…about half of the industry. “It’s our estimation that about 1500 wineries will be subject to the order,” she said. “So there are about 3000 wineries in California. There are…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
California experienced some important snowpack increases but levels are still below average according to the most recent snow survey. A new set of winery wastewater guidelines will be imposed on…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…significant amount of detail that wineries will need to understand. The Wine Institute will be working to compile compliance documents to help wineries navigate the new requirements. “Unfortunately, the final…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…brands and reduces the purchase price from $1.7 billion to the final $810 million. The acquisition includes wineries in California, Washington, and New York and a brand of health products made…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
…in the release, “The Grape Crush Report is extraordinarily important to growers and wineries, and it’s essential that information from the 2020 crush is reported timely and accurately.” The questionnaire…
Glass Fire: Another Fire Already Impacting California Winegrapes
…formed Glass Fire in the Napa Valley has already damaged a few wineries and continues to grow. Listen to the radio report. Glass Fire: Another Fire Already Impacting California Winegrapes…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…at a time when they are already suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The measure would increase taxes on barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards, orchards and other agricultural…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…weeks, leaving multiple areas of the state covered in smoke. Many wineries are refusing to accept grapes until test results confirm that the grapes have not been affected by the…
2020 Grape Harvest Ramping Up Around California
Grape harvest ramped up around California last week. Sparkling wine grape harvest began last week for wineries around the state. Operations in the Napa and Central Coast regions reported some…
Week in Review: Infected ACP in Commercial Grove and New Winery Wastewater Requirements
…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’
…creates a huge financial burden for small wineries; a huge financial burden for large wineries as well, but they can afford it a little more than the small wineries.” Stemler…
Last Chance to Submit Comments on Waste Discharge Requirements for Wineries
The State Water Resources Control Board released a draft of its general order for wineries earlier in the month and Wednesday, August 5 is the last day to submit public…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…James Casey were equally important in helping her plan a career path. “Dr. Minami invited me to join the ag business club, and those trips across the state to wineries…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…wineries, irrigation systems are necessarily improvements as well. So, anything that has been constructed upon the property that is nonresidential that arguably the proponents believe is an industrial component or…