…Fire struck in the middle of winegrape harvest, Lake County Winegrape Commission President Debra Sommerfield described the region’s grape growers and wineries as “an experienced and resilient farm community, committed…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…to report problems filling their harvest crews. Contra Costa County winegrape grower John Viano of Viano Vineyards said a recent heat wave and a lack of employees to harvest the…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…San Joaquin County winegrape grower Brad Goehring said the waters of the U.S. rule is damaging to agriculture. “Most everything is now considered a water of the U.S., and permitting…
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Lifted in Solano County and Portions of Napa and Sonoma Counties
…progress to remove the pest through regulatory and eradication efforts, as well as the vigilance of growers and local communities. “This is excellent news for California’s winegrape growers and wine…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…increased acreage. Winegrape harvest has started throughout California, primarily for early varieties of white grapes that are destined to become sparkling wines. Government estimates issued last week placed California winegrape…
Sonoma County Grape Day
…important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program is presented by UC Cooperative Extension and sponsored by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission. To register or learn more, click here….
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…Obispo winegrape grower Dana Merrill said the region faces severe drought and “we’ll be in front of the board of supervisors this week where some are calling for new groundwater…
Good Year for Napa Winegrapes
Late in 2012, a shortage of grape vines was reported. But, it looks like the feared grape rootstock shortage isn’t holding back the Napa winegrape season. Sabrina Hill has the…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
Labor shortages have affected crops around much of the state, however it looks like winegrape growers in Napa are faring much better than most. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to…