vineyards

Warm, dry weather means more time for grapes to ripen and fewer opportunities for disease.

A viticulture extension educator in northwest Michigan is testing whether lasers could be an effective bird repellent for grape growers.

Winemaker Mark Johnson realized to grow grapes in a changing climate, he needed hardier grapes. Now his son Mattias is carrying out that vision.

Winemaker Mark Johnson realized to grow grapes in a changing climate, he needed hardier grapes. Now his son Mattias is carrying out that vision.

Winemaker Mark Johnson realized to grow grapes in a changing climate, he needed hardier grapes. Now his son Mattias is carrying out that vision.

In some inland lakes invasive plants grow so thick, motor boats get stuck and you can’t fish or swim. One way to keep these invaders at bay is just…

Mark Johnson, one of the pioneers of winemaking in northern Michigan, has died. He was 65 years old.Johnson grew up in Mancelona, but he learned…

The rough winter of 2013-2014 was not kind to Michigan grapes. And we're going to see that in the wine grape crop this year. Linda Jones is executive...