by Lodi Growers | Oct 7, 2016 | Blog, Vineyards
OCTOBER 7, 2016. BY STAN GRANT. For over 130 years, rootstocks have been available to protect grapevines form soilborne pests. From the beginning, rootstocks have displayed varying influences on the composite grapevine created by grafting. These include influences on...
by Lodi Growers | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog
Climate is of paramount importance to winegrape growing. The seasonal pattern of sunlight, temperature, rainfall, and humidity influences both above ground and below ground vineyard environments. It sets the length of growing seasons and influences the likelihood of...
by Lodi Growers | Sep 19, 2016 | Blog
Long gone are the days when the daily newspaper was the main source of information for a community. While the newspaper is still an excellent source of information and is fun to read, there now exists other outlets for staying connected and learning about the world....
by Lodi Growers | Sep 1, 2016
Local Opportunities Check this page for local educational opportunities hosted by the Lodi Winegrape Commission, universities, ag associations, and more. *ALWAYS* confirm event details with hosts! To get your event posted, email the details in the format below to Dr....
by Lodi Growers | Aug 29, 2016 | Blog, Grapes, Vineyards
Zinfandel is California’s winegrape variety and for over a century, Zinfandel has been at the heart of the Lodi, Sierra Foothill, and eastern Contra Costa County wine industries. Over the years, this versatile variety has lent itself to various grape and wine products...
by Lodi Growers | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog, Grapes, Vineyards
As the 2016 El Niño returns after a month hiatus, much progress is being made towards a Drought Recovery. February had only 0.6 inch of rain, but the first two weeks of March brought 5.2 inches of rain, exactly double the long term average. Good rains in January...
by Lodi Growers | Mar 14, 2016
North SJ Water Conservation District South System Meeting The North San Joaquin Water Conservation District is holding a special board meeting on Friday March 18th at 2pm at the Lodi Policy Dept. Community Room at 215 W. Elm, Lodi to discuss potential water deliveries...
