The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) is warning that new tariffs on imported wines could lead to serious problems for the American wine industry. The group says the added …
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
A new study from the UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine Economics shows that efforts to combat Pierce’s disease (PD) and the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) save California Winegrape growers …
Genetic Resources Aid in Grape Variety Crossbreeding
Plant genetic researchers, including those at USDA, are relying on genetic resources like data to help expedite the crossbreeding process to develop new grape varieties. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored …
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
The Trump administration’s 200% tariff on European wine poses a challenge for domestic importers and distributors, highlighting the struggle of California wine growers against foreign competition. A more urgent threat …
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
The Vineyard Team has announced that applications for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are now open through March 31. The scholarship provides financial assistance and mentorship for the children of …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discussed the raisin industry with Caleb …
Genetic Resources in Finding Desired Grape Traits
Researchers like those at USDA facilities are using both germplasm and data to help grape producers crossbreed potential varieties with desired traits at a faster rate. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored …
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic effects in …
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% …
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order …
California Wine Grape harvest Review
A California Wine Grape harvest review of the state’s 2024 wine grape harvest occurred within a traditional timing window, from early August to late October, under generally favorable conditions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. California farmers are at the heart of global …
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU are wild …
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
Twelve vineyards in California have joined the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified® program, bringing over 2,500 acres of environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable farmland into the fold. These …