Digital Mapping Could Help Growers Improve Vineyard Management Plans By Ann-Marie Jeffries|December 29, 2015 The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is leading a $6 million USDA Project in precision viticulture, giving grape growers access to digital maps detailing the health of their vineyards.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
The Importance Of Dormant Pruning By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 Dormant pruning is important for ensuring balanced crop load in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Terry Bates, director […]
A Closer Look At Grape Splitting By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 A number of factors can contribute to grape splitting, and this summer, Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University associate […]
High-Tech Sensor System Allows For Precision Irrigation By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 14, 2015 A new product will allow grape and nut growers to keep a constant watch on leaf moisture for […]
Natural Cocktail Developed To Combat Pierce’s Disease By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 9, 2015 All living cells have viruses that prey on them – that includes cells like the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa […]
Researchers Studying Potential Threat From Spotted Lanternfly By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 11, 2015 In 2014, an invasive pest called spotted lanternfly was discovered in Berks County, PA. However, Penn State Professor […]
Sulfur Spray Best Practices For Winegrapes By Ann-Marie Jeffries|August 14, 2015 New research helps growers determine how close to harvest they can safely spray elemental sulfur.
New Disease Control Tools For Fruit And Nut Growers By Christina Herrick|July 29, 2015 Apple scab is a big problem for growers in the Midwest and East. But, a new fungicide boasts […]
Developing The Grapes Of The Future By Ann-Marie Jeffries|June 9, 2015 Through advanced chromosome mapping, VitisGen is working to create hardy and disease-resistant grape cultivars.
ASEV-ES Announces Outstanding Achievement Award Winner By Ann-Marie Jeffries|June 9, 2015 Wayne Wilcox will be presented with the award at the 40th Annual ASEV-ES Conference in Dunkirk, NY, in July.
Deadline Extended For Crucial Winegrape Disease And Pest Referendum By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 27, 2015 Returned ballots to continue the Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter referendum must be returned by June 10.
USDA Reports 928,000 Total California Grape Acres By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 12, 2015 But Allied Grape Growers’ numbers suggest there are a lot more non-bearing acres.
Are Robots The Future Of Grapevine Pruning? By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 12, 2015 A new robotic pruner being developed uses cameras to build 3-D images that help it determine where to make pruning cuts.
New Alternative To Hedging Could Be A Canopy Management Game-Changer By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 12, 2015 Palissage can reduce lateral emergence in the fruiting zone, while also decreasing disease.
Tips For Finding Vine Balance By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 28, 2015 Vine capacity, size, vigor, and crop load all must be considered to achieve ideal vine balance.
The Economic Impact Of Grapevine Leafroll Disease By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 17, 2015 Different control strategies are recommended depending on the prevalence of the disease in vineyard blocks.
Northeast And Midwest Grapevine Winter Injury Report By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 9, 2015 Temperatures dropped as low as -30° F in some areas, which has growers preparing for another rebuilding year.
Cold Spell Hits Mid-Columbia Region By Growing Produce Staff|April 3, 2015 Cherry and grape growers use wind machines, irrigation to protect early blooms and buds from freezing temperatures.
First Raisin Grape That Dries Naturally On Vine Developed By Ann-Marie Jeffries|March 26, 2015 The new Sunpreme variety eliminates the need for growers to cut into woody canes before harvest.
Register Now For The Central Coast Wine Industry Conference And Trade Show By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 11, 2015 WiVi will take place March 17-18 in Paso Robles, CA.