…vintners in the area. Many growers have reported that their vines are in the veraison process, which is most vulnerable time for grapes to be tainted by smoke. The industry…
California, What Are You thinking?
…other California towns that have burned in recent years. But we don’t fix the problem. California, What Are You Thinking? Some people just aren’t paying attention. They see the smoke…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…yields,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Farmers and applicators know the importance of proper management to minimize the risk of pesticide exposure to humans and the environment. This…
Agri View: Genetically, What is a Fruit?
Have you thought of the tomato as a fruit? What about strawberries, watermelon, or grapes you eat as vegetables? Everett Griner talks about how genetically, these are considered as fruit,…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…caused by last year’s wildfires and hurricanes, including excessive rain, high winds, flooding, mudslides, fire, and heavy smoke, could qualify for assistance through the program. Typically, 2017 WHIP is only…
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
…took place on Monday. This case is a separate one from a class-action suit that involves more than 300 plaintiffs who argue that their exposure to Monsanto’s weed killer caused…
First 2017 Crop Report has Little Lingering Drought Effects
…60 percent of the overall value of agricultural production in Monterey County. The next five most valuable crops, amounting to $942 million, were wine grapes, cauliflower, miscellaneous vegetables, celery, and…
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
…Mateo and San Francisco counties. While the fires are not currently threatening vineyards, winemakers are also concerned about the amount of smoke settling in the area. Grapes in Napa County…
Agri View: California and Other State Losses in a Trade War
…duties on California products. I mentioned three products. It goes way beyond that. Oranges, grapes, apples, cherries, and pork. I don’t have time to break it down by individual products….
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
…Sunday of June, which is this Sunday. Whether you grill it, smoke it, or bake it… use the hashtags #nationalturkeyloversmonth and #nationalturkeyloversday to post on social media I’m Cathy Isom……
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…and even wood smoke, are used as flavor agents that give cheese unique taste and texture. Cheese is high in fat, calcium and protein. It’s very healthy, but don’t forget…
Research Funding Recently Approved for Grapevine Viruses
…other projects associated with additional viruses. Some of the research projects to be funded in the fiscal year 2018-19 include the breeding of PD-resistant wine grapes, along with molecular breeding…
Celebrating National Wine Day
…made from fermented grapes or other fruits. During the fermentation processes, yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes converting it into alcohol. Different grapes produce different wines. There are more…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
…monarch habitats but also provide for an economically sustainable business. Practices such as managing for high-value nectar plants such as milkweed and protecting them from exposure to pesticides can go…