Fruits
Nufarm announces its new herbicide, Grapple
Nufarm Americas this week rolled out a new herbicide, Grapple. With the active ingredient rimsulfuron, Grapple offers outstanding broad-spectrum pre- and post-emergent weed control on a wide range of crops, specifically in vineyards and orchards.... more »
‘We are resilient,’ say Napa Valley Vinters
The Napa Valley Vinters trade association said Oct. 11 that despite wildfires destroying lives and vineyards, the area is strong and resilient. "The winemaking community is a remarkably resilient group," Cate Conniff, Napa Valley Vinters' communications manager,... more »
Labels for Pindar GT herbicide granted for Southeast
Pindar GT herbicide by Dow AgroSciences is now registered for use on bearing apples and peaches in the Carolinas, and apples in Virginia. Fruit producers’ toughest weeds, such as marestail (horseweed) and pigweed plus dozens of... more »
Winegrape industry rallies in face of devastating wildfires
The California winegrape industry is assessing damages from wildfires in key growing areas of the state. Crop insurance tips and disaster relief measures also are addressed in a statement by the California Association of Winegrape... more »
Organic growers tally wish lists for new farm bill
Organic growers say they’re more than a niche of the agriculture market, and the group appears to be getting Washington’s attention as they lobby for more input on the 2018 Farm Bill. Ironically, some of... more »
MSU programs helps Michigan grow to more than 100 wineries
A Michigan State University program, whose seeds were planted almost 50 years ago, has helped shape winemakers who are making their mark at universities and vineyards across the country, and have a shaped a Michigan... more »
Marathon finishers to receive Michigan apples
Michigan apples will be distributed at the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the second year. The Michigan Apple Committee (MAC) is a sponsor of the marathon, which takes place on... more »
Mexican fruit growers claim U.S. smuggling in apples
A news organization in Mexico is reporting the Union of Fruit Growers for the State of Chihuahua says 200 tons of U.S. Golden Delicious apples were smuggled into Mexico through the Tijuana border in Baja,... more »
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