairs for the North American Blueberry Council and serves as a policy adviser to the USHBC, helping identify and advance the public policy goals for blueberries. Together, they collaborate to increase the impact of the blueberry industry on government policy and health research to continue to expand consumer demand for blueberries.“  I don't think anybody would ever question that blueberries are a healthy product, but now we have, because of the USHBC and the work that Dr. Wada has led, we have credible science to stand on and influence government policies. … So it's a great space for us to work in as a credible source of information, and also politically savvy enough to identify where the opportunities are.” – Alyssa Houtby Topics covered include: An introduction to Wada and Houtby, and their work for the councils.The opportunities for blueberries that emerge from the revision of the dietary guidelines and the growing viewpoint of “food as medicine.”How the blueberry industry can impact future government policy and health research efforts.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Georgia, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Indiana, Mexico and Peru. This was recorded on May 8, 2025.

The "Marketplace Morning Report" team is cooking this morning. First, we hear from the CEO and founder of Beyond Good, a company known for its artisanal Madagascar vanilla and chocolate, about how tariffs are stirring up business. We also discover how import duties are riling the U.S. blueberry industry, which has a close relationship with processors and packagers in Canada. But first: why home prices and sizes are going down in some metro areas.

The "Marketplace Morning Report" team is cooking this morning. First, we hear from the CEO and founder of Beyond Good, a company known for its artisanal Madagascar vanilla and chocolate, about how tariffs are stirring up business. We also discover how import duties are riling the U.S. blueberry industry, which has a close relationship with processors and packagers in Canada. But first: why home prices and sizes are going down in some metro areas.

In this conversation, Lori Taylor speaks with John Johnston from Naturipe Farms about the company's commitment to premium blueberries, specifically their Sweet Selections line.

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In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Haiying Zhang, USHBC director of global business development. Zhang has a strong background in the agriculture industry and was previously the senior director of global marketing for American Pistachio Growers. In her role at USHBC, she works to expand global blueberry trade by increasing consumption in international markets. Zhang also works with the USDA to seek grants to continue to develop global markets. “  My job at USHBC is to expand the global trade for our blueberries through increasing consumption in our international markets. And so, really, our goal is to make blueberries the world's favorite fruit.” – Haiying Zhang Topics covered include: An exploration of the USHBC's efforts to expand the number and size of international markets for blueberries.The purpose and benefits of the USDA's Market Access Program (MAP) and Regional Agricultural Promotional Program (RAPP), and how they are being used to promote the blueberry industry.A deep dive into the analysis performed to evaluate global markets and determine which are most valuable to pursue.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Mexico, North Carolina, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. This was recorded on April 24, 2025.

(Episode 330) The Blueberry Chicks, Shelly Hartmann, Treat Hartman, Hillary Fisher and Courtney Tolbolt come in with an update on the fields, the status of fresh Blueberries, the Blueberry Store and this year's crop prediction. Amanda Jones, Scott T and Mason Dixon are all together again to talk about Ibogaine, Madison Byrd's upcoming nuptials, the mileage deduction, the promises of a mayor and a dream of death. On Racin' Mason Dixon Front Porch Stomp he invites Marlene Felton, the most interesting woman i the world to tell us more about her life. Marlene tells everyone about her lunch with Jeffery Dahmer and her parents. It's all here, right now and so much more on Rob Byrd's Moondog Show.

This week on Welcome to the Poddy, Clay blasts off with a hot take on the celebrity women who went to space — are we one TikTok away from reality show astronauts? He also finally joins a gym.Then it's time for a snack-fueled movie review of Blackberry (Netflix, 2023), starring Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton. Clay pairs the film with a bowl of blueberries and dives into the chaotic rise and tragic fall of the once-unstoppable smartphone empire. Expect laughs, business blunders, and real-life reflections on rivalries, ego trips, and the fine art of peaking too early.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council, is joined by Brian Kuehl, executive director of the Agriculture Trade Education Council. The Agriculture Trade Education Council is the premier resource for education on the value of agricultural trade policies, practices and structures. Its mission is to provide understandable and reliable information on trade to inform and empower decision-making that facilitates growth in U.S. food and agriculture. He also serves as the director of government and public affairs at Pinion, a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to the food and agriculture industry. In this episode, he shares the history of global trade as we know it today and unpacks the issues that are significant to the blueberry industry going forward.“ The Agriculture Trade Education Council views itself as content neutral in the sense of it's not taking a stand for tariffs or against tariffs, or for a free trade agreement or against a free trade agreement. That's not its job. Its job is to provide trade information, so it tries to stay out of the fights and the debates. It tries to just provide information so that everyone who's engaged in those discussions can operate off a common platform of knowledge and understanding.” – Brian Kuehl Topics covered include: An introduction to Kuehl and his work. The opportunities provided by the Agriculture Trade Education Council and the importance of this type of education.The history of the global trade system and the dynamic nature of its evolution.The most significant aspects of current agricultural trade that will impact the blueberry industry.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Jody McPherson in North Caroline, T.J. Hafner in Oregon and Mario Ramirez in Mexico. This was recorded on April 17, 2025.

Navigating comparison with children. (1:22) Children’s books Easter basket recommendations. (17:28) Overcoming comparison for adults. (25:20) Gentleness – Fruit of the Holy Spirit. (41:34) Resources mentioned : Children’s Books: “God’s Little Flower” https://amzn.to/3R5qxMq “Blueberries for Sal” https://amzn.to/4cl6zqy “The Chaste Heart of St. Joseph” https://amzn.to/3YlSbIQ “The Adventures of Stacy and Tracy” https://amzn.to/444nc8b “Illustrated Bible” https://amzn.to/4csV2Wz “Read Aloud Book of Bible Stories” https://amzn.to/4jpf2vp Lindsey Schlegel’s website: https://lindsayschlegel.com/ The Four Levels of Happiness Book https://amzn.to/3G0OD8M

Ever wondered why you can buy fresh Peruvian blueberries in the dead of winter? The answer, surprisingly, is tied to cocaine. Today on the show, we look at how the war on drugs led to an American trade policy and a foreign aid initiative that won us blueberries all year round. And for more on trade and tariffs check out Planet Money's homepage. We've got articles looking at how much the new tariffs will raise prices and shows on everything from diamonds to potatoes to why you bought your couch. This episode was produced by Sylvie Douglis with help from Willa Rubin. It was edited by Marianne McCune and engineered by Jimmy Keeley. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly newsletter.Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.Music: Source Audio: "Martini Shaker," "You the Man," and "Leisure Girls."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Award-winning children's book author Shannon Anderson is transforming agricultural education and storytelling with her groundbreaking series of picture books that inspire young readers to explore food production, perseverance, and growth mindset. Her latest book, "I Love Blueberries," follows the successful path of her previous hit, "I Love Strawberries" - a book that overcame 10 years of rejections to become a national sensation. The book was featured on Ryan Reynolds' bedtime stories show and received multiple awards, including the National Book of the Year Award. In "I Love Blueberries," protagonist Joe Lee and her friend Margot embark on an innovative agricultural adventure, using hydroponic techniques to grow blueberries. The book seamlessly integrates multiple educational elements: Agricultural life cycles STEM learning principles Entrepreneurial problem-solving Determination and personal growth A former teacher turned full-time author, Anderson is passionate about making complex topics accessible to children. Her books go beyond traditional storytelling, offering interactive learning experiences that encourage children to understand food production, modern farming techniques, and the importance of persistence. Anderson is also developing another exciting series called "Heroes Don't Have to Fly," which focuses on the power of words and personal advocacy. The first book, featuring a character named Scooter, teaches children about using language positively and standing up for themselves and others. With over 20 published books, Anderson continues to create meaningful children's literature that educates, inspires, and entertains. Her work demonstrates the potential of picture books as powerful educational tools that can spark curiosity, teach important life lessons, and make learning enjoyable. Parents, educators, and children's literature enthusiasts can look forward to more innovative storytelling from this talented author, who is committed to helping children grow, learn, and explore the world around them through engaging narratives. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

Prepare to be inspired as we dive into a creative and sustainable approach to gardening with Sacramento County Master Gardener Gail Pothour. We explore how to turn everyday household items and scrap materials into stunning and functional garden art. Whether it's using an old manhole cover as a striking stepping stone or transforming downed trees into rustic pathways, Gail shares her innovative methods for infusing charm and creativity into any garden space. We explore the many ways she's embraced repurposing, showcasing the beauty of sustainability in a tangible, hands-on manner. This episode blends creativity with pragmatism. Gail's enthusiasm for gardening and her resourceful methods bring an upbeat energy to the conversation, making it a delightful listen for aspiring and seasoned gardeners alike.Plus - "Will my blueberry plants recover after being weed trimmer whipped by my grandson?"Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.  Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: Gail's Repurposed Items in the GardenLinks:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (Mar. 28 edition features more about Gail's repurposed garden)Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Fair Oaks Horticulture CenterScilla peruvianaBilbergia nutansNew Zealand Lemonade TreeLarge Binder Clips (for securing frost/shade cloth to PVC supports)Mesh Wastebasket for plant protection (much cheaper at a Dollar-type Store)All About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by JC Clinard, a third-generation farmer and CEO of berries at Frutura. Clinard is also very active in the councils, serving as the USHBC Finance Committee chair, USHBC Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee. He shares about his background in blueberries, his new role with Frutura and his current focus with USHBC. “ I believe demand will continue to increase for blueberries, but I think that there is a whole other level of demand increase that we can take advantage of and capture if we're strategic.” – JC Clinard Topics covered include: An introduction to Clinard's background in blueberries and his current role with Frutura.Clinard's vision for the opportunities ahead for blueberry supply and demand.A discussion of what the industry needs to do to seize the opportunity to become the world's favorite fruit.Also mentioned in this episode: “Why Frutura is Betting Big on Berries.” Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today, you'll hear from Derrin Wheeler in Georgia and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 20, 2025.

Want to grow sweet, homegrown blueberries? In this episode, we're diving into everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting blueberries. Whether you're growing them for the first time or looking to boost your current harvest, I'll cover:

The boys are in to recap a very eventful weekend at the F1's in Melbourne and what an event it was! All of a sudden Tommy's a Collingwood supporter and Cambo had a near cracktivity encounter strolling the Melbourne streets. The boys take us through their experience at the event, including being in the pits and watching the races. We've finally received the Pumps nuts and open them live to get our reactions. Lasagne is on for Cooking With Daddy and we all bring some wild yarns to the table during the News; pugs, cyclonic drug deliveries and even some snag dog action. Motivation is back this week and we finish off with why Blueberries aren't called Purpleberries before heading to The Doghouse. Enjoy your week legends. Stay out of each other!Ever wanted to watch the Podcast? Check out full visual ad-free episodes and all of our vlogs on our Patreon for only 5 bucks a week. Our UFC Sydney vlog has dropped and it's a banger: patreon.com/alphablokespodcastBought to you by Better Beer. Zero Carb is on promo for the month of March, get around it at Dan's, BWS, The Bottle-O, Cellarbrations, Liquor Legends and more: www.betterbeer.com.auFarmer to Fridge: Linking aussies directly with the farms the beef is coming from, cutting out all the bullshit. Grab a limited edition Alpha Blokes BBQ box for $99 plus free shipping OR check out the other options and use the code "Alpha" to get 10% off all other Two Creeks Beef products. Head to farmertofridge.com.au and enter your postcode and search for "Two Creeks" or "Alpha Blokes" to see if you're eligible today.Neds. Whatever you bet on, take it to the Neds level: https://www.neds.com.au/0:00 - F1 Melbourne Trip26:43 - Alpha Blokes Stable31:53 - The Egg Plant32:32 - Cooking With Daddy35:55 - Alpha News58:18 - Trendsetters1:02:19 - Tommy's Headnoise1:04:34 - The Doghouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Wade Jackson of Family Tree Farms. Jackson is a third-generation family farm owner and a board member at Family Tree Farms. He has also developed expertise in genetics and breeding blueberry varieties. He shares about how Family Tree Farms is thinking about genetics and where that's driving their partnership with Mountain Blue Orchards (MBO). “We're always going to hang our hat on flavor at Family Tree Farms. … We have weekly tastings with our whole family, and there's always one of us bringing our kids. … Who drives consumption? It's the kids. So, a lot of what runs our business is what these kids that are 11 years old and younger gravitate to at these tasting tables.” – Wade Jackson Topics covered include: An introduction to Jackson. A summary of the partnership between Family Tree Farms and Mountain Blue Orchards, and the varieties this partnership has produced.A discussion of what farmers care about most in new genetics and where that's pushing the industryCrop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today, you'll hear from Brittany Lee in Florida, Derrin Wheeler in Georgia, Alan Schreiber in Washington and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on March 13, 2025.