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.Read More
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.
Welcome to the Age of Digital Agriculture By David Eddy|May 6, 2020 Using drones to scout grape vineyards cuts the need for workers, and the data collection is more exact and entirely objective.
California Wine Growers Urged to Pull Out Vines By David Eddy|April 15, 2020 Demand just isn’t there for more than 560,000 acres, and the state has exceeded 590,000 the past two years.
How Grape Growers Can Reduce Vine Size with Root Restriction By Tremain Hatch|March 17, 2020 Indirect observations of grafted grapevine roots indicate placing a vine in a root bag can do the trick.
Ways UV Light is Exposing Fruit Pests and Pathogens By Kathie Taylor|February 12, 2020 An international multidisciplinary team finds beneficial effects of ultraviolet light on grapes as well as other crops.
Big Bite Taken Out of California Wine Grape Crush Posted by David Eddy|February 10, 2020 Red varieties, which account for the largest share and draw the highest prices, were down 13% from 2018.
Grape Growers Grapple With Solutions to Workforce Woes By David Eddy|January 6, 2020 Most producers cite labor as their biggest headache and are looking forward to technological advancements to provide answers.
2 Grades of Winegrapes From One Vineyard? Here’s How By James C. Sulecki|December 17, 2019 Find ways modern ag tech is paying off for one of the largest wine producers in the U.S.
What Oak Trees Mean to the Health of Vineyards By Kathie Taylor|December 10, 2019 The majestic trees in the Golden State have more going for them than good looks; they provide a home to insect pest-loving bats.
A Way to Grow More Grapes With Less Water By Christina Herrick|November 1, 2019 Promising research from Washington State University shows direct root zone irrigation can save precious resource.
Sonoma County Wineries Feel Heat from Massive California Fire Posted by David Eddy|October 24, 2019 Witness reports vineyards can’t serve as fire breaks, as strong winds push embers miles ahead.
Why Harvest is a Good Time to Review Grape Disease Management By Matthew Fidelibus|October 21, 2019 A wet California spring meant strong disease pressure during the season; assess now what you will need to do next year to keep pathogens under control.
What Major Milestone Has Washington’s Wine Industry Reached? Posted by David Eddy|October 18, 2019 The nation’s second- largest wine producing state in the U.S. has grown leaps and bounds since the turn of the millennium.
