China’s raisin production is forecast at 160,000 MT in MY 2020/21, down 20 percent from the previous year as the Covid-19 outbreak in the country’s major producing area has delayed raisin processing. As a result, China’s raisin export forecast is reduced sharply from the previous year to 20,000 MT on reduced exportable supplies. The raisin import forecast is expected to …

Contents of the September Issue: Consumer Behavioral Trends More Long-Term Demand for California Raisins? Fresno State Grape Day University Delivers Vital Info Via Webinar Format The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Michigan Missouri Minnesota New York North Carolina Oregon Texas Virginia Washington

University of Missouri – Over the last 12 months I have observed crown gall becoming more apparent in some vineyards. In some vineyards infected with crown gall, close to 100% of the vines are infected. In these vineyards the most likely explanation for such a high incidence of infection is infected planting material. Based on my observations vineyards with high …

Contents of the August Issue: The Best Place to Grow Pinot Noir Bill & Lauren Hipp Retire After a Joyous Experience Sustainable Vineyard Pest Management Experts Tell of Tech Innovations Coastal Wine Industry Struggles COVID-19 Market Favors Value-Priced Wines Heroine of the Vineyards Rhonda Smith Wraps up Career

On July 27th, the Raisin Bargaining Association’s Board of Directors offered their Signatory Packers a sliding scale fixed price of $1500-$1900/ton (depending on crop size) for the 2020 Natural Seedless Raisin Crop. The Raisin Bargaining Board of Directors has also offered our Signatory Packers a fixed price of $2500/ton for the 2020 Zante Currant crop. The Board of Directors is …

Contents of the July Issue: Lost Draw Vineyards Lone Star Viticulture on Upward Course Spotted Lanternfly Threatens Grape Industry Industry Begins Organizing Defenses Against Vine-Killing Pest Post-bloom Vineyard Care Viticulture Experts Address Wisconsin & Minnesota Growers Ag Employers, Workers Approach Smoke Concerns UC Davis Examines Health & Safety Awareness

Contents of the June Issue: Putting Sheep to Work in the Vineyard Online Workshops Explore Benefits of Grazing Sheep Eye on the Target Vineyard Sprayer Calibration & Coverage Raisin Crop Insurance Options Current Risk Management Options for 2020 Weed Control in the Vineyard Getting the Job Done While Satisfying Consumer Perception

Contents of the May Issue: Mexico Takes Larger Share Southern CA Table Grape Growers Threatened COVID-19 Impact on the Raisin Industry Sales Remain Strong, but Uncertainty Abounds Raisin Bargaining Association Outlook Temporary Turbulence, with Blue Skies Ahead The Reality of North Coast Fires Observations From a Napa Grower

In celebrating the tradition and innovation of the State’s number one industry, agriculture, the California State Fair Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Agricultural Advisory Council, selects Bill and Carol Chandler as the Agriculturalists of the Year. The Agriculturalist of the Year award is presented to an individual or individuals who have contributed extensively, in a professional capacity, …