Category: Grapes
Wine school authorities surveying viticulture industry
wine, winegrapes, UC Davis viticulture, UC Davis Extension,
Sun World successfully takes Italian growers to court
In recent months and in four separate cases, Italian courts have ruled in favor of Sun World International LLC in litigation the company has filed against unlicensed growers for their unlawful production and sale of Sun World grape varieties.
Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF
Research into spotted lanternflies and spotted-wing drosophila continue, in an effort to safeguard fruit crops on East and West coasts.
FloraPulse provides real-time data on plant water needs
FloraPulse, an easy-to-install water sensor, provides accurate and low-cost water-sensing technology to farmers and researchers who want real-time data that will enable them to make quick, accurate decisions.
Sustainable pest management winegrape webinar focus
WAVEx, Washington State Wine Commission, Washington State University, WSU Extension, winegrape, beneficials, insect control, sustainability
Growers scrap vineyards as market dims
California winegrapes, wine, vineyards, California Farm Bureau,
Powerful grapevine gene fights downy mildew
Downy mildew has been a concern for grape growers for generations, particularly in the Eastern U.S., where moisture allows the fungal disease to defoliate vineyards if untreated.
Unlocking vineyard data through technology
Grape growers, crop consultants, Extension faculty and other educators can learn about My Efficient Vineyard (MyEV), an open-access tool used to integrate vineyard data into vineyard maps that can inform farm management decision-making, during a webinar.
IFG owner Bloom Fresh appoints interim CEO
Bloom Fresh International, International Fruit Genetics, IFG, fruit breeding, breeding, research, plant breeding,
UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley offers CropManage workshop
UCCE CropManage, University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, water, nutrients, UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley,
Sipcam Agro USA introduces new grape biofungicide
Sipcam Agro fungicide Mevalone biofungicide winegrapes table grapes crop protectant
2023: The year in review
To specialty crop growers, and farmers in general, 2023’s big news in the industry wasn’t totally unforeseen: lack of labor is still an issue, severe weather damaged crops and technology continues to advance automation in fields and orchards.
Washington winegrowers group to host Winevit 2024
Washington Winegrowers Association WineVit sustainability vineyards winegrape grow
UC-Davis Viticulture & Enology sees new leadership
The Department of Viticulture & Enology at the University of California-Davis recently changed leadership.
Washington soil health events cover diverse topics
Washington State University will co-host a series of events across the state in February to advance soil health practices and knowledge. SoilCon, now in its fourth year, is a free resource for agricultural professionals to learn science-based soil health information.
Washington Winegrowers Association names executive director
Washington Winegrowers Association wine grapes winegrapes
WAVEx webinar to highlight spotted lanternfly threat
Spotted lanternfly Washington State Wine Commission Washington State University winegrapes grapes
Georgia growers receive USDA Hurricane Idalia disaster declaration
Hurricane Idalia disaster assistance declaration southeast Georgia peaches pecans bell peppers cucumbers squash blueberries
Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council