…Ranch for their consistency in producing grapes that have contributed to wine of superior quality and marketability within the commercial wine arena. A new wine award was established for 2018…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…produced with Sonoma County grapes is done so using sustainable practices. Starting with the 2017 vintage, there are already 24,000 cases of Sonoma County wine bearing the new logo signifying…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…tons of table type grapes along with 94,268 tons of raisin type grapes were crushed, bringing the total California grape crush, of all types, to 4,233,288 tons, a meager 0.4%…
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
…where his family has lived for more than 125 years. They have a yearling stocker and an Angus-based commercial cow-calf operation, and also farm wine grapes on their 22,000 acre…
Sunpreme Raisins Show Quality Yields with Less Labor
…2018 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium in Easton. “Sunpreme” grapes dry naturally on the vine, eliminating the costly pre-harvest step of cutting the canes (branches) to speed up drying. (Photo…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…of unharvested Cabernet grapes to wildfires. The value of the grapes that were tainted by smoke is estimated to be $29 million. Cherimoya fruit damaged by fire in Santa Barbara…
Agri View: California Disasters
…California disasters in today’s Agri View. California is where most of our grapes are grown. The reason is simple. It is where most of our wine is made, mostly. Everett…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…Administrator Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “These technologies exemplify the spirit of scientific excellence and innovation that will continue into the New Year and beyond,” she added. Edible films and coatings—Oxygen exposure…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…fine against a California grower after an illegal pesticide was detected on his grapes in the marketplace and on the crop in his 43-acre vineyard. This video gives an overview…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…data that measure land surface temperature providing information about soil and vine moisture levels and rates of water use or “evapotranspiration.” Winemakers want grapes of uniform quality, and that can…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…captured and radio-collared prior to baiting in order to monitor their movements and exposure to the bait. Landowners within 300 meters/328 yards of bait stations will be notified and signs…
Thermal Wall for Garden Plants
…to act as a thermal mass heater. For best results, a wall that faces to the south will get the most sun exposure to heat up throughout the day. The…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…Agricultural Biologist and Inspector Ken Griffin will be discussing permitting requirements and reporting pesticide use for common ranch pesticides. Other presentations will cover smoke management programs and burn permits, along…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…North Carolina, $300,000 More information on these projects is available on the NIFA website. Among previously funded projects, University of Rochester and Cornell University scientists investigated compounds in wine grapes…