John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Global Specialty Food,
More reason than ever to choose Maltese wine
While we cast our votes in favour of the planet one bite, one sip at a time, there is more reason than ever to prefer local produce such as our own wines. A look at good practices at Malta’s Delicata winery demonstrates how some thoughtful actions help bring about positive change, literally from...
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Pest Control, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes,
California Vineyards That Once Used Only Toxic Chemicals to Protect Vines Now Use Nesting Owls
In Napa Valley, more and more growers are switching from super toxic pesticides to welcoming barn owns onto their fields for rodent control.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Research,
State winery association cuts ties with NDSU, says researchers not prioritizing industry needs | Agweek
The Winery Association of North Dakota says the university is not sharing information with the industry so wineries can give input on what they need in cold-hardy grapes. A State Board of Higher Education member is trying to repair the broken relationship.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Solar panels help French winemakers protect grape varieties from climate change
A roof of solar panels shades Pierre Escudie as he inspects the last plump grapes to be harvested at his vineyard in southwest France, after a year of hard frosts and blistering heat that damaged man…
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Research, Education, Weather,
Increasing Temperatures Led to Better-Tasting Wine Grapes, but for How Long?
Increasing temperatures from climate change have led to better tasting wine grapes, but a new UC Davis study suggests we may be at a tipping point.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Irrigation, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Weather,
Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought
California grape growers in coastal areas can use less water during drought and cut irrigation levels without affecting crop yields or quality, according to UC Davis researchers.
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08/26/2021 SOURCE: www.winespectator.com
California-based wine giant's Rooted for Good plan sets ambitious environmental goals—including becoming climate positive by 2050 and switching to regenerative farming for soil health—and urges other wineries to follow suit.
Jackson Family Pushes for Greater Action on Climate Change and Sustainability
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Research, Ag Europe,
A Smattering Of Two Dozen French Wines To Sample This Summer
Try these wines from the past six vintages
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes,
For Cover Crops and Healthy Vines, Diversity Is Key
VinePair spoke with five winemakers to get the scoop on how cover crops are chosen, which factors are considered, and what their uses are.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Equine/Horse, Economics, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe,
Draught wines: French vineyards rediscover the power of horses
Working horses not only outperform tractors on tricky terrain but provide a natural way to improve health of soil and crops
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