…While that number would appear a step in the right direction for addressing an oversupplied market, the decline was more of a result of grapes left unharvested rather than a…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…growers operate. “I went and learned about raisins. I saw some Asian food being grown, early spring food and then of course mandarins and table grapes. I got to see…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…retailers and growers of tree nuts, grapes, tree fruit and many vegetables crops can begin to source Goal 2XL and GoalTender manufactured by Nufarm this fall to manage dozens of…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and fresh grapes will be based on 2019 acreage. Payments under the program are limited to a combined $250,000 per person or legal entity, with no applicants…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…wind as a significant factor in damage levels, along with temperature, time of the season, and proximity to an active wildfire. There is significant concern surrounding smoke taint in winegrapes,…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
…winemakers are telling us that these grapes stand alone; that they’re very high quality and they are very excited about growing them,” Walker noted. Support for the grape breeding research…
San Benito County Farmer Honored for Distinguished Service
…for sharing his passion for agriculture with members of the community.” Bonturi began farming at age 14 after his father died, and raised apricots, prunes, grapes and walnuts before concentrating…
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
…it’s toxic, but so are grapes, and therefore, raisins. And the alliums – onions, garlic, leeks, and scallions – are also poisonous to our 4 legged friends. Macadamia nuts are…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…owned on a day selected by the producer between April 1 and May 15, 2019. MFP payments will also be made to producers of almonds, cranberries, cultivated ginseng, fresh grapes,…
Why Sun-Dry Fruits and Vegetables
…down the road, not to mention knowing how to sundry. Some of the best fruits and veggies to sun dry include: Apricots Grapes Dates Hot pepper or chilies Tomatoes I’m…
Strong Grape Harvest in Napa Valley
…be a memorable vintage,” NVG President Paul Goldberg said in press release. Winemakers are reportedly enthusiastic about this year’s vintage, noting deep color in the grapes with ample texture and bright…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…early Saturday morning to get as many grapes off that were ready as possible. So, I think we got another three percent off the vine in that two and a…
Addressing the Agricultural Impact of AB 5
Farm workers plant grapes in new California vineyard. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com California employers are preparing to navigate the requirements of AB-5 and how it will affect the use…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…grapes picked Saturday and then Monday’s was canceled. We had another grower that picked Sunday night, as scheduled and delivered to the winery yesterday morning only to discover the power…