Category Archives: Grapes

Modifying Rootstocks to Fight, Prevent Pierce’s Disease

Scientists Help Grapevines Double-team Pierce’s Disease By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director   The glassy-winged sharpshooter is a flying insect that …

WANTED: New Director, Fresno State Viticulture and Enology Department

Fresno State Viticulture and Enology Department Shines, But Needs New Director   By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director   No …

California Proudly Provides Most of Thanksgiving Feast to America

Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Feast From California’s Farms to Your Table   By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director   Turkeys come from …

Raisins: Quality Is Up, Tonnage Is Down

Fewer but Sweeter Raisins this Year    By Brian German, Associate Broadcaster   After last year’s tremendously successful raisin harvest, Steve Spate …

Successful Temecula Winegrape Harvest Wrap-Up

Temecula Winegrape Harvest to Become More Mechanized   By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director   Winegrape harvest is going well in the …

California Growers Confront Labor Issues

Labor Issues—Costs and Farmworker Shortages—Challenge Growers By Brian German, Associate Broadcaster   This year, farmers grappled with labor issues such …

CULTIVATING COMMON GROUND: Water Use Efficiency Grants

Water Use Efficiency Grants: Beneficial or Double Jeopardy for California Farming? Or both?   By Patrick Cavanaugh, Farm News Director …

Unique Wines Earn Packaging Design Awards

California Wines Win Packaging Design Awards for Innovation By Laurie Greene, Editor    Some interesting smaller California wineries won special awards …