Grapes
Growers aided by Pierce’s disease funding
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) praised the recent inclusion of a $5 million one-year augmentation for the Pierce’s Disease Control Program (PDCP) in the 2017-18 state budget, saying the money was much-needed. Pierce’s... more »
Arizona Wine Growers Association elects new board members
The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) has announced the election and the re-election of members to its board of directors and officers for period through 2018. AWGA is governed by eight growers in three districts... more »
Opportunity offered for Michigan vineyard, winery managers
Michigan State University is hosting an event for vineyard and winery managers on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center (NWMHRC), 6686 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684. Organized by MSUHorticulture’s Paolo Sabbatini, the featured... more »
Grapevine leafroll associated virus addressed in Pennsylvania
As if winegrape growers don’t have enough challenges in this day and age, the effects of grapevine viruses have been taking on greater importance in eastern vineyards over the past several years. Studies examining grapevine... more »
Beginning growers flock to north Georgia vineyard workshop
For many wine lovers, running a vineyard is the ultimate dream job, but not many are able to make that dream a reality. At a recent Beginning Grape Growers Conference organized by University of Georgia... more »
Winegrapes hike Sonoma County ag value to record in 2016
Winegrapes helped boost the value of agricultural products from Sonoma County, California, last year jumping 17.2 percent to $898.1 million, setting a record, according to a new report. The total was boosted by a 23.9... more »
New grape growers conference set for Aug. 16 in Georgia
Georgia’s growing wine industry has an annual impact of more than $7 million on Georgia’s economy, but new growers may have difficulty knowing whether the vineyard business makes sense for them. In August, the University... more »
BASF’S Pristine relieves summer disease pressure
{Sponsored} Vigilance and proactive fungicide applications have positioned California grape growers for healthy yields. Wet winter weather patterns continued into spring, particularly in northern and coastal California. Conditions were conducive for high disease pressure but... more »
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