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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. Note that this blog post has been updated and is available HERE. In winegrape vineyards, variety is among the most important factors affecting economic success. And, after all the time and effort we dedicate to...

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2021.  BY GREEN MEDAL AWARD COMMITTEE. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications are now being accepted at greenmedal.org. The California...

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021.  BY SARE. It can be difficult for farmers and ranchers to navigate the wide range of USDA resources and stay up to date with program changes after each Farm Bill. Thanks to the newly updated Building Sustainable Farms, Ranches and...

MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021.  BY LISA MELINE, VITICULTURE STUDENT AND LWC VOLUNTEER. The first WINTER WEDNESDAY PRUNING SEMINAR brought to you by the Lodi Winegrape Commission (LWC) was held on the afternoon of December 16th at Ring Ranch in Acampo, California. Hosts...

MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021.  BY EDWARD SOUTHWICK, CDFA.       Statewide activities for Pest Detection/Emergency Projects Branch in 2020 included a visual survey of host plants near high-risk target locations as well as air cargo flight inspections.  ...

JANUARY 11, 2021.  BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Please join the Lodi Winegrape Commission on Tuesday, February 2nd for the 69th Annual Lodi Grape Day celebration! Lodi Grape Day is hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and The Lodi Chamber...

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. California was home to some of the earliest New World winegrape growing pioneers. Franciscan missionaries led the way when they planted V. vinifera (Mission) vines around 1770. Today, there are more winegrape...

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2020.  BY LODI WINEGRAPE COMMISSION. Most farmers have a trusty canine companion who joyfully rides in the truck, chases gophers, and helps check the grapes for optimal ripeness. We want to hear your stories about these faithful dogs because,...