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Vineyard & Winery Management magazine announces the opening of online registration for its 20th Grand Harvest Awards wine competition and new promotional benefits for participating wineries. Registration is available at vwm-online.com/gha.

ISCA Technologies introduced a new kit for the monitoring and mass trapping of Phyllocnistis citrella, the citrus leafminer. ISCAlure for Citrus Leafminer is a kit that uses pheromone lures to attract the pest into a sticky trap where it is captured.

Vineyard & Winery Management magazine has opened online registration for Wineries Unlimited, the largest vineyard and winery tradeshow and conference east of the Rocky Mountains. The annual event takes place March 9-12, 2010 in King of Prussia, Penn.

In 2009, SPLAT GM was approved for operational use by the US EPA and USDA Forest Service for the STS program. Dynamic Aviation was awarded a contract for the aerial application of SPLAT GM to almost 100,000 acres in the states of VA, OH, Il and WI.

Poly Tarps also known as Polyethylene Tarps are constructed of multiple mesh fabric layers which are then coated by polyethylene sheets. Each manufactured poly tarp is distinguished by the fabrics mesh count and mil.

The Tea Party Patriots™ the "official grassroots American movement", launched a cross-country relay on Nov. 8, to underscore how state and federal environmental laws turn California 's 'bread basket' into a new 'Dust Bowl.'

Print on Demand – the modern way to spread the eat local food message

If you are looking for canopy and are interested in building your own, let us provide you with some helpful tips. There are many different types of canopies on the market today. Choosing a pre-built canopy can be a daunting task.

White and Green Asparagus donated by Gourmet Trading Company used in cooking demos during Latino Health Awareness Month.

A celebration will be held Saturday October 24th, 2009, commemorating the historic 90th anniversary of the Watts‐Woodland Airport, and the 90th birthday of Milton B. Watts, a recognized aviation pioneer and founder of Woodland Aviation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds study to understand why California winegrowers practice environmentally sustainable farming

In hopes to bring the community together, Evans Ranch School of Menifee, CA joins forces with groOrganic , a full service organic garden installation and maintenance company, to provide a fruit and vegetable garden for Kay Cinceros Senior Center.

“It was like the salt wasn’t even in my wells” and as a result “the first year the Processors were in line I could see a big difference in the growth process of the crop. I had an altogether 45% increase in yield over the two fields.”

SunPods, creator of SunPods Solar Smart Technology Systems™ announced today the deployment of their SP-500 SunPods Solar Agriculture & Remote Site Power Systems™.

Limoneira Company and Agromin have teamed up with the Ventura County Resource Conservation District (VCRCD) to donate 183 "Carrots for Kids" seed growing kits to third and fourth graders in the Santa Paula Elementary School District.

Olive growers can test oil content, moisture, total phenol and acidity in olive fruit for better timing of harvest. These testings complement the quality analysis done in olive oil as required by law for Extra Virgin Olive Oil certification.

“When the Fire Captain warned me that the fire would make a run at us in a few hours...I knew this would be a fight to the death,” says celebrity community leader Leo Grillo, regarding the day two firefighters were killed. A health risk looms.

Beer experts and Bay Area breweries will join forces on Oct. 10 for ”99 Bottles of Beer: Global Brewing Traditions 2500.B.C – Present ." The event runs from 12 to 6pm at the Hearst Museum and begins with an outdoor beer fair.

Hannity blamed President Obama for refusing to lift a series of federal mandates. State water experts counted a total of 10 incorrect statements in Hannity’s broadcast.

Boot Bling Boot Spatz are slip-on Western boot covers that come in a variety of colors to match any horse show outfit

From winemaking to energy generation, Domaine Carneros is a leader in sustainable practices

High profile award shows have now adopted this trend, by kicking classic red carpets to the curb, and ushering in a new breakthrough known as the “green carpet”.

NaturesHydro Hydroponics is looking to expand the hydroponics industry by provided self maintained grow box systems. With conditional hydroponic gardening being very difficult, our grow boxes are fully automated and increase yields by 40% on average

New market research with volunteers confirms strong interest in sustainable agriculture

How a patented and trademark registered product, developed by a professinal gardener, makes pruning tools work their best and their maintenance easy.

Nicolas Mähler-Besse of Tonnellerie Radoux has been promoted to general manager of its Sonoma County cooperage, Tonnellerie Radoux USA Inc.

The Santa Paula Union High School District was forced to eliminate school bus service this year. To fill the void, ag giant Limoneira Company is funding a private, school bus service for children from the Limoneira ranch to Santa Paula High School.

"It was like the salt wasn't even in my wells" and as a result "the first year the Eco1st Processors were in line I could see a big difference in the growth process of the crop. I had an overall 40% increase in yield over the two fields."

Sacramento, CA: Hundreds of California farmers, ranchers, loggers and truckers will join an estmated 50,000 people to protest the court-ordered shutoff of water to the state's Central Valley farmland: All to protect a minnow.

Furthering its commitment to sustainable development and product integrity, Tonnellerie Radoux was officially recognized by the Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).

The Children's Nature Institute further expands on its 'Urban Nature Week' event with a 2nd annual series of school garden plantings. Grant application available to Los Angeles area schools.

A team of water officials, community leaders and business executives strategized the complex and controversial future of North Bay water resources at the 2009 Wine Country Water Summit.

Now you can get a personal beekeeping service for your own backyard beehive. Providing year round service and lessons to those wanting hands on education of these delicate creatures.

M.A. Silva Corks, USA announces the appointment of Lissa Barstow to the position of account manager.

Orchard Valley Harvest, a premium nut and dried fruit company in Modesto, CA launched a new website to highlight their slogan and standard “Where Quality Begins.” The site will provide customers company information and eventually online ordering.

Unique In-Line Processor Technology Cuts Costs and Increases Profits at the Same time

To date, no grow box company has offered such an astounding discount on hydroponic systems. 10% off a hydroponic system equates to hundreds of dollars. This may officially be the highest discount offered by any hydroponics grow box supplier.

Natural Resources Group discovered that cedar oil can be used as an excellent alternate to chemical insecticides and repellents. Organic repellents have been used for thousands of years. Why use anything different?

Innovative New Product Restores Old BedLiners into Mint Condition SANTA ANA, Calif., May 13, 2008 – LINE-X® Franchise Development Corporation (LINE-X), the industry leader in truck bed protection, is proud to introduce LINE-X ReNew™

Redlands’ own organic grower to take part in Saturday debut of farmers' market

Final results were announced today for the 33rd Intl Eastern Wine Comp (IEWC), one of the oldest professional wine competitions in the USA. Produced by Vineyard & Winery Management magazine, the judging was held May 18–20 in Watkins Glen, New York.

Introducing Caterers Los Angeles: www.swisspark.com Event ranges from box-lunch drop-off to full-service catering. Caterers and their staff are part of the food service industry.

Ten Renowned Wineries Partner with Solar-powered Green Luxury Hotel Bardessono for a Wine Tasting Event to Support the Land Trust of Napa County

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 14, 2009 – LINE-X® Protective Coatings (LINE-X) is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., November 4-7, 2008 (booth #34137).

Newest co-op members hail from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala. Respected biomass expert Carlos Bueno added to Jatropha Conference & Expo lineup as guest speaker to lecture on Jatropha oil recovery.

Farming Biodiesel, Inc., host of the upcoming 2009 Jatropha Conference & Expo will be the focus of the new PBS television series titled Worldview Program. New Eye Productions begins filming for Worldview at the Jatropha Conference, May 15-17, 2009.

Haocheng Mealworm, Inc. was redesigned and given a new look. Claremont Design, a web design consulting company from California built the design for them.

John Jeavons, the Director of Ecology Action, will present a Three-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop in Fairfield, IA, on October 22-24, 2009. This is the Future of Food.

The Limoneira Company, one of California’s oldest agribusinesses, has won the inaugural Ventura County Board of Supervisors Climate Change Action Award for its leadership in the use of clean, renewable energy sources.

the 2009 Jatropha Conference & Exposition will demonstrate how to grow a renewable biostock using organic methods that not only don’t affect the price of food, but instead, help you to produce food.