POST HARVEST VINEYARD MANAGEMENT.

POST HARVEST VINEYARD MANAGEMENT.

OCTOBER 15, 2019.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. All season long, the focus of those of us involved in the winegrape business has been producing an economically viable crop that meets or exceeds winery expectations. Naturally, we feel greatly relieved after the winery...
HOW GRAPEVINE ROOTS GROW

HOW GRAPEVINE ROOTS GROW

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.  BY TIM MARTINSON, CORNELL UNIVERSITY. Compared to the above-ground portions of a grapevine, root structure and function is more of a mystery to most growers.  Roots extract nutrients and water from the soil, and are also the dominant storage organ...
CAL/OSHA ENFORCEMENT TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE

CAL/OSHA ENFORCEMENT TRENDS IN AGRICULTURE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019.  BY AMY WOLFE, AGSAFE. Each year, Cal/OSHA releases enforcement trends for all industries and agriculture is no exception.  From October 2017 through September 2018, the agency stayed busy tracking the occupational injuries and illnesses of our...