wine

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 »

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 »

WAVE seminar focuses on wine research

Registration is open for WAVE - Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology - a research-focused seminar on July 14 in Richland, Washington. The inaugural event, sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission, will be held... more »

Gov. Snyder proclaims April ‘Michigan Wine Month’

April has been declared “Michigan Wine Month” to honor Michigan's wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry’s significant contribution to the economy, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said. The number of wineries in the state... more »

Georgia growers, wineries look to UGA researchers for best grapes

Georgia wines may not have the same cachet as California chardonnays or French Burgundies, but they’re earning new accolades each year thanks to a community of dedicated grape growers and a little help from University... more »

Market research reveals why consumers are drawn to Michigan wineries

In 1980, Michigan was home to 10 wineries and just over 200 acres... more »

Research helps growers conserve water, improve white wines

Washington State University viticulturists Yun Zhang and Markus Keller are finding ways to conserve water and improve production of white wine grapes by using partial rootzone drying, or PRD. The technique, developed in Australia, involves... more »

Current Issue

On-farm AI: Water, farm, labor research guide decisions

Data collection tool expands farm management

Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard

IFTA Yakima Valley tour provides orchard insights

IFTA recognizes tree fruit honorees

Pennsylvania recognizes fruit industry professionals

Fresh Views 40 Under 40

see all current issue »

Be sure to check out our other specialty agriculture brands

produceprocessingsm Organic Grower