Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Give Viticulturist An Eye In The Sky By David Eddy|January 6, 2015 Ryan Kunde of Sonoma County, CA, says he's producing better wines now that he flies a camera over vineyards.Read More
Table Grape Meetings In Chile And Australia Focus On Quality By Matthew Fidelibus|January 3, 2015 A common theme was the need to improve production efficiency while maintaining or increasing fruit quality.
An All-Encompassing Look At Grape Pests Posted by David Eddy|December 30, 2014 A conversation with Larry Bettiga, who literally edited the book “Grape Pest Management.”
Meet The Viticulture Expert: Tremain Hatch, Virginia Tech By Ann-Marie Jeffries|December 30, 2014 American/Western Fruit Grower’s newest contributor shares his thoughts on potential challenges and opportunities in Eastern vineyards for 2015.
Does Cabernet Franc Fit Into Bordeaux Regional Production? Posted by Christina Herrick|December 12, 2014 Clonal selection, improving fruit topics, influence of soil characteristics were among topics French researcher presented to Finger Lakes grape growers.
Northern Grapes Project Presents Webinar Series Posted by Christina Herrick|December 4, 2014 Topics to be covered include sulfur spray residues, cold hardy winegrapes, cordon training systems and more.
2015 Mississippi Grape And Muscadine Short Courses Announced Posted by Christina Herrick|December 4, 2014 Short course covers irrigation and fertilization, training and trellis options, pest management, and pruning.
2014 California Winegrape Harvest: Outstanding Posted by David Eddy|November 21, 2014 It’s the earliest crop of the decade, but still a third in a string of great vintages.
Fetzer Vineyards Pioneers Zero Waste Posted by David Eddy|November 21, 2014 Company achieves top sustainability certification by diverting 98% of its waste from the landfill.
Perfect Storm Hurts New York Concord Grape Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|November 21, 2014 More than 10,000 tons of juice grapes are abandoned because of too much production and no market.
Senator Launches Campaign To Open Foreign Markets To More Grape Juice Posted by Christina Herrick|November 17, 2014 If tariff is reduced, exporters could buy more; would help alleviate surplus grape supply.
Report Card Measures Juice Grape Growers’ Sustainability Posted by Christina Herrick|November 14, 2014 Washington growers will be able to self-assess their production systems.
Gift From Washington Wine’s Past To Fund Future Posted by Christina Herrick|November 14, 2014 Industry pioneer’s foundation donates $500,000 for research.
Fact-Checking Some Viticulture Myths By Hans Walter-Peterson|November 11, 2014 Here are a few ‘myths’ that we have in viticulture, and what researchers have found out about them.
How We Got Our Vines Ready For 2015 By Duke Elsner|November 6, 2014 Following these steps helped Midwestern vines recover from winter injury and be ready for the year ahead.
Washington Winegrape Research Feted Posted by David Eddy|November 3, 2014 Washington State University wins national recognition for water-conservation grape research.
Northern Grapes Project Receives $2.6 Million USDA Grant Posted by Christina Herrick|October 24, 2014 Funds will help complete final two years of multistate effort.
Washington Concord Grape Growers Wrestle With Blackleaf Posted by David Eddy|October 23, 2014 Physiological disorder manifested due to unusually hot and sunny summer.
New American Viticultural Area In Northern California Established Posted by Christina Herrick|October 17, 2014 “Eagle Peak Mendocino County” lies entirely within the North Coast viticultural area.
Mapping Grape Crown Gall Tumor Disease Posted by Christina Herrick|October 17, 2014 Scientists are close to cracking the disease’s genetic code, a major boon to vineyard protection.
