‘Smoke Summit’ Aims To Help Get Clarity on Grape Taint By David Eddy|August 21, 2023 USDA announces a five-year project to research wildfire smoke impacts on wine grapes. Read More
Wilbur-Ellis Showcases Investment in the Future of Agriculture Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 17, 2024
Working To Protect Spinach Against New Strain of Downy Mildew Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Kiwiberry Breeding Scientist Earns Innovator of the Year Award Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 16, 2024
Will Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Have an Impact on Vegetable Crops? By Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences|June 12, 2023 Researchers say concerns that leafy greens and other commodities in the Northeast will pick up a smoky flavor from the massive wildfires are unwarranted.
Ways Grape Growers Can Clear the Air To Combat Smoke Taint By Thomas Skernivitz|May 30, 2022 As wildfires turn more prevalent, producers are faced with a dual dilemma strive to diagnose and treat problem.
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.”
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.
The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on California Raisins By Matthew Fidelibus|December 22, 2020 Smoke screen reduces solar radiation needed to dry raisin grapes.
Why Smoke Taint Is No Joke for Grape Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|May 13, 2020 Labeled to diminish fruit sunburn and cracking, a phospholipid spray unexpectedly fares well against smoky foe.
Wildfires Raise Fears Of Grape Smoke Taint By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 The current wildfires in Washington have left many growers wondering if smoke taint could impact the flavor of […]