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Tuesday 14 Aug 2007
‘07 Grape Crop predicted at 180,000 T, up 16% from ‘06 crop
The New York Agricultural Statistics Service projects a 180,000 ton grape crop in NY, up 16% from last year’s 155,000 ton crop. Nationwide, the crop will be up 9% from ‘06, but still 11% below the 2005 season. California’s crop (88% of total) is up 400 T from ‘06, while the Washington State crop is expected to increase from 316,000 T to 381,000 T. Michigan looks like its set to rebound back to 95,000 T, rebounding from last year’s 31,000 T crop, 1/3 of a normal crop. Concord and Niagara Juice grapes comprise a large portion of the Michigan crop as well as the NY and WA crops.
Press release is posted at:
Thursday 03 May 2007
Hans Walter-Peterson New Finger Lakes Viticulture Specialist
Hans Walter-Peterson has been appointed Area Extension Educator for Viticulture with the Finger Lakes Grape Program, effective June 1st. He comes to the program following 5 years as Extension Educator – Cultural Practices for the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. Here is a news release and photo. Congratulations Hans, and good luck as you start your new job.
hans-walter-peterson-joins-finger-lakes-grape-program.doc