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Partner blog feature: Variety is the spice of life, and it may also be the secret to year-round blueberry production

Like many crops, blueberry plants are highly sensitive to environmental conditions. As part of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Weston Family Foundation, Simon Fraser University, BeriTech Inc., and AgricUltra Advancements are teaming up to apply advanced and proprietary technologies like airflow management to create the perfect growing conditions. Their plant-centric approach focuses on selecting blueberry varieties that are best suited to indoor growing and tailoring environmental conditions to drive optimal fruit yields and quality.

 Simon Fraser University VentureLabs is a Bioenterprise Canada Collaborative Partner.

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How Recent Rains Changed Oklahoma's Drought Monitor - Mesonet Weather Report

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Recent rainfall has brought much-needed relief to parts of Oklahoma, but how much has it changed the state's drought conditions? In this edition of the Mesonet Weather Report, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus breaks down the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update and explains how recent precipitation has impacted drought intensity across the state.