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Cover Crops Make Vineyards More Sustainable; Strategy Can Aid Marketing

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Growing cover crops under grapevines in vineyards can reduce erosion, enhance soil health, reduce herbicide use and improve water quality, according to a team of Penn State researchers, who suggest that growers can promote improved sustainability in production as part … Continue reading →

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Schumer Calls on USDA to Collect Data on Grape Vineyards in New York

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Agriculture Department’s decision to stop collecting data on grape production vineyards in New York put the Rochester-Finger Lakes region could derail what keeps New York’s industry competitive with California, Washington State and the world, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer … Continue reading →

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