Grapes

WSU dedicates new Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center

Washington State University dedicated its new wine science center here and announced that the center will bear the name of its top supporter.“For more than 25 years, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has supported the WSU... more »

Protect grape clusters from diseases during early fruit development

Young fruit clusters are highly susceptible to all major diseases, including downy mildew, powdery mildew, black rot, Phomopsisand anthracnose. If prolonged cool, wet weather prevails during bloom, Botrytis can also gain a foothold in clusters... more »

Relief may be available for fruit growers with winter injury

Harsh winter conditions have caused injury in a number of perennial cropping systems in Michigan. According to Michigan State University Extension, the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill) authorized the Tree Assistance Program... more »

Washington drought boosting state’s winemaking production

California is the No. 1 wine producing state in the country. Even when conditions are less than ideal, production numbers are through the roof.Is that going to change?According to The New York Times, wine producers... more »

Nealta registered for use in California

Nealta miticide from BASF has received registration for use in California. Nealta miticide delivers long-lasting control of spider mites at all life stages through a unique mode of action. It is labeled for use on... more »

Michigan State University Extension to host grape grower meeting

Michigan State University Extension will be hosting another in-season field meeting on Wednesday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m., at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs, Michigan.There will be lectures on pest... more »

Fruit Crop Guesstimate to be held June 24

The 60th Annual Fruit Crop Guesstimate, sponsored by the Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association (MFFPA), will be held at 2:30 p.m. June 24 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.The Guesstimate provides... more »

The challenges of disease control during rainy spells

While relatively dry, cool conditions in early spring may have delayed pathogen development, recent warm, wet conditions mean that fungal and bacterial diseases are getting a jump start. This even applies to powdery mildews, which... more »