Category: Grapes

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 23, 2025

Northern California grape, olive field day scheduled

A northern California grape and olive field day is planned. Learn what topics grape and olive growers can learn about from UCCE.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 11, 2025

Five state coalition demands USDA AEWR transparency

A coalition of five produce groups seeks transparency on AEWR rates. Learn which groups are pressing USDA to release wage rate rule details.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 06, 2025

Michigan Viticulture Field Day scheduled

The yearly Michigan Viticulture Field Day is approaching. Learn about the planned winegrape and wine processing sessions.

Fruit Growers News | June 2025

Sundale Vineyards moves from winegrapes to table grapes

Making grape strides: Read how Sundale Vineyards moved from winegrapes to table grapes.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 23, 2025

Washington winegrowers warn about proposed tax

A proposed WA wine tax hike could dramatically impact the state’s wineries. Find out what wine experts are saying about the proposal.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

UC Davis research improves weed control in orchards and specialty crops

Proper planning is key for growers controlling weeds. Learn how UC Davis orchard weed control research helps cut risks.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 27, 2025

Registration for Washington Wine research seminar now open

The Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) research seminar is scheduled for April 23. Learn more and register now.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 10, 2025

Washington Winegrowers Association announces leadership change

The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) has named Sara Higgins interim executive director. Learn more about the leadership change.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Mark Evans leads Michigan fruit growers with focus on education and research

Mark Evans advances Midwest fruit orchard management through MSHS leadership, grower education, research support and farm innovation.

Fruit Growers News | March 2025

Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for leadership in peach growing operations 

South Carolina’s Kemp McLeod earns 2025 Mr. Peach award for excellence in peach growing operations and a legacy of family farming success.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Matoian Brothers master grape cultivation best practices amid labor and pest challenges

Discover how the Matoian Brothers apply grape cultivation best practices to improve, quality and sustainability in California vineyards.

Fruit Growers News | February 2025

Grape cultivation best practices: Markus Keller on winter pruning

Winter pruning is vital to vineyard health. Discover grape cultivation best practices with Markus Keller’s insights on winter pruning.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Feb 03, 2025

Virginia wine and grape grower honored

Emily Hodson has won the ninth annual Rich Smith Award of Excellence for outstanding contributions to the American grape and wine industry.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 14, 2025

WineVit 2025 early registration ending

Early discount registration for WineVit 2025 Convention and Trade Show is scheduled to close on Jan. 19.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jan 09, 2025

Washington wine industry identifying challenges and research priorities

The annual research survey for Washington’s wine industry is now open. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 25, 2024

Crop protection products accelerated by Vive Crop Protection

A new initiative from Vive Crop Protection is designed to hasten the development of its crop protection products.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 09, 2024

2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February

The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Dec 06, 2024

Early registration ending for Southeast Regional conference

The early registration deadline for the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is approaching.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Nov 27, 2024

New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant

A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.

Fruit Growers News | November 2024

IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices

IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.

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