On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss California’s ongoing water challenges, the struggling wine …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
Fresno State Event Brings Agriculture, Families, Music and Food Together The fourth annual Whole Vine Festival is set for Saturday, October 24, at Fresno State, offering Central Valley families a …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates Central Valley Agriculture
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Vicki Goudreau of the Whole Vine Festival joined the show to preview this year’s event at Fresno State and explain why …
Smartphone Technology Creates Vine-by-Vine Vineyard Maps
Smartphone vineyard mapping is giving growers a new way to create detailed, vine-by-vine maps using nothing more than a smartphone. VineIQ says its technology allows growers to walk through a vineyard …
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Celebrate California’s Grape Industry
The Whole Vine Festival is returning for its fourth year, bringing families, growers and community members together to celebrate one of California’s most important agricultural commodities. A recent report featured on AgNet News …
California Winegrape Growers Fight for Fairness Amid Industry Challenges
Natalie Collins Discusses Advocacy, Wine Labeling, Innovation, and the Future of California’s Wine Industry with “The Ag Meter” Nick Papagni California’s wine industry has long been one of the state’s …
California Wine Grape Growers Focus on Recovery, Marketing and Fair Competition
The California wine industry is navigating one of its most challenging periods in decades, but growers are focused on adapting, advocating and positioning the industry for long-term success. Those issues …
Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State to Celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
The San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, and this fall, that legacy will once again be celebrated as the Whole Vine Festival …
Whole Vine Festival Celebrates the San Joaquin Valley’s Grape Industry
The San Joaquin Valley’s grape industry will once again take center stage this fall as the Whole Vine Festival returns to Fresno State on October 24, celebrating the region’s table …
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
California Wine Industry Faces Challenges, But Allied Grape Growers Looks Ahead with Confidence California’s wine grape industry is navigating one of the most difficult periods in decades, but according to …
Allied Grape Growers Marks 75 Years While Navigating Wine Industry Challenges
The California wine industry is facing a period of transition, but leaders within the sector remain focused on long-term stability and future growth. During the recent 75th anniversary celebration of …
Smoke Summit Highlights New Research and Tools for Wine Grape Growers
As wildfire concerns continue to shape vineyard management decisions across the western United States, researchers and industry leaders gathered at the 2026 Smoke Summit to share the latest information on …
California Wine Market Correction Creates New Challenges for Buyers
California’s wine industry is moving into a new phase of market adjustment, and recent insights suggest that buyers may need to rethink assumptions about wine availability in the months ahead. While …
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
The 2026 California table grape season is officially underway—and it’s arriving earlier than expected. In a recent interview on The Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with Ian LeMay, …