INTEGRATED CORDON AND TRUNK DISEASE MANAGEMENT

INTEGRATED CORDON AND TRUNK DISEASE MANAGEMENT

FEBRUARY 10, 2020.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. Cordon and trunk diseases are among the most serious threats to the longevity of vineyards. They are insidious fungal diseases of grapevine wood that typically do not become apparent as distorted shoots or dead spurs...
THE BIFS PROGRAM RETURNS TO LODI

THE BIFS PROGRAM RETURNS TO LODI

FEBRUARY 3, 2020.  BY STEPHANIE BOLTON, PHD. A team including the Lodi Winegrape Commission is awarded funding for a four-year project under the revamped CDFA BIFS Program JUST ANNOUNCED ________________________________________ The California Department of Food and...
LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING.

LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING.

JANUARY 20, 2020.  BY THE LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Please join us for the 2020 Lodi Winegrape Commission Annual Meeting on January 23rd at Kirst Hall in Hutchins Street Square from 4:00 – 6:30pm. We will review 2019 activities and accomplishments, and share some...
SAFETY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.

SAFETY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.

JANUARY 13, 2020.  BY AMY WOLFE, AGSAFE. The winter months for permanent crop growers require important maintenance and care in the orchards and vineyards.  Pruning and thinning are commonplace, as are easily avoidable injuries.  Before sending crews out to tend to...
PULLING OUT A VINEYARD? READ THIS FIRST.

PULLING OUT A VINEYARD? READ THIS FIRST.

JANUARY 8, 2020.  BY STEPHANIE BOLTON, PhD, LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. LEAFROLL VIRUS APPROVED AS A NATURAL DISASTER ELIGIBLE FOR TAP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Today we have good news to share with California winegrape growers.  If you’ve attended any of the Lodi...