Grapes
NNY cold hardy grapes nursery being ‘remodeled’
The cold-hardy grape variety research nursery in Northern New York at is getting a make-over. With new funding from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program that helped establish the nursery at the Cornell... more »
Japanese beetle outbreak detected in Oregon
A record number of invasive Japanese beetles have been detected in Washington County within the city of Portland this summer. To date, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has found 265 Japanese beetles in traps... more »
Plan ahead to eliminate pest, disease
As you wrap up the 2016 grape growing season, ask yourself, “Am I happy with this year’s results? Did I win the game against pest and disease pressures?” If you answered no to either question,... more »
New wine collaborative to protect grower interests
The president of the newly established Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) believes wine grape growers could benefit significantly as the organization strives to fulfill its mission in coming years. MWC, a nonprofit organization, was created after... more »
European grapevine moth eradicated from California
Agricultural officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and USDA, in cooperation with county agricultural commissioners, have declared the European grapevine moth (EGVM) eradicated from California and have lifted quarantine restrictions. The... more »
Winegrape sector shows strength in California economy
The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $57.6 billion annually to the state’s economy and $114.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy according to a new report... more »
New grape disease focus of NE Ohio Field Day
A new disease could put the squeeze on some of Ohio’s grapevines. Called red blotch, it’s a featured topic — one of a bunch — at the Aug. 11 educational field day at the Ashtabula... more »
Vineyard cover crops save expense, environment
Cornell University researchers have advice for vineyard managers in cool and humid climates like the Northeast: cover up. Maintaining bare soil beneath vines has long been accepted management practice to stifle competition from other vegetation,... more »
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