The demand for Central Valley Thompson Seedless grapes in the crush this year is diving to another record low. Why is this the case and what does it mean for the California wine and raisin industries? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers, and read more about it in the September issue of American Vineyard …
California Wine Grape Harvest Update with Allied Grape Growers
How is the 2019 California wine grape crop and harvest progressing? And what are the current trends in the wine market? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support and attend their upcoming Grapevine Clonal Field Days. Learn …
Raisin and Wine Grape Mechanical Harvest Safety Training
Fresno County Farm Bureau will host its ninth annual Raisin & Wine Grape Mechanical Harvest Safety Training in English and Spanish on Wednesday, July 24, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., at the C.P.D.E.S. Hall, 172 W. Jefferson Ave., Fresno. Intended for farm employees and supervisors, the training will increase awareness and improve safety in the field during mechanical raisin and …
How the Stormy Weather is Impacting California Grape Production
After many years of drought, can we possibly have too much water? Watch this brief interview with Jeff Bitter from Allied Grape Growers as he provides an update on the 2019 wine grape crop and how the recent rainstorms might impact it. Watch this video and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
What Growers Should Know about the Grape Crush
As many in the industry know, USDA’s 2018 Grape Crush Report was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. This record breaking crop report was covered in the May issue of American Vineyard Magazine; but we also recently got some special insights on the report along with current wine market trends from Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter. So check …
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jim grady: I think Jeff is a little out of touch with the current market. There is NO spot...