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. Read More
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.
What Is Being Done To Prevent Fungicide Resistance in Grapes By Thomas Skernivitz|June 15, 2021 See how manufacturers are mixing up chemistries and suggesting a heavy rotation.
Mechanical Solutions for Problems in the Vineyard By Thomas Skernivitz|June 8, 2021 No matter the task, industry suppliers show that today’s growers are fully equipped to take anything on.
California Wine Grape Growers Group Overwhelmingly Backs Commission Posted by David Eddy|June 1, 2021 The Lodi Winegrape Commission celebrates its 30-year anniversary by passing a grower referendum with 85% approval.
Double Trouble for Grape Growers from Vine Mealybug By Thomas Skernivitz|June 1, 2021 Did you know the vineyard vector isn’t content just feeding on fruit?
Grow Grape Crop Expectations With a Good Vine Health Program By Thomas Skernivitz|May 27, 2021 Effective fertility materials and timing go a long way.
Wine Grape Grower Sued Over Smoke Taint Posted by David Eddy|May 25, 2021 Winemaker claims the grower’s tainted grapes damaged tanks and barrels.
Heads up! Is the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter on the Rise Again? By David Eddy|May 18, 2021 Rising populations of the pest that once devastated a California wine-growing region has growers and experts on edge.
Ways To Develop a Nitrogen Management Plan For Table Grapes By Matthew Fidelibus|May 11, 2021 Find out just how important this nutrient is for optimal growth, yield, and fruit quality.
Reasons Grape Growers Are Turning to Biochar for Vine Growth By Thomas Skernivitz|May 4, 2021 Learn more about this soil amendment that’s firing up to be the dark star of the vineyard.
First Fully Electric ‘Smart’ Tractor Makes Debut By David Eddy|April 27, 2021 Monarch Tractor, which hopes to become the Tesla of tractors, unveils first unit.
Cold Snap Concerns Northeast Fruit Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 21, 2021 Cornell Viticulture Extension Specialist Hans Peterson offers advice to growers facing a potential freeze after several warm days.
One Dead, Two Injured in California Vineyard Shooting Posted by David Eddy|April 19, 2021 Workers were pruning vines near Fresno when the shooting started.
California Wine Growers on a Tightrope? Annual Survey Results In By David Eddy|April 13, 2021 A shorter 2020 crop helped rectify the industry’s oversupply, but report reveals growers are still planting a lot of grapes.
California Grape Grower Who Battled UFW Posthumously Honored Posted by David Eddy|March 18, 2021 California Fresh Fruit Association bestows top honor on John Giumarra Jr.; elects 2021/22 Board of Directors.
