Big Bite Taken Out of California Wine Grape Crush

Most producers cite labor as their biggest headache and are looking forward to technological advancements to provide answers.

The majestic trees in the Golden State have more going for them than good looks; they provide a home to insect pest-loving bats.

With harvest ending, weed control might not be top of mind at a lot of vineyards. But it […]

A new subsurface irrigation system is showing promise for slashing water usage in vineyards. Many vineyards use drip […]

It’s not just people who need to beat the ever-increasing California temperatures these days. Grape growers are finding […]

Although this past winter may be considered more mild, severe cold the two winters prior in the Midwest […]

Determining accurate estimates of grape crop yield is notoriously difficult, but new methods involving precision sensing technology could […]

Scientists in eastern Washington are finding drought-tolerant alternatives to roses at the end of vineyard rows that not […]

The University of Minnesota has released a new cold-hardy grape that holds promise for winemakers wanting to make […]

Washington State University scientists believe they have discovered a sweet spot for irrigating white wine grapes. Dr. Markus […]

Areas that don’t typically see many infections could be in for a surprise this year, thanks to a wetter spring. Here are some tips to keep these diseases at bay.

Marc Fuchs receives the New York Wine & Grape Foundation 2016 Research Award for addressing and combating grapevine diseases.

VinSense LLC has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to fund expansion of a software program that helps growers make irrigation and other vineyard management decisions based on climate, weather, soil variation, and other factors.

Over the last 20 years, researchers have been working to develop new grapes resistant to Pierce’s disease. Now the varieties are nearing release.

California vineyards and wineries are working to preserve the land and their businesses for future generations as part of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance  Sustainable Winegrowing Program.

Spraying vineyard edges can provide greater control at a lesser cost. Researchers are working to make cost-effective, vineyard-specific edge-spraying equipment commercially available.

Although Northeast and Midwest grape growing regions have so far been spared from extreme cold this year, the […]

After two consecutive harsh winters, grapevine freeze protection is top of mind for many Eastern and Midwestern growers. […]

Plant scientists have discovered an enzyme that appears to play a big role in the leaf scorch that accompanies Pierce’s disease. The discovery could lead to new tools to combat the disease.