…represents 25 winery and grape-growing organizations in ten countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Stults noted that globally, it seems that wine is one of the most impacted…
Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases
…“Farmers deserve better than to be forced to leave crops in the field because there aren’t enough workers to help with harvest. Stronger immigration enforcement should be coupled with an…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…we can to sell the bounty of the American harvest.” The 48 recipients are among the cooperator organizations that applied for $200 million in ATP funds in 2018 that were awarded…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
…year. With harvest on the horizon, forecast numbers show a total of 110,000 tons for 2019; which is a 38 percent increase from the 80,000-ton forecast from last year. Total…
USMCA Would Allow ‘Cage-Free Wines’
…a message to other providences not to go try to do that.” Allied Grape Grower’s President Jeff Bitter said the language is obviously a good thing for the California wine…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…a good discussion about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and that being a great first step in the right direction.” Secretary Perdue also got an opportunity to harvest some…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…beyond harvest. It’s tough for them to make decisions on buying grapes and investing in supply when they don’t know if the sale will be authorized,” Bitter said. “And then…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…we see higher yields, greater disease resistance, and better quality after harvest.” The release also noted that Victor and Valiant perform well in organic systems. Moxie and Royal Royce are showing…
Plants That Grow Best in the Shade
…the shade. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plants That Grow Best in the Shade Growing all plants in full sun isn’t always recommended for a bountiful harvest….
Winegrape Assessment Rate Reduced by a Third for 2019
…in Sacramento, the Pierce’s Disease – Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Board voted to reduce the assessment rate from $1.50 down to $1.00 per $1,000 of value for the 2019 harvest. The winegrape…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
…they go through will add different watering specifications throughout the season. If you don’t water your garden properly, you won’t receive a full harvest. When deciding what to plant in…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
Cathy Isom has a great idea for you for your excess garden vegetables. She fills you in about turning your garden harvest into a pickled treat. That’s coming up on…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…ready to produce 3-4 years after planting. Harvest time is mid-summer and late-summer. Fruit typically appears between 3 and 5 months after flowers start to bloom and become pollinated. It’s…
Growers Needed for Powdery Mildew Research in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension is looking for grape growers statewide to help with a study looking at the powdery mildew population to help better understand how and where resistance is developing….