November 2023 - 73

BLUEBERRIES
Greg Willems, owner
of California Berry
Genetics, said Monica
blueberries grow
uniformly in size on
the plant, which cuts
down on harvest labor
because they require
fewer pickings. Photo
courtesy of California
Berry Genetics.
be grown in southern states, has another variety in
development: Monica, which is a large variety. The
berries are named after Greg's wife; she spotted the
unusually large berries while walking their test block.
" We've got some spectacular stuff, we're
talking 24-28 mm fruit, that are crunchy and
large, " he said.
Large blueberries tend to have a bigger stem scar,
which is damage to the berry when it is harvested.
Bigger stem scars cause mold and a shorter shelf
life. The skin is also thicker than that of a typical
large blueberry.
" We did some refrigeration trials, and we had
them almost three weeks in the refrigerator before
they started to wrinkle a little bit, " Greg Willems
said. " ... We're looking for bloom, size, crunch,
flavor, durability and when we pick that berry off,
I don't want a big stem scar so there's not an area
where fungus and other pathogens start decaying
the berry. "
Other positive attributes, he said, include a blue
color all the way to the stem and size uniformity,
allowing for just three picks instead of the typical
five to seven picks for most blueberries. That
lessens the need for labor he said, and with Monica's
durability, there's a possibility it can be harvested
mechanically.
While G&M Farms will have the exclusive rights
to Pink Cosmo and Monica in the U.S., Willems said
there are plans to license growers in other countries
to produce them.
INCREASED
FAN COVERAGE,
LONGER FRUIT BUD
PROTECTION!
* Exclusive trailing edge wedge increases
fan area coverage - 43% more
* 60 second mixing air movement on
fruit bud - 72% more
* 80 degree sector angle coverage -
largest in industry
* Faster temperature rise on
orchard floor - warmer air
draw from higher up in
atmosphere - more air
movement directly under
the fan
Stainless steel
engine hoods
Standard equipment, no additional charge
Phone: 509-248-0318
Email: hfhauff@gmail.com
Web: www.hfhauff.com
H.F.HAUFF
COMPANY INC.
FRUITGROWERSNEWS.COM | 73

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November 2023

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November 2023

Editor's Letter
AgTech: Robotics + smart machinery
AgTech: Robotic maneuvers
Cover story: MSHS welcomes new leader
40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Great Lakes EXPO News: Managing IPM programs and nutrient uptake
Great Lakes EXPO: Schedule at a glance
Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
Organic Grower Fall 2023
NASGA Summer Tour: Garden State demand
2024 Buyers' Guide
Blueberries: Unique blueberries
Strawberries: Strawberry options
Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
Ag Labor Review: DOL's end run
Classifieds
Advertiser Index
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November 2023 - 2
November 2023 - 3
November 2023 - Editor's Letter
November 2023 - 5
November 2023 - AgTech: Robotics + smart machinery
November 2023 - 7
November 2023 - 8
November 2023 - 9
November 2023 - AgTech: Robotic maneuvers
November 2023 - 11
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November 2023 - Cover story: MSHS welcomes new leader
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November 2023 - 40 Under 40 Class of 2023
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November 2023 - 12A
November 2023 - Great Lakes EXPO News: Managing IPM programs and nutrient uptake
November 2023 - Great Lakes EXPO: Schedule at a glance
November 2023 - 15A
November 2023 - 16A
November 2023 - Tree Fruit Variety Showcase
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November 2023 - Organic Grower Fall 2023
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November 2023 - NASGA Summer Tour: Garden State demand
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November 2023 - 2024 Buyers' Guide
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November 2023 - Blueberries: Unique blueberries
November 2023 - 72
November 2023 - 73
November 2023 - Strawberries: Strawberry options
November 2023 - 75
November 2023 - Farm Market & Agritourism: Revolutionize customer relationships
November 2023 - 77
November 2023 - Ag Labor Review: DOL's end run
November 2023 - 79
November 2023 - Classifieds
November 2023 - 81
November 2023 - Advertiser Index
November 2023 - 83
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