Category: Grapes
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.
Oxbo partners with Fresno State on harvesting equipment
Specialty crop harvesting equipment manufacturer Oxbo is introducing nut harvesting machinery.
North Carolina State receives research project funding
North Carolina State University (NCSU) has received funding for nine specialty crop research projects.
Winegrape smoke exposure website started
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) has launched its new website spreading information about smoke exposure.
USDA makes indemnity payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making indemnity payments to producers impacted by hurricane Debby.
Red Tomato rebrands apples, expands EcoCertified distribution
In time for the 2024 apple season, Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
New research projects funded to boost rootstock resilience for California grape growers
The California Grape Rootstock Improvement Commission (CGRIC) has approved funding for five new research projects.
Ohio State University hosts Berry Field Night for experienced and novice growers
Ohio State University South Centers will host the Ohio Berry Field Night to provide growers with insights into advanced production techniques.
Intense heat stress California crops, growers
Crops, including grapes and melons, across California continue to take a beating as farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave that has increased their costs and jeopardized production.
Fresh Views: Grapevine disease management tackled
California grapevine growers face threats from several major fungal diseases such as powdery mildew (PM), botrytis and more.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping.