New Law Creates Option for California Growers With Agricultural Waste By California Association of Winegrape Growers|October 22, 2025 Legislation backed by the California Association of Winegrape Growers to make it easier for growers to compost ag waste without needing a CalRecycle permit.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
California Association of Winegrape Growers Welcomes New Leadership By California Association of Winegrape Growers|November 13, 2023 Industry group elects new board officers and directors. Gregg Hibbits named chairman of the board.
California Winegrape Growers Announce 2022 Awards of Excellence Posted by David Eddy|January 18, 2022 Find out who the association selected as its 2022 Grower of the Year and Leader of the Year.
Clear the Smoke: Groups Call for Wildfire Risk Sharing Between Grape Growers, Wineries Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 9, 2021 Bottom line for stakeholders: “No party to a contract should be forced to bear a disproportionate share of the risks when wildfires occur.”
Wine Grape Growers Brace for Big Hit From COVID-19 Posted by David Eddy|June 29, 2020 Analysis says the toll for the California industry could be at least $437 million. Find out the major factors.
California Winegrowers Elect Veteran Politician as Chairman Posted by David Eddy|December 2, 2017 Former State Assemblyman Bill Berryhill is chosen by members to lead CAWG Board of Directors.
California Winegrowers Award Scholarships to Employees’ Kids Posted by David Eddy|June 5, 2017 California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation awards $30,000 in student scholarships.
California Winegrowers Garner Prestigious Awards Posted by Christina Herrick|July 1, 2014 The Ledbetter family, which owns and operates Vino Farms, named top grower; Richard Kheen, an industry pioneer, named top leader.
California Association Of Winegrape Growers Calls For Hiring Of Farm Advisors Posted by Christina Herrick|April 11, 2014 CAWG President John Aguirre described the pressing need to hire viticultural advisors for the southern San Joaquin Valley.
Major Winegrower Calls For Higher Market Share By David Eddy|January 1, 2010 Fred Franzia is a true iconoclast. He has no respect — none at all — for the widely […]
