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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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SELECTING A ROOTSTOCK FOR A WINEGRAPE VINEYARD

SELECTING A ROOTSTOCK FOR A WINEGRAPE VINEYARD

OCTOBER 7, 2016.  BY STAN GRANT, VITICULTURIST. 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...

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COMPARATIVE WINE GROWING CLIMATOLOGY

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...

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Events

Oct
7
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
8:00 am
Oct
14
LODI RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
Lodi Winegrape Commission
12:00 pm
Oct
31
THE OLD VINE CONFERENCE: MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025
The Culinary Institue of America, Copia, Napa CA
Nov
4
CD11 LODI IPM NETWORK BREAKFAST MEETING
Burgundy Hall – Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
8:00 am
Nov
12
GROWER MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETING
Lodi Winegrape Commission
12:00 pm

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