Category: Grapes
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
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WAVEx webinar to highlight spotted lanternfly threat
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Georgia growers receive USDA Hurricane Idalia disaster declaration
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Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference registration opens
Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Georgia Peach Council
Deterring wildlife: Texas vineyard controls fruit loss
Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas, Heritage Vineyard uses trapping and other methods to control wildlife damage.
Ed Auler, Texas Hill Country winegrape pioneer, dies
Hugo Auler Texas Hill Country winegrapes Fall Creek Vineyards grapes recognition
Global table grape exports down, but category remains strong
Global table grape exports declined compared to the previous season but appear to remain on a growth trajectory, according to a recent Rabobank report.
USDA enhances, adds specialty crop, organic insurance options
The USDA is beefing up crop insurance options for specialty crop and organic producers, including rolling out new and expanded options based on feedback from farmers and ranchers.
MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
At the annual Viticulture Field Day in late July at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, winegrape growers assessed autonomous tools for tasks including pest management.
California grapes, stone fruit suffer from storm aftermath
Weeks after it brought Southern California its first-ever tropical storm watch before making landfall over the northern Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, Hurricane Hilary’s effects on California crops is still being assessed.
USDA expands crop insurance to cover grapevine loss
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options with a new grapevine insurance program to cover loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire.
Grape industry grants available to help Colorado winemakers increase processing capacity
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UGA Extension welcomes new viticulture specialist
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Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.
GreenVenus’ gene-edited grapes offer premium quality, sustainable winemaking
GreenVenus LLC agricultural biotech winegrapes wines
Kelp-based fertilizer Afrikelp aids in managing heat stress
The record-breaking heat this summer has focused attention on measures to stay cool and safe, especially for those who work outside in agriculture and other industries.
AgroFresh acquires postharvest tech company Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has acquired Tessara, a postharvest solutions provider.
ProducePay partners with table grape grower on direct-to-retail supply chain program
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Farm Credit salutes California Fresh Fruit Association growers
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