Fruits
Dual driven vineyard
Twins Randall and Brad Lange are fourth-generation growers and namesake of LangeTwins, a large vineyard operation in four counties based near Lodi that was recently honored by growers across California. LangeTwins was presented with the... more »
Growers scramble to rebuild in hurricanes’ wake
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have sent specialty crop growers in Florida, Texas and the Gulf Coast scrambling to rebuild their operations. It’s been almost a week since Irma dissipated Sept. 15 off the coast of... more »
Free mobile app for vineyard management released
A new mobile application for vineyard managers has been released for free download for iPhone and Android mobile phones. The Vineyard Advisor provides recommendations for managing some 350 problems afflicting grapes nationwide, from diseases, insects,... more »
California winegrape growers soaked with concerns
The current season is bringing mixed results for California winegrape growers, who had an unexpectedly wet winter. The harvest is shaping up to show average yields, or even a little under average, industry professionals said... more »
Michigan apple industry sends donations to hurricane effort
Michigan’s apple industry will donate a truckload of apples to Houston and surrounding communities for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the Michigan Apple Committee announced today. MAC worked with apple shipping and sales organizations across the... more »
Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council seeks proposals
The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council (MGWIC) is issuing an additional call for proposals for projects to commence Jan. 1, 2018. The Viticulture and Enology Research and Education Committee's total budget for 2018 awards... more »
WA 38 (Cosmic Crisp) tips to optimize fruit quality
Washington State University's Sunrise Orchard in Rock Island, Washington, will be the setting from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. for a fall for a fall field day discussing horticulture and tips to optimize fruit quality of WA 38... more »
Don’t neglect late-season irrigation of blueberries
It is natural to slow down and relax after blueberry harvest. However, blueberry bushes are producing the flower buds for next year right now. Many shoots have one or two flower buds visible at the... more »
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