COFFEE SHOP BLOG

MARCH 18, 2019.  BY STAN GRANT. Grapevines were first head trained during ancient Roman times and while there are now several alternative vine forms that are more productive and efficient, the head form persists to some extent in modern viticulture.  The reasons for...

MARCH 4, 2019. BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Did you ever wonder how you could volunteer to write a BLOG POST for lodigrowers.com and reach a wide audience in over 30 countries?!  I bet you did! Here at the Lodi Winegrape Commission, we are EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for our...

FEBRUARY 25, 2019.  BY CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS. Clarification and Guidance Regarding Produce Safety Rule Letter and Questionnaire Sent to Winegrape Growers.  Many California winegrape growers received a letter and questionnaire from the California...

FEBRUARY 11, 2019.  BY STAN GRANT. Effective resource use is the cornerstone of sustainable winegrowing.  And when it comes to vineyard management decisions involving resources, be they resources residing at the site or applied resources, there are three basic aspects...

FEBRUARY 4, 2019.  BY JENNY HEITMAN. Now in it’s 22nd year, the highly-anticipated Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend drives nearly 6,000 people from across the United States to our region annually. Marked by a festive and energetic atmosphere due to its proximity to...

JANUARY 28, 2019.  BY THE VINEYARD TEAM. The "Sustainable Winegrowing with the Vineyard Team" podcast brings you the latest in science and research for the wine industry.  This on-the-go, sustainable farming educational resource provides in-depth technical information...