Grapes
Talley Farms hires Derek Sass as sales manager
Talley Farms has hired produce industry veteran Derek Sass as sales manager. The fourth-generation family farming operation located in California's Arroyo Grande Valley this year celebrates 70 years of farming in the fertile region near... more »
USDA-NASS releases preliminary California grape crush report
From the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service: In California, the 2017 grape crush totaled 4,233,288 tons, up less than half of a percent from the 2016 crush of 4,217,154 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for... more »
$17.5M of emergency funds tapped for fighting spotted lanternfly
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Feb. 7 announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in southeastern Pennsylvania. "We've seen a dramatic expansion in the range of this... more »
Wineries rise in Michigan but more grapes needed
Michigan’s wine industry continues to grow with the number of approved commercial wineries rising from 55 to 138 in the past 10 years. According to a story published by Capital News Network, although Michigan is... more »
New mobile app for vineyard management available
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, mites,... more »
Vineyard compliance aided in Napa County, Sonoma Creek
Vineyard properties in Napa County and the Sonoma Creek watershed with five or more acres planted to winegrapes are required to comply with a new water quality control permit adopted last year. The Regional Water Board approved... more »
Agrothermal’s Baker to lead viticultural sales in North America
Agrothermal Systems has added Patrick Baker as vice president of sales, North America. “We are thrilled to have found someone with such vast industry experience and knowledge to direct our sales efforts,” said Marty Fischer,... more »
Mildew Control product touts all-natural treatment
Palm Beach, Florida-based Vegalab has introduced its reformulated Mildew Control product. Mildew Control is a natural geraniol based pesticide that uses this essential plant oil in a formulation which, is both curative and preventative against... more »
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