Issues 6 Volume 13
BerrySmart Fields: Exploring New Tech for Blueberries
Self-driving tractors, automated spot spraying of weeds, drones, machine harvesters for the fresh market, and mechanical and targeted pollination are just a few of the up-and-coming technologies being evaluated and deployed in highbush blueberry production. Learn about some of this new technology and research insights at this field day.
Schedule
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
Welcome by Lisa Wasko DeVetter (WSU) and Steve Mantle (innov8.ag)
2:05 PM – 2:20 PM
Overview of BerrySmart Project by Steve Mantle (innov8.ag)
2:20 PM – 2:35 PM
Automatic Spot Spraying of Weeds by Chris Benedict (WSU)
2:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Monarch MK-V: An Autonomous Electric Tractor by Jamie Barker (Monarch Tractor)
2:50 PM – 3:05 PM
Targeted Bluebrry Pollination using Beeflow by Angie de la Luz (Beeflow)
3:05 PM – 3:20 PM
Mechanical Pollination using the BloomX Robee by Lisa Wasko DeVetter (WSU)
3:20 PM – 3:35 PM
Machine Harvesting for Fresh Market Blueberry by Oxbo (speaker TBD)
3:35 PM – 4:05 PM
Drones in Blueberry Production by Kurt Beckley (Altitude Agri Services)
This event is free, but registration via eventbrite is required. Registration will be closed June 12 and be limited to 50 people.
The field day will be at a commercial blueberry field located at: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gh8YAGKJTn64C3Qv5
Accommodations: We welcome individuals with disabilities to participate in this program. Any questions about physical access and accommodations requests can be directed to lisa.devetter@wsu.edu. Requests must be placed one week in advance of the event. Please note that the we will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.
This event is a collaboration between innov8.ag and Washington State University’s Small Fruit Horticulture Program. Questions can be directed to lisa.devetter@wsu.edu