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BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF VINE MEALYBUG
For years I have attended educational meetings in which the vine mealybug (Planococcus ficus) was portrayed as some kind of super-pest. I was told why it was so much worse than the grape mealybug and also why biological control would not work on it. In fact, I was...
NITROGEN FERTILIZER FORMS
by Stan Grant, Viticulturist It is a fact: chemistry is fundamental to life. It is also a primary means to directly influence grapevines, especially their mineral nutrition. Thankfully, our modern mineral nutrient toolbox includes a wide array of chemical tools for...
CRUSH DISTRICT 11 VINEYARD COST STUDY RELEASED
We are VERY happy to report that UC Davis has released the 2016 vineyard cost study for Crush District 11 Cabernet Sauvignon. Click here for the study: UC Davis 2016 Crush District 11 Vineyard Cost Study The 23-page study represents the efforts of: Paul S. Verdegaal,...
2017 GREEN MEDAL AWARD APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Third Annual California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2017 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications are being accepted at...
PAUL’S POST-HARVEST CHECKLIST
It's of utmost importance to keep busy during the winter months, and luckily there are plenty of projects needing labor year-round! Below is a post-harvest checklist from Paul Verdegaal (San Joaquin County Farm Advisor, UCCE) for 2016: Irrigation system repairs...
LWC CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Lodi Winegrape Commission Celebrates its 25th Anniversary The last five years have seen a tremendous swell of support and recognition for the Lodi wine region, most notable being the receipt of the coveted title of 2015 Wine Region of the Year from Wine Enthusiast...
CDFA AWARDS ZINFANDEL GRANT
Specialty Crop Block Grant from CDFA Awarded to Zinfandel Advocates & Producers for Zinfandel: Stories of America’s Heritage Grape The Association of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) recently announced the award of a Specialty Crop Block Grant in the...
SELECTING A ROOTSTOCK FOR A WINEGRAPE VINEYARD
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...
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