2015 Annual Economic Impact Grows to $57.6 Billion in California, $114.1 Billion in U.S. The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $57.6 …
Hopper Transmits Red Blotch Virus
Researchers have confirmed that a type of hopper transmits the virus associated with red blotch disease. Experts believed spread was happening as symptoms were popping up sporadically, and now researchers …
Water Briefing Clarifies ‘Wet’ Winter
A water briefing in the Central Valley gave attendees an outline of how the water situation looks in California and clarified that the winter wasn’t as wet as some reports. …
National Wine Day
National Wine Day is celebrated annually on May 25th. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to raise your glass, or two, and cheer the humble grape. That’s coming …
Identifying Vine Mealybug, A Growing Problem
Vine mealybug continues to be spotted in vineyards along the coast. Identifying this emerging pest early can save a producer in the long run. San Luis Obispo Viticulture Farm Advisor …
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
A California winery is taking the next step in sustainable wine-growing by installing a system that will clean its wastewater with the power of earthworms. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby …
California Grape Acreage Report
California Grape Acreage Report, 2015 Summary Results California’s 2015 grape acreage totaled 918,000 acres. Of the total grape acreage, 856,000 were bearing while 62,000 were non-bearing. The wine-type grape acreage …
Climate Change a Good Thing for Wine?
Scientists are learning that climate change may actually be producing better wine. Cathy Isom tells us how climate change could be a good thing for wine lovers. That’s coming up …
2016 Central Coast Wine Competition Taking Entries
The Central Coast Wine Competition is now accepting entries for the 2016 competition. It will take place June 14-16, 2016. The competition staff strongly encourages wineries to take advantage of …
National Drink Wine Day
The event to pop the cork and raise your glass to, National Drink Wine Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why …
Options for Managing Vine Mealybug
Both Treatments and Natural Defenses Show Results for Managing Vine Mealybug There are a few options for managing vine mealybug populations using both insecticides and natural defenses. Sponsored ContentGut Health …
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
Winegrape crush down 5 percent The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report, summarizing the size and value of the 2015 California grape crush. Allied Grape …
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
A changing landscape has characterized California’s winegrape growing regions during the past five years, according to speakers at the annual Unified Wine and Grape Symposium. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby …
Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat
Vine mealybug populations can be harder to treat than other mealybug species that growers are familiar with. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than …