In addition to frost damage in the spring, San Joaquin Valley vineyards also experienced severe heat stress as well that took a toll on the crop. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor George Zhuang as he shares how growers can better prepare their vineyards for future heat waves — as discussed at the recent Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo in Fresno. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Ground Squirrels can be a real pest on the farm, damaging plant roots, chewing through drip line, and their tunnels can be a safety hazard for farm workers. At the San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium, Mike Konda from the Fresno County Ag Department provided some valuable tips. Watch his brief interview here and read more in American Vineyard Magazine.
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At the San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium held by the UC Cooperative Extension, Andy Walker from UC Davis addressed Central Valley grape growers on the progress of developing new grapevine rootstocks with combined resistance to drought, high salinity and nematode pressures. Watch this video and read American Vineyard Magazine for more information.