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Vineyard Trellising Revolutionized by Concrete “Harvest Pillar” Option – Harvest Pillar by Jensen Precast
Concrete may not be the first material that comes to mind for vineyard managers who are setting up or reinforcing their trellis systems this year. Jensen Precas
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Smarter Tools, New Technology Take the Stage at the Sustainable Ag Expo
New technology is changing how growers approach some of the vineyard’s most persistent challenges. At the 2026 Sustainable Ag Expo, growers and agricultural pro
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Earn Your Credits – Continuing Education Courses Available! – Napa Farm Bureau
The Napa County Farm Bureau is proud to support our agricultural community by offering access to required continuing education (CE) classes for licensed agricul
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Breaking Ground on the New Sunridge Nurseries Laboratory
Sunridge Nurseries continues to invest in the science behind producing healthy, high-quality vines. In 2025, Sunridge acquired the Pathology Division of Wonderf
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Industry-leading FruitScope Vision Systems Measure Everything That’s Happening Across Each Vine
Proud to showcase some of Orchard's work with Google Cloud and Gemini.Our industry-leading FruitScope Vision Systems measure everything that's happening across
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The vine can tell you when it needs water. FloraPulse makes it possible to listen continuously.
We’re glad to be joining the Wine Industry Network, and we’re looking forward to introducing FloraPulse to more of the winegrowing community.FloraPulse measures
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Harvest Pillar Helps Cornell AgriTech Up Trellis Yields – Harvest Pillar by Jensen Precast
Harvest Pillar is helping Cornell University take hop research to new heights.Researchers at Cornell AgriTech are testing 61 hop varieties to find the ones that
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2026: Slim Pickin’s
Low fruitfulness and poor fruit set...why choose just one?As the tallies are coming in this harvest, one thing across the board seems to be clear: there just is
by Editor7 viewsviticulture-growersps-news-viticulture - news
Vineyard Sampling: Getting a Representative Sample
Harvest is here, and getting a representative vineyard sample is one of the first steps toward making informed harvest decisions.Every winemaker has a favorite
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Complementary Tools: Rethinking Weed Management for Regenerative Agriculture
As growers explore regenerative agriculture, the conversation often centers on soil management, cover crops, reduced disturbance and more diversified production
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Sensor Spotlight Air Quality Monitoring
Real-Time Air Quality Sensing for VineyardsWildfires are unfortunately something we deal with here in the Western United States. Smoke affects grape quality and
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FireHawk® Bioherbicide Raises $5.6 Million USD In Funding to Advance Alternative Weed Control
Fundraising milestone comes as the company gears up for rapid expansionContact BioSolutions, the maker of FireHawk® Bioherbicide, has completed a $5.6 million U
by Editor14 viewsviticulture-growersps-news-viticulture - news
Soil Moisture Data and Vine Water Status: What Sensors Show, and What They Don’t
Most vineyard irrigation decisions in California are made against a stress target. The target might come from a stem water potential program, a canopy assessmen
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The Early 2026 Harvest Isn’t Just Climate Change. It’s Climate Volatility.
There is, for good reason, a lot of reporting right now on climate change and how it's affecting the grape harvest. Everywhere you look, wine regions are experi
by Editor11 viewsviticulture-growersps-news-viticulture - news
One Tool, Many Jobs: What Else Your F3020 Electric Companion Can Do
Ask most growers about the INFACO F3020, and they’ll tell you it’s one of the best electric pruning tools on the market. But what many don’t realize is tha
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Certified Grapevines: What the Label Means-and What Vineyard Managers Should Still Ask
A vineyard is a long-term investment, and some of its most consequential decisions are made before the first vine ever enters the ground. Variety, clone and roo
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Why Updated Surveys and Maps Matter in Vineyard and Winery Property Sales
Selling a vineyard, winery, or rural wine country property involves more than finding the right buyer. Before a transaction can move forward, buyers, lenders, t
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Why Protecting Every Marketable Ton Matters More Than Ever
In a tighter wine market, preventable vineyard loss is no longer just an operational headache. It is a margin issue.For many vineyard owners and managers, 2026
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Are Your Trellis Posts Built for the Next 20 Years? – Harvest Pillar by Jensen Precast
Vineyard managers spend considerable time evaluating vines, irrigation systems, and equipment, but trellis infrastructure often receives less attention until pr
by Editor12 viewsviticulture-growersps-news-viticulture - news
Before You Buy Another Tractor, Check This First
33% of tractor hours are spent outside the blocks. Knowing where your machines spend time is powerful. But there is another question you should be...
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Why Vineyard Managers Are Looking at Bioherbicides as Part of Their Weed Management Programs
Vineyard managers are constantly balancing labor efficiency, operational demands, site conditions, and weed management objectives. As the industry continues to evolve, many vineyards are exploring...
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An Extra Set of Eyes in the Vineyard – How a Napa winemaker uses real-time data to manage water, protect fruit, and stay focused on the wine.
Roy has spent years producing high-quality wines with a focus on sustainable practices, always working to balance vine health against careful water use. It was visibility, knowing what was happening across the vineyard in real time, and being able to act on it without losing precious hours.
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A Look Inside THE ROOT: Two Varieties Worth Knowing
In this year's edition of THE ROOT, we spotlight two unique Loire Valley grapes: Pineau d'Aunis and Grolleau Noir. Pineau d'Aunis is celebrated for its distinctive peppery spice and vibrant red fruit character, while Grolleau Noir offers bright acidity, fresh berry flavors, and remarkable versatility across sparkling, rosé, and still wines.
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Why the Irrigators at Shafer Love Lumo
Shafer Vineyards put Lumo on Borderline. Expanded to Rustler and Ridgeback. And the system just went in at Schoolbus. 58 blocks across 96 acres. That kind of ex
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