Grapevines in our area have come out of dormancy and have begun to grow. It’s fascinating to watch the buds open and develop this time of year. Buds are those bumpy parts growing on the plant. Each ...

Chardonnay growers could soon be losing sleep over last week's record-setting heat wave. The week of hot weather, with temperatures clearing 90 degrees in Santa Rosa and other places, signaled some ...

For grape growers, this white winter of frigid temperatures has led to a lot of dead buds, mainly from the Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Gris vines meant for making wines. Growers are bracing ...

A milder winter has raised some concerns among experts when it comes to the upcoming fruit crop season. Following the more mild winter, freeze resistance in fruit crops is lower than what it would be ...

BOONE COUNTY - Wednesday night's freeze damaged many of the grape buds in central Missouri, ending their fruit producing potential. Just three days ago, Missouri grape vines were lime green and ...

If a grape grower should mention he's been out cutting buds, you might be assured it has nothing to do with a shift to the medical marijuana business. He or she merely has been out among the vines, ...

Krista Shellie, viticulture research horticulturist at the University of Idaho Extension in Parma, said grape growers won’t know until April how severe the damage is. An industry model that factors in ...