Maine's Blueberry Industry Faces $28M Loss Due to Drought and Poor Harvest
Maine's wild blueberry industry has suffered a significant loss of approximately $28 million due to drought, poor pollination, and rising production costs. The state produces nearly all of the U.S.'s wild blueberries but saw yields drop by more than half in 2025 compared to an average year.
Topics: blueberry industry drought impact food supply chain Maine agriculture