Crop conditions are looking good ahead of Maine Wild Blueberry Weekend

MAINE PUBLIC • July 28, 2025

Conditions are ripe for a productive blueberry harvest this year, according to the Maine Wild Blueberry Commission. But like other agricultural organizations in the state, the group is reeling from the sudden loss of federal funding. The USDA has cancelled a $15.5 million grant for irrigation infrastructure to mitigate drought impacts. Wild Blueberry Weekend celebrations are August 2 and 3.