by Lodi Growers | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Many species of microorganisms may infect grape berries, including fungi and bacteria. Several species of these fungi, including Botrytis cinerea, Aspergillus niger, A. carbonarius, Cladosporium cladosporioides, C. herbarum, Penicillium spp., Rhizopus arrizhus, and...
by Lodi Growers | Jun 2, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Grapevine nutrition may not be on the forefront of growers concerns as bud break approaches in the vineyard. However, the drought conditions that have persisted over the past two years in areas of Texas and California will likely effect root growth dynamics, total...
by Lodi Growers | May 20, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Harvest is coming to an end in the Southern Hemisphere and most volume estimates remain unchanged. The total crop size for all of the Southern Hemisphere should fall short of the 2014 result. Argentina and New Zealand are experiencing the biggest declines in volume,...
by Lodi Growers | May 4, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
As of the rainfall total at the end of April, it looks like we are entering a fourth year of drought. This is more severe than the 2007-09 drought and the dry spell from 2002-03. The current rainfall season will end below long term average. However, there has been...
by Lodi Growers | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
California agriculture exported about 26% of its production in 2013 worth $21 billion. The top six destinations for California agricultural exports are Canada, European Union, China (including Hong Kong), Japan, Mexico, and Korea. Most export destinations rely almost...
by Lodi Growers | Apr 14, 2015
CAWG & LDGGA Grower Education Program & Luncheon April 23, 2015 8:30 am Registration 9:00 am Meeting Lodi Grape Festival Grounds Burgundy Hall 413 E Lockeford St, Lodi, CA Join us on April 23rd for an informative Grower Education Program and Luncheon co-hosted...
by Lodi Growers | Apr 6, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
In November of 2014 I had the opportunity to attend a week-long spray application technology seminar at Cornell University taught by Andrew Landers. Andrew is well known in the industry as a spray technology guru and has come to the Lodi area to spread his knowledge...
