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Tag: vineyard mechanization

  • Options for Raisin Growers to Navigate Labor Challenges

    While innovations in vineyard mechanization have come a long way, labor challenges still prevail in the California raisin industry — and those issues have been amplified since the pandemic.  Watch this brief interview with UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor George Zhuang as he shares what labor-saving options growers have to stay in the game.  Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
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  • Watch this Before Planting a New Vineyard

    Thinking of planting a new vineyard? Watch this brief interview with UCCE Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang as he shares some important layout considerations to save money and maximize efficiencies. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
     
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  • Mechanizing Vineyard Canopy Management

    Are you struggling to meet the labor needs in your vineyard and having difficulty converting to a mechanized approach? Watch this brief interview with Craig Edwards from Acampo Machine works as he shares some of the struggles and solutions growers are experiencing on the journey to a completely mechanized vineyard canopy management system.  Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
     
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  • How to Successfully Convert to Year-round Vineyard Mechanization

    The journey to year-round mechanization in the vineyard can be a rough one, but it is worthwhile, according to Greg Gonzalez, Director of Vineyard Operations and Scheid Family Wines.. One may wonder where to start or how to maintain the same or better quality compared to traditional methods. Watch this brief interview with Greg as he shares his journey to mechanization as well as some key considerations.  Read more about vineyard mechanization in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Recent Study Shows All Around Benefits of Mechanized Vineyard Canopy Management

    With a shrinking and more costly labor force, grape growers are searching for new ways to mechanize their vineyard operations, and mechanized canopy management is a great opportunity for growers to look into.  Watch this brief interview with Luca Brillante from Fresno State’s Viticulture & Enology Department as he shares some very positive results of a recent study supporting greater efficiencies with vineyard mechanization.  Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.