Grapes
Mettle Fungicide Registered for Grapes
Mettle 125 ME fungicide has been registered with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, paving the way for a full introduction this year, where it is targeted for use on grapes. Mettle is registered in... more »
Workshop Expanding Nevada’s Viticulture Industry
Nevada farmers continue efforts to expand the state's viticulture and wine industry with a workshop at Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9. RGJ.com Click here to read the rest... more »
What Effects Will Shrinking/Disappearing Extension Budgets Have for Your Farm?
(Editor’s note: Our question drew a huge response. We had to settle for a sampling in Fruit Growers News and present others here). We, as a food processing company, rely heavily on Extension to provide... more »
This Farm Market Thrives on It
Completely surrounded by houses, apartments, a college and a state highway, Robinette’s Apple Haus & Gift Barn has no room to expand at its current location. Not that Ed Robinette is complaining about it. The... more »
Michigan Fruit Production Down in 2008
Michigan's apple production in 2008 was 560 million pounds (13.3 million bushels), down from 770 million pounds (18.3 million bushels) in 2007, according to figures released by the Michigan field office of USDA's National Agricultural... more »
Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show
The 2009 Northwest Orchard and Vineyard Show will be held Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 20-22, at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Mich. The three-day program will feature both educational sessions and vendor exhibits. Registration... more »
First Green Wine Summit Delves into Sustainable Business Practices
At the first Green Wine Summit held at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek in Santa Rosa today, third-party verification and certification of environmentally friendly business practices in the wine industry emerged as a main theme. North... more »
Red Tomato Turns a Symbol into a Useful Reality
You have to think a little outside the box to understand Red Tomato. First of all, Red Tomato is an organization that is only a little bit about red tomatoes. Red Tomato is a name,... more »
State Appeals Wine Shipping Decision
The state will appeal a recent federal court ruling that struck down Michigan's wine shipping laws. Traverse City Record-Eagle more »
Idaho Winery Wasn’t Built in a Day
Would you like a Cabernet Sauvignon to go with that Russet-Burbank, or maybe a Riesling with your German Butterball? Perhaps a Merlot with the Yukon Gold? Fine wines and famous potatoes: Matches made only in... more »
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