Vineyard

Chlorosis is a serious problem that affects many Concord vineyards

If you’ve ever packed fruit snacks in a lunch, enjoyed a glass of grape juice, or made a PB&J, chances are the grapes used in those products were grown in Washington’s Yakima Valley. That’s because... more »

Oregon State University holds vineyard mechanization webinar

Pacific Northwest wine grape growers are invited to a free webinar, “Can Mechanizing Vineyard Tasks Make you Money?” led by Clark Seavert, an Oregon State University agricultural economist. The webinar will be held from 11:45... more »

Blanc Vineyards partners with NBA on ‘new kind of table grape’

A family of grape growers based in Delano, California, has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to introduce consumers to a new variety of the healthy snack food. The Campbell and Middleton families, owners... more »

Sun World International sells vineyards to focus on fruit breeding, licensing

Grapes grower Sun World International (Sun World) will sell its leased and owned California farming property to an investor group, to focus on breeding and licensing of stone fruit and table grapes varieties. The investor... more »

Southwest Michigan orchards, vineyards losing crops to the polar vortex

This past winter's polar vortex has left some significant damage to sensitive crops in southwest Michigan. According to ABC 57 News in South Bend, Indiana, now that the temperatures are starting to warm and the... more »

Winegrape vineyards can be converted for machine pruning without replanting

Winegrape growers in the San Joaquin Valley who want to switch from hand pruning to mechanical pruning won't have to replant their vineyards to accommodate machinery, according to a new study published in HortTechnology by University of... more »

Ben Benson retires after 37 years at Groth Vineyard & Winery

After 37 years of farming at Groth Vineyard and Winery in Oakville, California, Ben Benson has announced his retirement. Founders Dennis and Judy Groth hired Benson in 1982 as the winery’s first employee. For 37... more »

Fetzer Vineyards COO is ‘Green Personality of the Year’

Fetzer Vineyards' Chief Operating Officer Cindy DeVries was named 2018's Green Personality of the Year by The Drinks Business Green Awards. Celebrating its 50th... more »

Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show agenda set

The 2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show is scheduled for Jan. 15-16 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 15 and the cost for both days is $35 in advance and $40... more »

Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show set

The 2019 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show is scheduled for Jan. 15-16 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. Registration opens at 8 a.m. on Jan. 16 and the cost for both days is $35 in advance... more »

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