Heat, fire, drought and water politics are definitely getting growers’ attention across much of the state. ...
“Certified Sustainably Grown” is coming soon to wine labels thanks to the efforts of the Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT) in Paso Robles, Calif. ...
Exotic pests are moving further north into the grape growing areas and officials continue to address the problems very aggressively....
In the searing heat of summer comes the proclamation that this grape season has been one of the coolest on record. ...
With as many as 1,000 wildfires burning in California, the most pressing issues are which vineyards might burn and if the smoke hanging over the state will interfere with photosynthesis....
Everything appears to be on track for Napa’s crop this season. While it won’t likely be a blockbuster, it looks good....
Yield estimates are still a little difficult to assess with this year’s crop as the bloom period draws to a close and fruit sets. ...
Pest pressure is beginning to build in California’s Central Valley, while disease has been mostly light this season....
Selecting and matching grapevine rootstocks and clones is always a challenge, but there is one element that should be a slam dunk — use certified plant material....
Soil salinity continues to be a concern around the Paso Robles area, according to Mark Battany, San Luis Obispo County UC Farm Advisor. Problems with salinity vary from year to year. Battany started conducting periodic soil salinity surveys in 2006 to determine the extent of the problem. ...
In 1928, the University of California sponsored a train to take researchers out to the growers so they could share the knowledge they had amassed in research projects. That concept has now been revived — but now transportation is by pickup and SUV instead of rail....
Windy, cold spring weather characterized the early California San Luis Obispo County grape growing season, but since then problems with pests and diseases have not been significant, according to Victor Roberts, owner of Victor Hugo Vineyards and Winery at Templeton....
The table grape crop is moving ahead without significant pest or disease concerns. ...
It’s still mostly a guess, but in general the California wine grape crop looks at this early point in the season that it will be at least fair to good....
Disease pressure in Sonoma County has been very light so far in most areas. ...
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