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Harvard is Buying Up Vineyards in Drought-Ridden California Wine Country

February 1, 2015February 1, 2015admin

—By Tom Philpott I recently wrote a piece about growing interest in California farmland by massive investment funds. But almonds and other tree nuts, the main focus of my article,…Continue readingHarvard is Buying Up Vineyards in Drought-Ridden California Wine Country

Agriculture, Biodynamic, Brix, Organic, Organic Agriculture, vineyards, Viticulture

Wine: Biodynamic, Organic; What It All Means

November 28, 2014admin

by Carol Grieve’ Many of us are chosing to make organic and non-GMO food choices. What about our wine? Why has organic wine been given a bad rap. Buying wine can…Continue readingWine: Biodynamic, Organic; What It All Means

Agriculture, Environment, Pesticides, Sustainable Agriculture, Viticulture

Sound Vibrations To Reduce Pesticides And Boost Harvests?

September 19, 2014admin

By News Staff, Can sound vibrations replace pesticides? Researchers are adapting different eco-friendly methods to try and boost harvests and open up a new chapter in sustainable farming. Scientists in Northern…Continue readingSound Vibrations To Reduce Pesticides And Boost Harvests?

Environment, Health, Organic Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, vineyards, Viticulture

Making wine a greener enterprise

August 10, 2014August 10, 2014admin

By Kelowna Capital News From Bogota, Colombia, to Mexico City, to the wineries of the Okanagan, PhD student Camilo Peña has been on a round-the-world research journey aimed at better understanding…Continue readingMaking wine a greener enterprise

Agriculture, Herbicides, vineyards, Viticulture

Oregon grape growers say drift taking toll on vineyards

May 17, 2014September 15, 2014admin

By Eric Mortenson, Oregon grape growers say herbicide drift is damaging vineyards and it’s time for the state to ban 2,4-D use during April to October growing season. Joel Meyers…Continue readingOregon grape growers say drift taking toll on vineyards

Agriculture, Organic, Organic Produce, vineyards, Viticulture

Organic farming a Santa Cruz mainstay

April 22, 2014April 22, 2014admin

By Maria Gaura, Santa Cruz County is a pioneer in organic agriculture, with trendsetting organic farms, restaurants and specialty foods. But even here, in the alternative heartland, organic vineyards are…Continue readingOrganic farming a Santa Cruz mainstay

Agriculture, Growing, Growing Plants, Soil, vineyards, Viticulture, Water

North Coast growers adjust to drought despite rains

April 17, 2014admin

By Jeff Quackenbush, Despite significant rains in March and February, North Coast winegrape growers are honing their skills in using less water as the threat of spring frost, summer heat…Continue readingNorth Coast growers adjust to drought despite rains

Agriculture, Growing Plants, vineyards, Viticulture

Wisconsin’s grape industry continues to gain momentum

April 6, 2014September 8, 2014admin

by Mary Hookham Judy Reith Rozelle is not only passionate about conducting grape trials and research, but also about helping people throughout Wisconsin successfully start their own vineyards. In fact,…Continue readingWisconsin’s grape industry continues to gain momentum

Agriculture, Growing Plants, vineyards, Viticulture

Winemaker Faces Jail Over Pesticides

February 24, 2014admin

By Elizabeth Licata, The French government puts pressure on a Burgundian winemaker to spray his organic vineyard Organic wine is a small but growing market, but a winemaker in France’s Burgundy…Continue readingWinemaker Faces Jail Over Pesticides

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