Grapes
Michigan researchers flag rising grape risks
Tim Miles was tasked with discussing grape diseases that are difficult to control and assuring growers that these problems can be better understood through diagnostic testing services. Miles, associate professor for the Small Fruit and... more »
2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days: Gear up for two days of expert-led sessions
The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Feb. 4-5 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized by the Michigan Grape Society and Michigan State University Extension.... more »
Washington State Wine Commission names research program manager
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) has hired a new research program manager. Julie Tarara, a Ph.D, was selected by a committee of Washington viticulture and enology (V&E) research leaders. She replaces Melissa Hansen, who... more »
Michigan Viticulture Field Day’s air, ground approaches aid vineyard management
Evolving technology is enticing vineyard growers and researchers who are targeting efficient techniques to drive down industry costs and increase profits. Several of these concepts were showcased during the 36th annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day... more »
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
The University of Florida (UF) is the new home for a plant breeding improvement program. Breeding Insight (BI) is a USDA Agricultural Research Service-funded program that supports public breeding efforts via more than 61 USDA... more »
Washington State Wine Commission opens research grant portal
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) is accepting viticulture and enology research proposals for the coming year. The Washington Wine Research Grant Portal will accept new and continuing research grant applications for Fiscal Year 2027... more »
FIRA USA robotics conference returns
The fourth edition of the International Forum of Agricultural Robotics, or FIRA USA, brings new ways growers can learn about farm automation and interact with technology providers to help them better run their operations. Scheduled... more »
San Joaquin Valley Grape Day shows growers solutions
Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center – a time-honored learning event dating to the late 1960s – was convened again on Aug. 12 for wine, table and raisin grape growers to hear about the latest... more »
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