Category: Grapes
New SWD biopesticide being developed at MSU through USDA grant
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $325,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a yeast-based biopesticide that targets spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest of berries, winegrapes and tree fruits.
IFTA members gain grove insights, view Central Valley tech and orchard practices
IFTA members recently toured California orchards. Read about orchard insights they gained from the Central Valley tour.
Spotted lanternfly detected in Georgia
An invasive and destructive insect pest, spotted lanternflies (SLF), has been discovered in Georgia.
‘Brutal’ wine market leaves farms in peril
Steve Perrin and his family have grown winegrapes on the land around their Lodi farmhouse for four generations. Behind the house stand a towering oak, a workshop and 150 acres of grapevines, mostly zinfandel, some planted half a century ago.
Growers asked to participate in Washington winegrape acreage survey
Washington’s winegrape and winery industries are requesting grower help to conduct a survey of the state’s winegrape acreage.
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will present insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques.
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards.
Trunk renewal essentials pruning approaches preserve cold-damaged vineyards
Some preliminary research in Michigan pinpoints potential viticulture methods of preserving a crop in the current freeze event year.
Goebbert’s Farm shares farm market and agritourism business success
Goebbert’s Farm in the northwest Chicago suburbs has been in the farm market business since 1948.
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit.
Dole prepares for new organic fruit demand from Gen Y & Z
Dole Food Co. is working to attract younger generations to the organic produce segment.
California Court issues injunction against grape rootstock nursery
The CGRIC has secured a court judgment against Herrick Grapevines, a grape rootstock nursery, for failing to meet state obligations.
Oxbo joins grape group in equipment manufacturing partnership
Specialty crop harvesting and controlled application equipment manufacturer Oxbo has struck a partnership with National Grape Research Alliance (NGRA).
Kubota acquires Bloomfield Robotics AI startup
Kubota Corp., a global tractor manufacturer, has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc.
Latino winegrape education offered
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) is working to help Latino vineyard workers receive education.
Virginia Tech celebrates 100 years of partnership with fruit and wine Industries
Virginia Tech marked the 100th anniversary of its Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC).
Approaching burn ban affects California growers
At 4 a.m. in Lodi, Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers, climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air curtain burner for smokeless burning.
Fruit, nut exports increase in shadow of U.S. ag export deficit
Though the overall U.S. agricultural trade deficit is increasing, exports of fruits, vegetables and nuts are on the rise and expected to offset losses in other ag export sectors, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture report.
USDA expands 2025 grapevine crop insurance coverage
The USDA is set to enhance its 2025 year grapevine crop insurance program, covering grapevines grafted between six and 12 months old.
Growers optimistic on California organic grape season
Optimism is ruling in this year’s California organic grape season.