Grapes
$17.5M of emergency funds tapped for fighting spotted lanternfly
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Feb. 7 announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in southeastern Pennsylvania. "We've seen a dramatic expansion in the range of this... more »
Wineries rise in Michigan but more grapes needed
Michigan’s wine industry continues to grow with the number of approved commercial wineries rising from 55 to 138 in the past 10 years. According to a story published by Capital News Network, although Michigan is... more »
New mobile app for vineyard management available
A new mobile application for vineyard managers has been released for free download for iPhone and Android mobile phones. The Vineyard Advisor provides recommendations for managing some 350 problems afflicting grapes nationwide, from diseases, insects, mites,... more »
Vineyard compliance aided in Napa County, Sonoma Creek
Vineyard properties in Napa County and the Sonoma Creek watershed with five or more acres planted to winegrapes are required to comply with a new water quality control permit adopted last year. The Regional Water Board approved... more »
Agrothermal’s Baker to lead viticultural sales in North America
Agrothermal Systems has added Patrick Baker as vice president of sales, North America. “We are thrilled to have found someone with such vast industry experience and knowledge to direct our sales efforts,” said Marty Fischer,... more »
Mildew Control product touts all-natural treatment
Palm Beach, Florida-based Vegalab has introduced its reformulated Mildew Control product. Mildew Control is a natural geraniol based pesticide that uses this essential plant oil in a formulation which, is both curative and preventative against... more »
Michigan’s wine industry has eight new producers of wine
The Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council approved eight new producers of Michigan wine at their meeting on Nov. 30, 2017. This brings the total number of Michigan wineries to 138. To be eligible for... more »
Congress passes first wine excise tax cut in 80 years
WineAmerica, the national association of American wineries, recently praised the passage of federal alcohol excise tax reform legislation as a new opportunity for growth of the American wine industry. According to Wine America, The Tax... more »
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