Dowsers: Vintners Embrace the Ancient Art for Finding Water
Once deemed witchcraft, dowsing locates underground water sources via a guiding instrument, such as a willow branch, metal rods or pendulum.
By L.M. Archer
As climate...
Will Space Grapes Change the Future of Agriculture?
The headline question sounds hyperbolic. Let’s put it in context.
By Kathleen Willcox
Since life began on earth about 4.5 billion years ago, almost everything —...
Growing Forward Recap: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke &...
Experts weigh in on preventive steps and mitigation methods for wildfire impacted vines.
By Alexandra Russell
On July 27, 2022, Wine Industry Network hosted its most...
Cultivars in the Commonwealth App Helps Pennsylvania Growers Share Vital Information
“I want to empower the state’s growers to give us feedback. Hopefully, the truth shakes out across all the variations of vineyard sites.” —Cain...
Expert Editorial: Try Non-chemical Algae Suppression for Winery Reclamation Waters
Viticulturists and vineyard owners need to understand how harmful algae blooms can impact their business and how they can implement best practices to solve...
Vineyard Automation Will Help Growers Survive Ongoing Labor Shortages
Artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced sensor technology will reinvent vineyard management … eventually.
By Jeff Siegel
Grape growing is a traditional business, parts of which haven’t...
Expert Editorial: Mobilize a Well-Trained Vineyard Crew for Pest Scouting and...
Your greatest detection tool may already be in your vineyard.
By Thomas Grandperrin
Field scouting is a fundamental component of a successful integrated pest management (IPM)...
Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world.
By Kathleen...
Op Ed: Criticism of Organic or Sustainable Winegrowing Programs Adds to...
Are regional sustainable winegrowing certification programs
a boon for the industry?
By Randy Caparoso
For the longest time, a certified USDA organic seal on a food...
Michigan Wine Month: Showcasing Growth and Progress in America’s Mitten
By Paul Vigna
Matt Killman is a winemaker at Cool Climate Consulting in Petoskey, Mich., located in the Tip of the Mitt American Viticultural Area...
Navigating the Sustainability Landscape: Which Certifications Matter?
As the labyrinth of wine industry certifications continues to expand, consumers often find themselves without a compass.
By Deborah Parker Wong
Nearly half of American adult...
Enoforum USA: Bringing International Research and Innovation Stateside
By Alexandra Russell
In 2019, George Christie, president of Wine Industry Network, was approached about bringing Enoforum, Europe’s largest technical-specific wine conference, to the United...
Winegrowers Are Recruiting Birds to Their Vineyards
A symbiotic relationship between birds and grape growers is emerging, and its implications are vast.
By Kathleen Willcox
Since 1970, bird populations in North America alone...
Garden State Wine Growers Welcomes Devon Perry as Executive Director
She’s a marketing and hospitality industry professional who knows the landscape and understands the challenges ahead.
By Paul Vigna
For six years, Tom Cosentino shepherded the...
Using Yeast to Combat Climate Change and Improve Flavor
Yeast is to winemaking what faith is to religion. Without that one essential element, the rest collapses. Today, tech innovations are letting vintners use...