Category: Grapes
California grapes, stone fruit suffer from storm aftermath
Weeks after it brought Southern California its first-ever tropical storm watch before making landfall over the northern Baja California Peninsula in Mexico, Hurricane Hilary’s effects on California crops is still being assessed.
USDA expands crop insurance to cover grapevine loss
The USDA is expanding crop insurance options with a new grapevine insurance program to cover loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils such as freeze or fire.
Grape industry grants available to help Colorado winemakers increase processing capacity
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UGA Extension welcomes new viticulture specialist
Georgia winegrapes University of Georgia Cooperative Extension viticulture UGA Department of Horticulture College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Drone assignment: A costly investment, consider pros and cons
A recent addition in growers’ toolboxes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flying over orchards and vineyards can supply images to help orchardists and horticulturists more precisely and efficiently identify areas of concern.
GreenVenus’ gene-edited grapes offer premium quality, sustainable winemaking
GreenVenus LLC agricultural biotech winegrapes wines
Kelp-based fertilizer Afrikelp aids in managing heat stress
The record-breaking heat this summer has focused attention on measures to stay cool and safe, especially for those who work outside in agriculture and other industries.
AgroFresh acquires postharvest tech company Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has acquired Tessara, a postharvest solutions provider.
ProducePay partners with table grape grower on direct-to-retail supply chain program
ProducePay direct-to-retail supply chain program table grapes Four Star Fruit
Farm Credit salutes California Fresh Fruit Association growers
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Southwest Michigan Viticulture Field Day activities set
The 34th Annual Southwest Michigan Viticulture Field Day will include information on autonomous technology, late-season pest and disease management and other topics.
Irrigation to be focus of July 21 WSU Smart Vineyard field day
WSU Smart Vineyard field day Washington State University vineyards irrigation winegrapes
Vision-guided herbicide sprayer senses pesky weeds
Precision spraying has reduced total herbicide use for row crop operations compared to broadcast applications, without negatively impacting weedcontrol or crop fitness and yield.
The nose knows: Dogs find spotted lanternflies, other pests
Researchers are employing a novel approach to help growers discover and deal with spotted lanternflies (SLF).
Spotted lanternflies in crosshairs of USDA working group
USDA spotted lanternflies lanternfly nuts grapes apples cherries nectarines apricots peaches plums almonds walnuts cucumbers pest control pests
Spotted lanternfly seminar scheduled for June 13
A free webinar on the spotted lanternfly (SLF) will cover known and anticipated effects on grape, wine and agritourism businesses.
Fruit specialists tackle extreme weather issues
North American Extension specialists are offering their expertise in three webinars designed to help growers confront changing weather patterns that threaten fruit crops.
Muscadine Time: Florida winegrape grower embraces technology
Mechanical harvesting helps Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in central Florida remain efficient in the face of a hostile growing environment where torrential rains and hurricanes can threaten harvesting.
Penn State launches spotted lanternfly survey
The Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team Mid-Atlantic spotted lanternfly lanternflies
Barnett Vineyards celebrates 40 years
Barnett Vineyards Spring Mountain California Napa Valley AVA