Winegrape growers appear to be in for a bright growing season after substantial rains came through during the winter. An abundance of moisture can often be problematic for vineyards, providing…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…through the stigma of the flower. The infections can lay dormant until sugar content in the berries increases. “Prolonged periods of warm and moist conditions, and especially susceptible winegrape varieties…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
The short winegrape crop in 2022 could be a good thing for the industry overall. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said that demand has someone leveled off in…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-28-23
…by the lower than expected winegrape crush, and a harsh reality of labor shortage in the ag sector. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…winegrapes followed the decade-long trend of increasing overall. Red winegrape prices increased by 7.1 percent from the year prior, to $1,151 per ton. A modest increase of one percent was…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…commissioned by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). The state’s wine industry as a whole contributed $73 billion to California’s economy last year, including the…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
While winegrape acreage has not been reduced to the level that AGG was calling for a few years ago, the shorter crops have helped bring balance to the market. President…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
President of Allied Grape Growers (AGG), Jeff Bitter said that the winegrape market is seeing more of a “stable environment” after three short crops in a row. While acreage has…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the winegrape market coming back more into balance after 3 harvests, a new…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
…of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Association of Winegrape Growers, National Pork Producers Council, and Western Growers. Expanding NIIT would increase tax rates imposed on family-owned…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
…speed at which agricultural land is being paved over or otherwise displaced. The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. Subscribe to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. At a recent meeting, the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board voted to…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…of the letter include the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Agricultural Processors Association, Western Growers, and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. The groups emphasize the need to incorporate new…