Fruits
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 »
2017 apple crop will be down from last year
The U.S. Apple Association has announced its estimate of the size of the 2017 U.S. apple crop: 248 million bushels. The estimate was given during USApple’s annual Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, held Aug. 24-25 in Chicago.... 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 »
Researchers testing blackberry trellis for feasibility in Arkansas
Researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Fruit Research Station are looking at the potential for an innovative trellis system to increase overall blackberry production in the state. Amanda McWhirt, Extension horticulture... more »
Washington State University Extension to host rootstock tour
Washington State University (WSU) Extension and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission will host a tour of recent rootstock trials on Aug. 25. There are three stops on this tour. Participants can join the free... 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 »
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers holds 130th annual meeting
The Massachusetts cranberry industry gathered Aug. 16 to celebrate the 130th annual meeting of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Association (CCCGA), a tribute to cranberries as the Commonwealth’s largest agricultural food crop and the official state... more »