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MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024.  BY THE LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Our very own Lodi Wine Blog author and wine educator Randy Caparoso was recently recognized by an internationally-acclaimed group called The Old Vine Conference as one of six individuals/organizations in the...

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024.  BY MISTY OEBEL, MS, FARM STRESS EDUCATOR, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION. The concept of resiliency is fascinating. In my role as a Farm Stress Educator, I observe daily and chronic stressors as I work with growers, and I am aware of how...

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024.  BY STUART SPENCER, LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. According to the Gomberg Fredrikson Report, nearly 68 million gallons of foreign bulk wine was imported by California wineries in 2022. And no one is talking about it. Over the past couple of...

FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024.  BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Internationally-recognized The Old Vine Conference has nominated Randy Caparoso as one of 16 individuals or organizations considered to be making the greatest contribution towards the movement to recognize,...

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. The basics of vineyard management include taking appropriate actions at the right time and with the proper intensity to achieve the desired viticultural result. These basics provide guidance about what to do, but...