Grapes
New vineyard establishment cost resource published
One of the major categories of wine grapes grown in the Great Lakes region is the hybrid. Developed primarily from European and American parents, these grapes combine favorable wine characteristics with pest tolerance and often... more »
Winery development pre-conference scheduled for March
To assist potential entrepreneurs in understanding the elements of a successful winery business launch, Michigan State University will hold a one-day winery development pre-conference March 4, in association with the 2015 Michigan Grape & Wine... more »
Precision agriculture poised for growth
An agricultural engineering professor, in the forefront of high-tech innovation, believes there are significant advantages for specialty crop operators who pursue and adapt precision agriculture technologies. The bottom line – impacted by such trends as... more »
New invasive pest found in Pennsylvania
A new invasive insect that has the potential to impact the grape, fruit tree and hardwood industries has been discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania, prompting the immediate quarantine of Pike and District townships, according to... more »
Michigan’s wine grape crop will be half the size of 2013
The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council anticipates roughly a 50 percent reduction in the size of the state’s 2014 wine grape crop compared to the record 7,600 tons reported in 2013.Severe cold events from... more »
Arysta launches Kasumin bactericide
EPA has recently registered Arysta LifeScience North America’s Kasumin bactericide.According to a company news release, Kasumin offers a unique mode of action with a high level of preventive activity, making it active on a wide... more »
Canada has MRLs for Belt insecticide
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for flubendiamide, the active ingredient in Bayer CropScience’s Belt insecticide, have been established in Canada, effective immediately.According to a news release, with this MRL in place, Canada joins the list of... more »
Tackling phomopsis crucial for vineyards
Whether it’s battling phomopsis or other diseases, taking a cost-effective approach in designing a fungicide program is essential for vineyard management. “Consider not just the cost of the (fungicide) product but also the labor, fuel... more »
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