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Grapevine scale and longtailed mealybug populations have been a challenge for both wine and table grape growers and advisers over recent seasons, however dual mode of action insecticide Trivor® from ADAMA, is putting the clamps on them, whilst also reducing the impact on beneficial insects. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40twEA3

Every day, dirt is in our professional conversation….and when it’s not, there’s something missing in vineyard and grape quality. It is still very common to have blind spots in our day to day farming practices, and as a winemaker, I like to start here; With soils….with the “dirt” (loosely)! Attached is basic review for most wine growers. For many of us, reviewing the basics is never “TMI” when; 1) Working to refine productivity and consistency in each vineyard block; 2) Transitioning from larger scale commercial farming to building higher quality focus for wine brand integrity. Here’s the 3 Questions every wine-grower should be asking IN AN OVERSUPPLY MARKET: A. Are you satisfied with the quality of your fruit but you are having a difficult time finding a buyer? B. Are you assertive in developing relationships and engaging with winemakers to understand what specifically they are looking for in quality specifics? C. Do you have a specific plan on how to transition your grapes from low-cost buyer farming to the highest quality potential or a plan to bridge between an oversupply market to a balanced market? Obviously this is a deeper topic than simply ‘engaging in a LinkedIn post’, but quality combined with relationship is now going to win the day….or at least raise the probability for success. Thank you Carl Rosen for a timeless input to help us winegrowers organize our thoughts on “dirt”. #winemakersforum #techtalk4wine #soilscience #vinotinto #grapebroker #oldvines Bill Tolar ETH SOIL - BIO-POWER FOR HEALTHY SOILS University of California, Davis Organic Consumers Association of Australia

As the American sake industry develops further, the demand for premium sake rice has been increasing. Who is responding? Meet Isbell Farms in Arkansas. Isbell Farms is a multi-generational family farm and the first American sake rice grower. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gV7yhKha #ArkansasAg Isbell Farms #CraftSake #ArkansasProud Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forbes

https://lnkd.in/gjp6rpiV The University of Minnesota is recognized as one of the top wine grape research programs in the country, with the goal of developing high-quality, cold-hardy, and disease-resistant wine grape cultivars. Marquette grape cultivar is one of the hybrid gapes introduced in 2006 and is known as a disease resistant red grape variety that produces medium-bodied, dry, red wine and is suitable for extended maturation in oak barrels. Over time, it has become one of the most popular grapes adapted to cold climates and can survive winter cold events up to -20 to -30°F. Cold hardy and disease resistant cultivars are opening new opportunities for farmers to grow grapes in harsh cold conditions, which otherwise does not support traditional vitis vinifera grape varients.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 Now that's something different! Have you ever tried cassava root? 🌱 Cassava is a plant species of the genus Manihot (manioc). Other names for this crop and its agricultural product (the harvested root tubers) are mandi'o (Paraguay), mandioca (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay), cassava or, in Spanish-speaking Latin America, yuca. The plant is widely cultivated because of its starchy root tubers. The processed starch is called tapioca. It originally comes from South America and was already used as a food by the indigenous people. For one of our customers, we made wonderful snacks in various shapes from the cooked tuber. The deep-fried snacks are similar to the potato products we are familiar with in Germany. However, the consistency and taste are very different.  From my own experience, I can say: incredibly tasty! And they look great too, don't they? Do you also want to make products like these? Then I can highly recommend our forming system FS 510: - Precise weights 💯 - Uniform products ⭕ - Flexible shapes 🔴 🔶 🔲 - High output 🏃♂️ For more information get in contact with Albert Handtmann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. #handtmann #ideasforthefuture #tapioca #foodtech #foodprocessing #snacks #foodinnovation #foodindustry

Davidson Plum – Davidsonia pruriens Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson’s plum, or Queensland Davidson’s plum, is a medium sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia. The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy colored fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species. The indigenous name – ooray – is being increasingly used by growers and processors. The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which is used to make jam, sauces, cordial and wine. The fruit is high in antioxidant activity. https://lnkd.in/g7pwGFK3

👨🎓📈🧬🌾🍺💚#agrobiodiversity for #agroecosystem - #beer #piwo - Maris Otter - 1965 – 2021 – 56 years old cultivar – of malting barley ... The SUCCESS STORY ! 🌾🍺💚 "The success of Maris Otter is threefold. 1. The only barley variety ever bred for its brewing capabilities 2. Maris Otter is only grown in England – only the malt is exported 3. The variety is over 50 years old, making it unique amongst malt varieties Dr GDH Bell bred Maris Otter in Cambridge in 1965 - with the express purpose of producing a barley variety that would give consistently high quality malt for the cask conditioned ale market. It was bred by crossing the two varieties Proctor and Pioneer and it soon became the foundation of the finest English cask conditioned ales. After many years of being the most widely grown malting barley, cross pollination and use of uncertified seed bought about the decline of the variety. Maltsters find that Maris Otter is easier to malt than some modern varieties. It matures quickly after harvest, there are no dormancy problems and the thin skins absorb water easily, giving no processing difficulties. Brewers like Maris Otter malt because it is easy to handle and very ‘forgiving’ in the brew house and more importantly, is perceived to add the unique Maris Otter flavour to the beer which is much favoured over malt from modern varieties which are grown for yield and ease of production for the grower." RT: https://lnkd.in/dyN3YCQ7 https://lnkd.in/dRsib-AZ #oldcultivar #dawnadmiana #genebank #bankgenów #barley #jęczmień #beer #piwo #plantbreeding #hodowlaroślin #barleybreeding #hodowlajęczmienia #tradition #history #agriculture ... **** DIVERSITY of BARLEY - some economically important cultivars: >1950 Spratt Archer, Plumge Archer , Proctor, Pioneer 1965>Golden Promise, Maris Otter 1980>Halcyon, Pipkin, Puffin 1990>Camarque 1995>Optic, Chariot, Derkado, Delibes, Prisma 2010>Optic, Chariot, Decanter

(USA 13.06.24) #producemarketupdate #tablegrapes Castle Rock Vineyards' Laura Berryessa Discusses Normal Volume Projections and Excellent Quality for CA Table Grape Season [AG: Australian Table Grape Market Update? The Damning Silence - The Dire Need for Regular Updates on Australian Fresh Produce] As the grape harvest season begins in California, Castle Rock Vineyards' Sales Manager, Laura Berryessa, anticipates good supplies of high-quality grapes throughout the season. The vineyard is set to start harvesting in Coachella, California, during summer when the fruit is at its best. Despite the unpredictability of Mother Nature, current volume projections are looking normal and promising. Castle Rock is committed to delivering high-quality grapes and offers a variety of red, green, and black grapes. ----- [AG: In a world where information is at our fingertips, it's astonishingly baffling that regular updates on the production and market conditions of Australian fresh produce are still not readily available. This glaring absence is not just an inconvenience, but a significant hindrance to the growers, consumers, and every stakeholder in between. As Australian growers, we are at the forefront of providing fresh, quality produce to our fellow citizens. However, the lack of regular updates leaves us navigating in the dark. How are we to plan our crops, predict market trends or even strategize for the future without accurate, timely information? Consumers, too, are left in the lurch. In an era where people are more conscious than ever about what they consume, the absence of regular updates hinders their ability to make informed decisions. Where is the transparency that consumers deserve? Moreover, this information vacuum affects the entire supply chain. Retailers, wholesalers and exporters are left guessing, creating unnecessary risks and inefficiencies that could easily be avoided with regular market updates. The potential of the Australian fresh produce market is vast, but this potential can only be fully realized with the right information at the right time. It's high time that relevant authorities and industry bodies step up and fill this glaring gap. In conclusion, the absence of regular production and market updates for Australian fresh produce is not just disappointing, it's damning. It's a call to action for all stakeholders to demand better, because we all deserve better.] ----- https://lnkd.in/gSQZAcjt

The global bulk #wine market was relatively active in the first six weeks of the year compared to the slowness of the second half of 2023. Where has the activity occurred and what is the latest news from the Southern Hemisphere’s vineyards, where harvesting is getting underway? https://lnkd.in/dNzbhEvX #WineMarket #BulkWine #WineProduction #WineSale #WineBusiness #WineIndustry #ciatti CIATTI Company CIATTI EUROPE

Slovenia's vineyard area is slowly but steadily declining. Most is planted with white grape grape varieties; the share of red varieties grew from 24% in 1991 to more than 33% in 2007. During the last decade it has stayed relatively flat at 31%