Grapes

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May 13, 2020

Long, hot summer days paired with a dry climate means one thing for grape growers: insects. These small pests can create big problems for a vineyard when the climate is right. Being prepared with reliable crop protection tools is essential for...

Vine mealybug a menace in Monterey County

May 13, 2020

Advisor says pest is spreading leaf roll from site to site.

Frost grips early-blooming grapes in southern Ohio

Apr 30, 2020

Secondary buds might still emerge, but growers will have to wait and see. Northeast Ohio growers can take precautions by delaying pruning.

Could sustainability focus earn a premium for growers?

Apr 23, 2020

Wine, other industries turn their environment-friendly practices into a marketing tool.

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A critical time for disease development

Apr 22, 2020

As the summer season approaches, May is a critical time to begin prevention measures for disease pressures. Taking control early in the season can help prevent the establishment of diseases such as Botrytis bunch rot or Powdery mildew...

How to get the most out of sprays

Apr 22, 2020

Efficacy affected by when and how treatments are applied, advisors say.

COVID-19 puts some grape research on hold

Apr 22, 2020

Vital plant populations such as experimental vineyards are being maintained.

In vineyards, squirrely is not funny

Apr 22, 2020

A single female ground squirrel can cause problems in a vineyard for a year or more.

From beef to wine: A Sacramento lobbyist’s journey

Apr 14, 2020

A well-known former rep for CCA, CFBF is now working on policy for Wine Institute.

California farm values largely stable in 2019

Apr 08, 2020

Napa Valley vineyard values escalating, but SGMA suppresses values in Central Valley