http://ucanr.org/blogs/Raisinramblings/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed California Viticulture Information en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:35:01 PST Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:35:01 PST UC IPM Announces 2012 Dates for Pesticide Safety Training Certification Program California state regulations and the Federal Worker Protection Standard require fieldworkers and pesticide handlers to receive pesticide safety training according to specific criteria. The trainings must be given in a language that the worker understands and must be done by certified trainers. Several opportunities exist to become certified to conduct these pesticide safety trainings, or to get a refresher if you...
]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:35:01 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6526&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6526 To date, the San Joaquin Valley has only received 1.57 inches of precipitation this season (July 1 2011-June 30 2012) with none in December. The last time the San Joaquin Valley had such poor December rainfall was in 1999 and 2000, receiving 0.03 and 0.07 inches, respectively. In both of the following springs, California grape growers observed severe delayed spring growth (DSG), the symptoms of which include irregular and poor bud-break and low shoot vigor. Entire vineyards were affected. Many...
]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:12:33 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6483&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6483 2012 will mark 31 years since the first San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium. The inaugural symposium was held at the old Hacienda Inn at Clinton Ave. and 99 Hwy in Fresno, CA. The meeting had presentations by farm advisors and specialist covering soils, irrigation, grapevine nutrition and mechanical pruning in addition to other topics. This years meeting will be similar but will focus on raisin production and marketing activities. The 2012 SJV Grape Symposium is being held at the C.P.D.E.S....
]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:08:59 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6254&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6254 Are you considering agritourism or nature tourism on your farm or ranch? Would you like to build your agritourism or nature tourism business? This class is for you! Local pioneering agritourism operators will share their own experiences and will be part of a supportive network of advisors as class participants plan and start new enterprises. Participants will learn from experts in business planning, regulatory compliance, risk management, hospitality and cost-effective marketing,...
]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:53:02 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6247&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6247
]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:13:27 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6157&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6157 Rain is predicted for this Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4-5, 2011. Should rain occur, follow these practices to minimize damage and infestation to raisins: Tray-dried raisins• Slip trays to prevent their sticking to the soil. Move them just enough, 1 to 2 inches, to break the seal between the paper and the soil. This interrupts the wicking of moisture from the soil into the tray. • Turn the trays as soon as possible to expose bottom fruit. • Do not save fruit stuck to the bottom of trays...
]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:25:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5890&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5890 It has been several years since Pierce’s disease (PD), the debilitating grapevine disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, has caused significant problems for San Joaquin Valley vineyards. PD dropped off the radar of valley grape industries and growers partly due to other invasive grape pests (vine mealybug, EGVM, etc.) inhabiting vineyards and to a low incidence of PD found throughout the valley. However, in recent months glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) has been trapped in west...
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:14:17 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5859&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5859 Presenters will include Janet Ehlers, RN, MSN, Occupational Health Nurse and Pamela Graydon, MS, COHC, Electronics Engineer. Who should participate? Anyone who works with people exposed to noise in farming. This train-the-trainer online workshop will include how to select and insert hearing protection properly. In order to practice what is being demonstrated, please bring at least one kind of formable (foam) earplugs to the workshop. Tuesday, October 4,...
]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:06:07 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5725&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5725 Keep your vineyard healthy by staying on top of pest activity with this pack of 50 sturdy, pocket-size laminated cards. This is the perfect quick reference to identifying and monitoring vineyard diseases and pests.   Covers 27 common insects and mites, 8 diseases, 6 beneficial insects, and a variety of other disorders, weeds, and invertebrate pests. Each pest is identified by a description and excellent close-up color photographs-244 photos in all. On the reverse of each card is a description...
]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:05:50 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5708&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5708 A new winegrape variety trial at the University of California's Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier may help local vintners add a touch of distinction to San Joaquin Valley wines. At the recently held Kearney Grape Day (August 16, 2011), UC Cooperative Extension viticulture specialist James Wolpert  introduced growers to the 55 unusual varieties from Portugal, Spain, Italy and France being evaluated at the research center, located south of Fresno. But don't expect to...
]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:50:07 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5616&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5616
]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:46:37 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5591&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5591 In agricultural settings (e.g., farms, ranches, forestry, and aquaculture), the hands, wrists and fingers are the body parts most likely to be injured at work, being at particular risk for bruising, lacerations, contact dermatitis, and frostbite. In addition, tasks involving the hands, wrists and fingers, including the use of power tools and hand tools, are associated with increased risk for cumulative trauma injuries of the upper extremities, which may be disabling. Appropriate hand protection...
]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:17:36 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5403&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5403 Harvest season will soon be upon us in the San Joaquin Valley, which means that testing fruit for maturity will become a daily task beginning shortly after veraison. Proper sampling for sugar is important for making decisions on harvesting specific varieties or locations. Often referred to as “soluble solids” or “sugar” testing, fruit maturity evaluation involves sample collection and testing procedures that accurately represent the crop. Testing for sugar content in fruit has become easier as...
]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:48:31 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5357&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5357
]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:04:16 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5248&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5248 A new guide focused on moths and worms found in vineyards is available to grape growers. The guide focuses on moth species that may be confused with European grapevine moth, a recent introduction to San Joaquin Valley viticulture. Growers can follow the guide to distintuish one or more life stages of lepidopteran pests associated with damage to grapevine clusters. The following is a list of moths that the guide focuses on:European grapevine mothOrange tortrixLight brown apple mothOmnivorous...
]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:15:03 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5129&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5129 The current California Grown ad campaign highlights grape growers from the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast in addition to other California family farmers.California Grown ad found in Sunday papers across the State.Raisin grower, Monte Schutz farms 350 acres in Caruthers CA. In addition to farming raisin grapes Monte is also active in the raisin industry, serving as Chairman of the Board of the Raisin Bargaining Association and Vice-Chairman of the Raisin Administrative Committee. Also...
]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:41:03 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5111&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5111 Labor Trajectories in California's Produce IndustryPhilip Martin and Linda Calvin ABSTRACT: If wages increased, California fruit and vegetable growers would have to adapt. Possible adjustments include, mechanization, imports, and labor aids. Meeting a Growing Demand for Food and Fuel in a Sustainable MannerDavid Zilberman and Gal Hochman. ABSTRACT: Production of biofuel from grains has reached a limit, resulting from concerns about food and fuel trade-offs. Several nonfood biofuel...
]]> Fri, 20 May 2011 11:05:26 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4911&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4911 Temperatures will reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit this week. Once this occurs, shade must go up. The warm weather also serves as a reminder to make sure prevention programs are in place. REGULATIONS The program encompasses the five elements of heat illness prevention programs: Drinking of plenty of cool water: as close as practicable, never more than one-eighth of a mile away from workers; Ready access to shade: as close as practicable, never more than a quarter mile away from workers;...
]]> Tue, 03 May 2011 21:19:47 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4787&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4787 Mark Battany, Viticulture/Soils Farm AdvisorUCCE San Luis Obispo County Narrated online Frost Protection Training Units are now available at no charge through the UC Cooperative Extension. These presentations cover the topics of passive frost protection, active frost protection with both wind and water, and methods of measuring temperature. All of the Training Units are available in both English and Spanish. Frost damage remains one of the most economically important considerations for grape...
]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:44:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4505&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4505
]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:01:12 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4304&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed sjvasquez@ucdavis.edu(Stephen J. Vasquez) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4304