Grapes
FMC Corporation receives EPA registration OK for Altacor eVo
The Environmental Protection Agency has granted FMC Corporation registration for Altacor eVo insect control powered by Rynaxypyr active in fruit and tree nuts. Altacor eVo insect control is a highly concentrated formulation of Rynaxypyr active, the industry... more »
Cheers to Tony Wolf: Virginia Tech wine grape expert retires
Like a fine Virginia wine, Tony Wolf’s career can be described as well-balanced, vibrant, and robust. Over the past three decades, the Virginia Tech professor has earned the respect of wine aficionados and researchers as... more »
USDA: Cranberry production to rise, grapes, peaches and pears down
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released forecasts for a number of fruit crops, putting cranberry production up from last year, but peach, pear and the overall grape category (table, raisin, juice and wine) down.... more »
Michigan confirms spotted lanternfly detection
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has confirmed the state’s first detection of spotted lanternfly. A small population of the pest was detected in Pontiac in Oakland County, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture... more »
Lost Oak Winery to release two new varietals for 2022 harvest
Lost Oak Winery, a family-owned and operated winery located in Burleson, Texas, announces a partnership with Texas grape grower Jet Wilmeth, owner of Diamante Doble Vineyard. The partnership and the 2022 harvest season is highlighted... more »
Fourth generation takes the helm at St. Julian Winery
Michigan’s largest and longest operating winery, St. Julian Winery & Distillery in Paw Paw, has reached another milestone as the fourth generation of the founding family takes the helm. After celebrating its centennial last year,... more »
Cold tolerance is hot topic at Michigan Viticulture Field Day
Cold damage and the quest to predict it was among the featured presentations at the 2022 Viticulture Field Day at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The... more »
Arkansas fruit breeder’s progeny grown throughout the world
As University of Arkansas (UA) fruit breeder John Clark prepares to leave the program he’s helmed since 1997, his accomplishments are seen in the varieties growing throughout the world. Over nearly 60 years, the UA... more »
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