Grapes
Fourth generation takes the helm at St. Julian Winery
Michigan’s largest and longest operating winery, St. Julian Winery & Distillery in Paw Paw, has reached another milestone as the fourth generation of the founding family takes the helm. After celebrating its centennial last year,... more »
Cold tolerance is hot topic at Michigan Viticulture Field Day
Cold damage and the quest to predict it was among the featured presentations at the 2022 Viticulture Field Day at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The... more »
Arkansas fruit breeder’s progeny grown throughout the world
As University of Arkansas (UA) fruit breeder John Clark prepares to leave the program he’s helmed since 1997, his accomplishments are seen in the varieties growing throughout the world. Over nearly 60 years, the UA... more »
Program puts vineyard employees on a path toward leadership
The first cohort of the Sonoma County Winegrape Growers Foundation Leadership Academy for Vineyard Employees has graduated. The program provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn about a host of topics including financial literacy,... more »
Founding chair to focus on students in new viticulture, enology department
Jean Dodson Peterson will join Washington State University this fall as founding chair of the newly created Department of Viticulture and Enology. “We are all eager for Dr. Dodson Peterson to join the new department... more »
Winegrape assessment rate set at $1.25 for 2022
The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board voted during its June 29 meeting to set the winegrape assessment at $1.25 per $1,000 of value for the 2022 harvest. The board's recommendation was approved by California... more »
Cornell’s AgriTech research center celebrates 140th anniversary
Cornell AgriTech, a preeminent center for food and agricultural research in Geneva, N.Y., will celebrate its 140th anniversary with an open house to showcase its impact on New York’s food and agricultural industries. The center... more »
UGA fruit pathologist inducted into IPM Hall of Fame
The Southern Integrated Pest Management Center (Southern IPM Center) has inducted University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fruit pathologist Phil Brannen into the Integrated Pest Management Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to commercial fruit... more »
Current Issue
Grower innovations displayed in IFTA Summer Tour
Mark Longstroth, a ‘wealth of knowledge’ for Michigan blueberries, honored
Arkansas fruit breeder’s progeny grown throughout the world
Tech helps growers produce better blueberries
Tiny wasps could add to anti-SWD pest defense plans
Pest, disease controls keep Michigan blueberry growers busy
Farm Market column: What’s the difference between markup and profit?
Ag Labor Review: Will 2022 be remembered as the Year of Ag Labor Regulations?
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