PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's wild blueberry crop was better than expected this year despite a drought that has hit some sectors of New England agriculture hard, and consumers could benefit from the heavy supply.
Maine, which is by far the largest wild blueberry-producing state in the country, most likely hit its five-year average of about 93 million pounds of blueberries this summer, Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine Executive Director Nancy McBrady said.
Growers normally welcome a big crop. But blueberry prices have been somewhat low in recent years, and this summer's big supply could add to that trend.
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