Learn Tricks of the Trade in Cold Climate Grape Growing By Gary Gao|March 16, 2021 Research presentation delves into the process of growing cold climate grape varieties. Read More
First ‘Red Flame’ Table Grape Grower Dies Posted by David Eddy|March 12, 2021 Robert Bianco, co-owner of Anthony Vineyards in California’s Coachella Valley, was 78.
Mann Packing Adds Grapes To Its Lineup Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 10, 2021 New facility expands longtime vegetable supplier’s offerings to include fresh-cut fruit products.
Virginia Grape Growers Look To Regroup After Tough 2020 By Tremain Hatch|February 23, 2021 A frosty spring set the tone for what turned out to be a difficult growing season. Temperature sweet spot still proving elusive.
Grape Growers Alarmed Over Profits By Thomas Skernivitz|February 2, 2021 Talk about problems: labor shortages, a huge supply of wine grapes along with stagnant demand, freezes – and fire.
The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on California Raisins By Matthew Fidelibus|December 22, 2020 Smoke screen reduces solar radiation needed to dry raisin grapes.
How Heat Waves Impact Wine Grapes By Kathie Taylor|December 15, 2020 Learn what Washington State University research team members fleshed out after examining effects of water and heat stress on vineyard crops.
The Time Might Be Right for Grape Rootstock By Thomas Skernivitz|November 23, 2020 Aggressive wine grape growers might want to consider planning rootstock in 2021, California nursery says.
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.
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.
