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Grapes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AgMRC: Raisins 
 Links to information about raisins, which "are produced [in the U.S.] almost entirely in the Fresno area in California's Central Valley." Features reports on the California raisin industry, commodity profiles, agricultural data, and other raisin industry resources. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/fruits/raisins.cfm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated May 28, 2009 American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Information from the nonprofit organization "dedicated to the interests of enologists, viticulturists, and others in the fields of wine and grape research and production throughout the world." Features resources aimed at researchers, including an academic job board, titles and abstracts of journal articles, the full text of selected papers, technical manuals, and links to related Web sites. http://www.asev.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine Last updated Jun 27, 2004 Basic Current Books: A Selected List of Current Wine Making and Grape Growing Books
A brief but well-chosen list of core readings in the areas of wine making, grape growing, and wine history in the United States and Europe. From the Shields Library, University of California, Davis, "home to one of the finest collections of grape growing and wine making literature in the world." http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/dept/bioag/collections/vitic/basic-current-books.php Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Nonfiction by Genre, Wine Last updated Jul 23, 2005 California Grape Crush Reports
Annual statistics on "grape tonnage crushed during the crop season, as well as purchased tonnage and pricing information" for California. Also provides definitions of California's 17 grape crush districts. Statistical charts date back to 1991 and are downloadable in several formats. From the California Agricultural Statistics Service (CASS). http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/California/Publications/Grape_Crush/index.asp Topics: Crops Last updated Jun 29, 2009 California Raisin Marketing Board
The website for this California raisin industry board features a collection of recipes using raisins, including dishes from celebrity chefs. Includes low-calorie, low-fat, low-sodium, low-cholesterol, and high-fiber dishes. Also provides a page for children and teachers, and a general information section with raisin history, information about raisin manufacturing, and storage and handling tips. http://www.calraisins.org Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Mar 20, 2007 Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT)
The Web site for CCVT, "a non-profit grower-group whose mission is to promote sustainable practices on the Central Coast" of California, features information about the organization's program for reducing non-point source pollution from vineyards, an introduction to self-assessment of sustainable vineyard practices, and educational materials in Spanish. http://www.vineyardteam.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops Last updated Dec 28, 2003 Flying High for Fine Wine
This site provides information about the use of "remote sensing, multi-spectral imagers mounted on planes ... to map the health of the vines across a vineyard in a matter of months instead of decades." Discusses NASA's efforts to improve California vineyards with airborne cameras to detect the vigor of plants as influenced by insect activity and other types of crop stress. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Observatory. http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/Grapes/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Geography Last updated Apr 10, 2009 Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease
Information, links, and news stories (some in audio) about this agricultural pest (Homalodisca coagulata), which can spread diseases to grapevines, almond trees, alfalfa, citrus, and oleanders. Also available in Spanish. From the University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://news.ucanr.org/mediakits/gwsskit/gwsskit.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants, Wine Last updated Sep 23, 2004 Grape and Wine Industry
Research and educational resources on grape growing and wine making. Some materials are specific to Missouri, but many others are of general interest. From the Mid-America Viticulture and Enology Center (MVEC) at Southwest Missouri State University-Mountain Grove. http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu/grapeandwine/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine Last updated Sep 29, 2009 The Grape Varietal Connection
Primer on types of grapes used for making wine. Includes photos and brief descriptions of red and white wine grapes such as cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, and others. From a company that sells wine. http://www.winemonthclub.com/grapetypes.htm Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated May 23, 2006 Growing Grapes for Wine and Table in the Puget Sound Region
This publication discusses "some of the unique features of growing grapes in the Puget Sound region of western Washington [state]." Covers grape cultivars (varieties), weather data of selected locations, where to plant, and other topics. Provides recommendations for further reading on propagation, trellis construction, training and pruning, soil management, and pest control. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension. http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/eb0775/eb0775.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Growing Grapes in West Virginia
Information about growing grapes in backyards and small-scale commercial settings. Although some information is specific to growing conditions in West Virginia, this site contains useful general information about growing grapes, such as location, soil, temperature, obtaining plants, planting, and pruning and care. From the West Virginia University Extension Service. http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/grograps.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 Home Winemaking
This 1988 booklet provides instructions for making red and white table wines at home. Features information about the composition and quality of grapes and wine, potential spoilage and stability problems, analyzing juice and wine, evaluating wine quality, and the winemaking facility. Also includes a bibliography and a glossary. From the Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Davis. http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/content.php?category=Winemaking Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Jul 25, 2006 How to Manage Pests: Grape
"University of California's official guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticides, and nonpesticide alternatives for managing pests" in grape crops. Features information about specific diseases, insects and mites, nematodes, and weeds. Includes photos, general information about pesticides and herbicides, and a list of research projects related to grapes. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), University of California, Davis. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.grapes.html Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Wine Last updated Sep 5, 2004 ISU Viticulture
Iowa State University Extension's Department of Horticulture presents research and resources for information on grape growing and wine making. Features conference proceedings, research papers, books and publications, trade organizations contacts, and Web resources. Topics include training and pruning, pest management, and the grape industry. http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Industries, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
This site features information about the wine country of Lodi, California, including visitor information, history and statistics on grape growing in the region, and an overview of Lodi's sustainable viticulture program. Also provides technical information for growers. From the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission. http://www.lodiwine.com/ Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Jun 27, 2004 Virginia Tech Enology: Grape Chemistry Group
This group "exists primarily to support the growing grape and wine industry in Virginia." The Web site features information about teaching and research activities focusing on grape quality, climate, and fungal disease. The "Extension" section includes many technical papers, newsletter articles, and other publications on wine and grapes. http://www.fst.vt.edu/extension/enology/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine Last updated Jan 28, 2004 Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG)
WAWGG is a nonprofit association of grape growers, wineries, researchers, and other advocates for the wine industry in Washington state. This site provides facts and statistics about the industry and information about its economic impact. Includes information about the organization, weather, news, events, and related resources. http://www.wawgg.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Industries, Wine Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Washington State Grape Society (WSGS)
This Washington state society exists to collect and distribute "data and information for the overall advancement of the grape industry." Areas of this site available to nonmembers include a calendar, meeting proceedings, newsletter back issues, Newsworthy Notes, a message board, pesticide information, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) risk management updates, and details about scholarships and awards available through the society. Searchable. http://www.grapesociety.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Wine Last updated Dec 31, 2003 Wine Dictionary
This dictionary includes "more than 3,500 entries — from basic tasting terms to top-tier vineyards — that relate to wine." The entries cover wines, wine-making, wine-growing regions, varietal grapes, tasting terminology, and more — with much of the depth and cross-referencing of an encyclopedia. Searchable and browsable. From Epicurious. http://www.epicurious.com/tools/winedictionary/ Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Dec 2, 2007 Winefiles.org: The Database for Wine Professionals and Wine Lovers
This database of citations to primarily paper-based publications emphasizes "authoritative information on wine, wine making and grape growing, including the business, technology and history associated with wine. Our coverage is worldwide with a special emphasis on California." Includes the California Wine History Files, an index of citations for 1849 through 1999 by noted California wine historian Charles Sullivan. Maintained by Wine Librarian Bo Simons of the Sonoma County (California) Library. http://winefiles.org/ Topics: Crops, Industries, Wine Last updated Nov 25, 2004 WinesofHungary.com
This site explores the history and current viticulture of Hungary, including its wine regions such as Tokaj, the wine from which was termed "the 'wine of kings, king of wines,' ... by the Sun King, Louis XIV." The site features a description of Hungarian grape varieties, a list of wine names, information about wineries, and a glossary of Hungarian wine terms. Available in English and Hungarian. From a Hungarian wine enthusiast. http://www.winesofhungary.com/ Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 |
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