USDA Stepping up to the Plate for Huge Table Grape Purchase Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 14, 2022 Government agency to buy $30 million in domestically grown fruit as part of its 2022 Food Purchase and Distribution Program.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
What’s Being Done To Stop Invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 28, 2021 New York State officials pull no punches against the dreaded plant hoppers.
California Grape Growers Dealing With Herbicide Shortages Posted by David Eddy|December 21, 2021 Global pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions force some to pivot from chemicals to biological and/or mechanical measures.
Why Dry-on-Vine Demand Is on the Grow for California Raisins By Matthew Fidelibus|December 21, 2021 The Golden State’s standing within the raisin industry may depend on the development of DOV vineyards.
Red Alert in New York State for Spotted Lanternfly By Thomas Skernivitz|December 14, 2021 Invasive pest with a voracious appetite continues its spread toward susceptible wine country.
Scientists Ready to Shine a New Light on Grape LOVE By Oklahoma State University Ag Research|December 14, 2021 Find out why Oklahoma State University is starting the Grape Library of Viticulture Extension.
Does the Use of Cover Crops Make Vineyards More Sustainable? By Penn State News|December 6, 2021 Researchers say growing cover crops under grapevines can reduce erosion, enhance soil health, reduce herbicide use, and improve water quality.
2021 a Roller Coaster Ride for New York Grapes By Cornell Cooperative Extension|November 15, 2021 End-of-season analysis shows all but the most severe frost damaged grapes had above average yields.
How the Practice of Keeping Pesticide Sprays in Place Just Got Easier By Thomas Skernivitz|November 15, 2021 Inversion unveiled as attaching a 30-foot mast to a weather station helps define ideal spray time.
Taste Test Shows Folks Prefer Some Sparkle in Their Florida Fruit Wines Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 14, 2021 Carbonated blueberry and muscadine samples win out over flat counterparts in recent UF/IFAS food study.
Proper Management of Powdery Mildew in Grapes: The Fanfare Behind Sprayers By Thomas Skernivitz|November 1, 2021 Effective control of malady involves sprayer fans and canopy density, which dictate ideal tractor ground speeds.
Traps Catch Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Infestation in Northern California By Growing Produce Staff|October 21, 2021 Grapevine pest is an invasive and aggressive vector of deadly Pierce’s disease.
How to Dodge Delayed Spring Growth in Grapes By Matthew Fidelibus|September 14, 2021 Management practices in late summer and fall can help prevent DSG and winter cold damage.
California Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 2, 2021 Study finds using less water in vineyards doesn’t compromise the quality of crops.
Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run.
3 Lessons Learned from a Year of Grape Growing Webinars By Tremain Hatch|August 24, 2021 Zoom meetings aren’t all that bad, but many of us are looking forward to convening in the field once again.
What You Can Do To Protect Your Grapes From Herbicide Drift Damage By Gary Gao|August 16, 2021 Here are some practical steps you can take if you see this damage to your crops.
California Table Grape Grower First To Receive Sustainable Certification Posted by David Eddy|July 9, 2021 Columbine Vineyards, which was founded in 1926 with a single vine, has cut water use and waste, as well as embarking on carbon sequestration.
Clear the Smoke: Groups Call for Wildfire Risk Sharing Between Grape Growers, Wineries Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2021 Bottom line for stakeholders: “No party to a contract should be forced to bear a disproportionate share of the risks when wildfires occur.”
Labor Troubles in the Vineyard? Try a Machine By Thomas Skernivitz|June 22, 2021 UC Davis study reviews best practices for wine grape growers.