Adult Spotted Lanternfly and Eggs Found in Upstate New York By Thomas Skernivitz|November 17, 2020 State officials urge grower vigilance, as the pest favors grapes, a hallmark of the Finger Lakes region. Read More
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Revealing the Virtues of Precision Viticulture By Thomas Skernivitz|November 3, 2020 Cornell University and the Efficient Vineyard project continue to dig into data for growers.
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in Ohio By Thomas Skernivitz|October 28, 2020 Discovery of one dead adult leads to the capture of five live adults near the Pennsylvania border.
New Tech Helps See Whole Picture of Table Grapes By Thomas Skernivitz|October 24, 2020 Unsure as to why part of its crop was lackluster, Fowler Packing turned to flight imagery to discover its irrigation shortcomings.
2020 Claims California Winegrowers to the Tune of $150 Million Loss Posted by David Eddy|October 21, 2020 Grower survey by Sonoma County association says wildfires and COVID-19 pandemic will lead to more than a quarter of grapes going unpicked.
New Cold-Hardy Wine Grape Proving Hugely Popular Posted by David Eddy|October 15, 2020 The University of Minnesota, which is best known for the ‘Honeycrisp’ apple, looks like it has another winner on its hands.
Wildfires Rage on California Wine Country Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2020 Disaster declaration requested as dozens of wineries and acres of grapes impacted by flames and smoke.
Good Advice for the Grape Industry From Long Ago By David Eddy|September 29, 2020 An unexpected blast from the past shows how growers really do need to take the long view.
Lessons Learned From Vineyard Pruning in the Mid-Atlantic By Tremain Hatch|September 14, 2020 Ever-present change has resulted in the installation of new vineyards that are designed for head training and cane-pruning.
What’s up the With Fruit Set Issues in California Grapes? By Matthew Fidelibus|September 7, 2020 Growers reporting a range of concerns, including excessive shatter (poor set) and excessive set
Spotted Lanternfly a Major Threat to Fruit Crops in the Midwest? By Gary Gao|September 1, 2020 See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.
Table Grapes on the Grow and Go in New Mexico By Thomas Skernivitz|August 3, 2020 Seeing a match made in ag heaven, researchers aim to single out the best fresh-eating varieties for the state.
Oregon State Professor Takes Helm of American Society for Enology and Viticulture By Growing Produce Staff|July 30, 2020 Dr. Patty Skinkis heralded for strengthening relationships between industry members and researchers through technical groups.
Understanding (and Destroying) Grape Phylloxera By Thomas Skernivitz|July 28, 2020 Scientists break down the genome of the vineyard pest, aim to slow its momentum.
Heads Up: The Spotted Lanternfly Is Coming By David Eddy|July 8, 2020 Arrival of the pest in California seems to be almost inevitable, so the time to prepare is now.
Wine Grape Growers Brace for Big Hit From COVID-19 Posted by David Eddy|June 29, 2020 Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
Mechanically Harvested Raisin Acreage up to Nearly 30% Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 29, 2020 Find out why usage continues to climb at steady rate.
Grape Expectations Growing up in High Tunnels By Kathie Taylor|June 2, 2020 Researchers in, of all places, Arkansas excel in growing table grapes despite the humid climate.
Famed Grape Breeder: Play Smart and Win By Matthew Fidelibus|May 18, 2020 Trait inheritance is important, but breeding is a ‘numbers game,’ according to Dr. David Ramming.
Why Smoke Taint Is No Joke for Grape Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|May 13, 2020 Labeled to diminish fruit sunburn and cracking, a phospholipid spray unexpectedly fares well against smoky foe.