Fruit World, a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit and the largest California grower of organic Thomcord grapes, has announced it expects to begin shipping this popular variety by the end of July, with strong, promotable volumes available from mid-August through early-October. Thomcord seedless grapes are a hybrid of Concord and Thompson Seedless grapes, with the rich, full …

Contents of the July Issue: UV Treatment Could be “Game Changer” WAVEx Addresses Powdery Mildew Fungicide Resistance RBA Gathers Strength Post-Pandemic Raisin Growers Anticipate Better Year & Prices Protecting Vineyards with Drones The Modern Scarecrow The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Georgia North Carolina Oregon Washington

Troon Vineyard is proud to announce that they are the first farm and winery in Oregon to receive the newly launched Regenerative Organic Certification (R.O.C.). Purchased in 2017 by Texas natives Dr. Bryan and Denise White, and helmed by industry veteran Craig Camp, the trio set out to reinvigorate Troon by transforming the farm into a Demeter Biodynamic® Certified vineyard …

California’s table grape growers recently awarded scholarships to seven students in grape growing regions of the state. All recipients will be attending California universities or community colleges. Four field worker scholarships were awarded: three for $25,000 for four years of university study and one for $14,500 for study at a combination of community college and university. Recipients may study any …

Contents of the June Issue: US Wine Growers Take Lead on Sustainability Showcased in Virtual Vineyard Tours & Summit Panel A Palates-On Demonstration of Sustainability Wine Grape Seminar Attendees Get Augmented Opinions All About “Raisin” Interest! Risk Management for the 2021 Raisin Crop The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Missouri Oregon Virginia Washington

Greetings Ohio grape growers: The Ohio State University Viticulture Extension Team in collaboration with the Ohio Grapes Industries Committee is conducting a state-wide survey of grape production and prices to better understand the distribution, harvest yield, and price of Ohio-grown grape cultivars from the 2020 season. This year’s survey includes additional categories for both juice and bulk wine pricing if fruit …

Contents of the May Issue: Michigan Winery Invites Public into its Vineyards Innovative Ownership Offers Visitors Close Up Look Where There is Fire, There’s Usually Smoke What’s a Wine Grape Grower to Do? 17-Year Periodical Cicadas Emerging in May Be Prepared to Protect your Grapevines The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Michigan Missouri Ohio Oregon Virginia Washington

The year 2020 could be characterized as a year of great loss, due to the pandemic, wildfires, and many other issues. The USDA also just reported a loss in total acreage for the number one grape growing state in the nation for the unprecedented year. California’s 2020 grape acreage totaled 895,000 acres, down 2.5% from 2019. Of the total grape acreage, 844,000 were bearing …

When a new growing season starts, it is critical to ensure grapes have the best possible growing conditions. Shoot thinning, early leaf removal, nutrient, pest and disease management and early season weed control are key targets during the early growing stages. Canopy management Early canopy management is one of several steps required to prepare the vines for good fruit production. …

Contents of the April Issue: Coping with Underground River Trinchero Team Uses All the Tools in the Toolbox Raisin Bargaining Association CEO Retires Kalem Barserian Helped Shape Raisin History Evaluating Your Irrigation System Performance Available Programs & Testing Methods The American Grapevine Grape Industry News Briefs California Missouri Minnesota Oregon Washington