Adding up Some of the Latest Grape Production Data Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 30, 2024 Dig into numbers harvested by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service for grapes in California and Washington State.Read More
Considering the Spotted Lanternfly Threat to California Grapes By David Eddy|May 27, 2024 The invasive pest from Asia loves grapes. American Fruit Grower Lead Editor asks: Does catastrophe await?
Global Table Grape Grower Finds New Opportunity India Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 21, 2024 The world’s fruit production continues to grow. Learn more about Bloom Fresh International opening in India as a new company.
Scientists Making Sure Vine Mealybugs Are Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places By USDA-ARS|May 15, 2024 Learn what new ways are being examined to foil the love lives of costly vineyard pest.
By The Numbers: Latest Fruit Production Trends in the U.S. Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 10, 2024 USDA-NASS releases its latest non-citrus fruits production report. Utilized apple production in Oregon and Washington up 25% from 2022.
California Crush: Wine Grape Haul Too Big To Sell By David Eddy|April 29, 2024 The Golden State sees its largest crush since 2018. And that’s not counting what got left on the vine.
Good Vibrations: The New Buzz About What’s Shaking up Spotted Lanternfly By Thomas Skernivitz|April 1, 2024 Hearsay proves true, as buzzing power lines really do attract spotted lanternflies.
Ways Wine Grape Growers Are Adapting to Climate Change By David Eddy|March 29, 2024 Researcher examines effectiveness of canopy architecture manipulation and irrigation in helping wine grape growers adjust to warming climates.
On the Vineyard Checklist for Growers: Don’t Forget the Basics By Tremain Hatch|March 18, 2024 The future is uncertain, so focus on those grape-growing production factors you can control.
Keys To Managing Potassium in Vineyards By Matthew Fidelibus|March 11, 2024 Though one of the planet’s most abundant elements, grapevines are often K-deficient.
Again!? The Time Is Now for California Wine Grape Growers To Pull Out Old Vines By David Eddy|March 5, 2024 A large 2023 crop was not welcome as wine sales continue post-COVID decline.
Concrete Posts Grow In Demand For More Grape Vineyards By David Eddy|February 19, 2024 U.S. company launches production of concrete posts for more long-lasting trellises in orchards and vineyards.
Competitiveness on the Mind of California Table Grape Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 17, 2024 California Table Grape Commission provides USDA with input on ways to enhance competitiveness through formal comments and recent testimony.
Good Bugs Helping Grape Growers Win Against Weeds By Thomas Skernivitz|January 15, 2024 Colorado producers bring beneficial insects to the front line in their fight against bindweed, thistle, and more.
Reasons 2023 Was a Year of Extremes for Grape Growers By Matthew Fidelibus|December 18, 2023 Radical weather heightened pest pressures in California’s San Joaquin Valley vineyards.
On Target for a Weed Control Victory in Vineyards By Thomas Skernivitz|December 11, 2023 Vision-guided spraying fares well against grape suckers; herbicide use diminished.
Great Grapevines On The Go With Double A Vineyards By Thomas Skernivitz|December 5, 2023 Double A Vineyards looks in all directions from New York state to supply growers with disease-resistant, clean plants.
A Century Of Grape Breeding And Still Growing Strong By David Eddy|November 27, 2023 Breeders of table and raisin grapes in California’s San Joaquin Valley saluted for their terrific varieties.
One of the Best Harvests in Years? California Vintners Think So By Wine Institute|November 25, 2023 Despite getting a late jump on harvest, wine grape growers are expecting a vintage year to remember.
California Table Grape Growers Speak Out Against Import Threat Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 17, 2023 Proposed systems approach would end current requirement that all table grapes from Chile be fumigated before distribution in the U.S.
