Another year of catastrophic wildfires in California is once again raising concern about smoke exposure in winegrapes. President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers, PowerPoint Presentation Jeff Bitter said there…
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Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…loss, due to a natural disaster, ever suffered by the industry in our states,” the letter states. “As wildfires continue, increasing numbers of buyers are rejecting grapes due to concerns…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…The updated program now includes winegrapes, table grapes, raisins, pima cotton, and others. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement by the U.S Department of Agriculture that winegrape growers are…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
…are trying to do everything they can to work with their vintners to get the winegrapes out of the field because there is just a concern ash may continue to…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Protecting Grape Pruning Wounds From Disease
Grape pruning is something growers do every season. It’s a natural part of producing healthy grapes. Growers also know that the wounds created by that pruning can become a big…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…weeks, leaving multiple areas of the state covered in smoke. Many wineries are refusing to accept grapes until test results confirm that the grapes have not been affected by the…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
The California table grape season appears to be going strong with a positive outlook for the months ahead. The recent heatwave provided some beneficial growing conditions for watermelons. Corn silage…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…last two. The last two seasons for table grapes have been really, really rough, but this season seems to be going better.” Demand for California table grapes is reportedly strong…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…residue in a vineyard producing organic raisin grapes. Mulch will be applied directly under the vines, providing ground cover that will conserve soil moisture and decrease weed pressure. Generating the…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
…Napa County told the North Bay Business Journal they began harvest last week as well. Winemaker Tami Lotz said their pinot noir grapes arrived last Tuesday. Lots told the journal,…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
…Grapes were valued at $6.25 billion and almonds came in third with a value of $5.47 billion. Fresno County was the most valuable agricultural producing region, followed by Kern and…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…kind of contained within the vineyard to a degree. It just promotes both of those pathogens within that type of system.” Many growers addressing grapes disease in their vineyards are…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
Farmers and ranchers can begin applying for direct payments as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program next week. Critical research looking at smoke exposure in grapes is starting to…