Fruits
Report: Global Warming Could Harm Grape Industry
An NBC News story Tuesday, in which a scientist warned that global warming could have serious consequences on California's multibillion-dollar grape industry in 25 to 50 years, was greeted by whoops and laughter by a... more »
Uh-Oh: Citrus Thrips Add Blueberries to Their Diet
With the advent of heat-tolerant blueberries, growers have established a California blueberry industry. But, along with the new opportunities offered by this crop, comes a new struggle ? citrus thrips. Central Valley Business Times more »
Wine Industry Lifts Glasses to Vanishing Grape Glut
The nation has nearly drunk its way out of a six-year wine glut. Sacramento Bee more »
Cherry Growers Put Emphasis on Names
In a bid to increase demand for local cherries, the Okanagan, Kootenay Cherry Growers? Association is looking at a move to encourage consumers to recognize the sweet fruits by name. The Morning Star (British Columbia) more »
Southern Growers Discuss Native Grape
Noble and Carlos grape varieties could be the future agriculture niche many area farmers are looking for to make a profit from their land again, according to muscadine grape experts. The Sun News more »
Good Crop, High Prices Bless ’06 Blueberry Harvest
For Maine's wild blueberry growers, the 2006 harvest is proving to be an agricultural perfect storm. The Ellsworth American more »
AgriNorthwest dropping apples
AgriNorthwest is getting out of the apple business. Tri-City Herald more »
Report: North Carolina 10th Largest Wine, Grape Producer
North Carolina has more than doubled the amount of land used to grow grapes to 1,300 acres since 2000, enabling the state to become the 10th largest producer of both grapes and wine in the... more »
Apples Pack a Big Antioxidant Punch
As research moves further into the study of the thousands of natural compounds we get from fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other plant foods, apples do shine. MSNBC more »
Wine’s Clout Uncorked
In New York state, the wine and grape industry has become an important part of the economy, reflecting what is happening nationally, according to a study released Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Democrat Chronicle more »
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