One of the Best Harvests in Years? California Vintners Think So By Wine Institute|November 25, 2023 Despite getting a late jump on harvest, wine grape growers are expecting a vintage year to remember.Read More
What To Expect at the 2023 American Society of Enology and Viticulture National Conference Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 19, 2023 Michael Silacci, the man responsible for nation’s premier Bordeaux-style blend, to give keynote speech.
One Dead, Two Injured in California Vineyard Shooting Posted by David Eddy|April 19, 2021 Workers were pruning vines near Fresno when the shooting started.
California Wine Growers on a Tightrope? Annual Survey Results In By David Eddy|April 13, 2021 A shorter 2020 crop helped rectify the industry’s oversupply, but report reveals growers are still planting a lot of grapes.
2020 Claims California Winegrowers to the Tune of $150 Million Loss Posted by David Eddy|October 21, 2020 Grower survey by Sonoma County association says wildfires and COVID-19 pandemic will lead to more than a quarter of grapes going unpicked.
Wildfires Rage on California Wine Country Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 29, 2020 Disaster declaration requested as dozens of wineries and acres of grapes impacted by flames and smoke.
California Wine Growers Urged to Pull Out Vines By David Eddy|April 15, 2020 Demand just isn’t there for more than 560,000 acres, and the state has exceeded 590,000 the past two years.
California Has a Big Crush on Red Wine Posted by David Eddy|April 12, 2019 Red wine grape varieties up nearly 9% over 2017 crush; white wine grapes continue to fall out of favor.
California Wine Products Punch Drunk from Tariffs Posted by Christina Herrick|September 20, 2018 While a 67.7% duty was levied in April, the industry is now bracing for an additional 10% coming soon.
Report Shows 46% Jump in Certified Sustainable Vineyards Posted by Christina Herrick|February 21, 2018 California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) has released its first annual Certified Sustainable Report, highlighting the 127 wineries and […]
Little Winegrape Loss from California Wildfires Posted by Christina Herrick|October 24, 2017 University Extension experts give an update of the destruction, potential for smoke taint in wine.
Vine Enthusiasts Preserve Historic Vineyards By David Eddy|January 3, 2017 It’s not just agribusiness to a group of old vine enthusiasts who seek to preserve a part of California winegrape history.
Going For The Green – California Winegrape Grower Honored For Contributions By David Eddy|December 28, 2015 California grower/consultant earns medal for community and employee relations.
Sonoma Agriculture Preservation Plan Unveiled By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 26, 2015 Winegrowers’ 100-year business plan is the first of its kind in agriculture.
California Winegrape Industry Leaders Adapt To Drought Posted by Christina Herrick|September 26, 2014 State’s players stand in good stead despite numerous challenges, surveys show.
Winegrape Growers Award Scholarships To Workers’ Kids Posted by Christina Herrick|June 5, 2014 California growers award vineyard employees’ high school seniors $25,000 in college scholarships.
Lodi Growers Create A High Standard For Sustainability And Better Market For Their Grapes By David Eddy|June 2, 2014 Mohr-Fry Ranches one of first vineyards to join first of its kind third-party certification in the country for grape growing.
California Third-Party Sustainability Program The Focus Of Cornell Seminar Posted by Christina Herrick|May 27, 2014 Lodi Rules were the first sustainability certification in U.S.
Red Leaf Viruses Update By David Eddy|May 22, 2014 Red blotch gets all the attention, but don’t forget about other viruses.
2012 California Winegrape Looks Fantastic By David Eddy|October 22, 2012 Growers and vintners alike should soon be celebrating the end of one beautiful winegrape harvest. The crop should […]