Grapes
An unexpected blast from the past shows how growers really do need to take the long view.
Ever-present change has resulted in the installation of new vineyards that are designed for head training and cane-pruning.
Growers reporting a range of concerns, including excessive shatter (poor set) and excessive set
See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.
Seeing a match made in ag heaven, researchers aim to single out the best fresh-eating varieties for the state.
Dr. Patty Skinkis heralded for strengthening relationships between industry members and researchers through technical groups.
Scientists break down the genome of the vineyard pest, aim to slow its momentum.
Arrival of the pest in California seems to be almost inevitable, so the time to prepare is now.
Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
Find out why usage continues to climb at steady rate.
Researchers in, of all places, Arkansas excel in growing table grapes despite the humid climate.
Trait inheritance is important, but breeding is a ‘numbers game,’ according to Dr. David Ramming.
Labeled to diminish fruit sunburn and cracking, a phospholipid spray unexpectedly fares well against smoky foe.
Using drones to scout grape vineyards cuts the need for workers, and the data collection is more exact and entirely objective.
Demand just isn’t there for more than 560,000 acres, and the state has exceeded 590,000 the past two years.
Indirect observations of grafted grapevine roots indicate placing a vine in a root bag can do the trick.
An international multidisciplinary team finds beneficial effects of ultraviolet light on grapes as well as other crops.
Red varieties, which account for the largest share and draw the highest prices, were down 13% from 2018.
Most producers cite labor as their biggest headache and are looking forward to technological advancements to provide answers.