Grapes
Cold-climate growers having luck with hybrid variety
Winegrape growers in northern states are... more »
Grape cultivars for disease resistance, sustainability event topic
Growing healthy grapes for producing-quality requires a lot of spraying in the vineyards and using large quantities of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Much effort has been done by the industry to develop more environmentally-friendly practices... more »
NRCS grants include $1.3 Million to study California soil health
Three groups with California ties will receive $1.3 million through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) nationally-awarded Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to study soil health innovations. "These grants will help spur creativity and problem-solving on California's farms... more »
2018 Michigan Wine Competition results announced
Twenty-nine wine experts from around the country gathered July 31 in East Lansing for the 41st annual Michigan Wine Competition. Fifty-five of the state’s 145 wineries entered 413 wines into the Competition, which is open... more »
Gubler, game-changing grape researcher, dies
Walter “Doug” Douglas Gubler, 72, passed away July 19 in Santa Clara, Utah. The California Association of Winegrape Growers joined the many who praised Gubler for his significant contributions... more »
Sagebrush a home for good bugs that can save vineyards
Sagebrush is a protective home for good bugs that help fight harmful pests on grape vines, according to new research from Washington State University scientists. This finding could be a huge benefit for local vineyards... more »
Michigan agriculture grant goes to St. Julian Wine
During its regularly scheduled meeting July 18, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grants for five food and agriculture projects in Michigan. The projects will... more »
South Georgia muscadine grape conference July 26 in Americus
With the end of summer drawing near, Georgia’s muscadine harvest season is right around the corner. While growers wait for their fruit to ripen, it’s a great time for new and would-be muscadine growers to... more »
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