…in 2020 has created exceptionally smokey conditions. The issue has been particularly challenging for the winegrape industry. The increased demand for smoke testing on winegrapes and wine has put excessive…
Week in Review: Buyers Weary of Winegrapes, No More Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
The amount of smoke coming from all the wildfires this year is giving winegrape buyers cause for concern, and justification for not accepting crops. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed another…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
Another year of catastrophic wildfires in California is once again raising concern about smoke exposure in winegrapes. President and CEO of Allied Grape Growers, PowerPoint Presentation Jeff Bitter said there…
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…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…disaster assistance to California winegrape growers.” The industry groups point out that the damage from the 2020 wildfires is creating a significant level of uncertainty. Approximately 7,300 producers grow winegrapes…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…The updated program now includes winegrapes, table grapes, raisins, pima cotton, and others. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement by the U.S Department of Agriculture that winegrape growers are…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
…are trying to do everything they can to work with their vintners to get the winegrapes out of the field because there is just a concern ash may continue to…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
Another series of wildfires in California is again creating issues for winegrape growers in relation to smoke exposure. Warming temperatures in the state are projected to have a multitude of…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…the volatile compounds related to smoke exposure. Further complicating the issue is the fact that some of those compounds naturally occur in winegrapes, which will require further study. “We don’t…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research on smoke exposure to winegrapes, a new tool…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
…oversupply of winegrapes and the fast-approaching deadline to apply for FARMER program funding. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
Lower Grape Crush Report Won’t Compensate for Oversupplied Market
…acreage would have to be reduced in order to address the concern about overproduction. The number that was highlighted during the Symposium was the removal of 30,000 acres of winegrapes…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
…of winegrapes. Since 2001, the assessment has helped to fund more than $45 million in research and outreach projects on behalf of the winegrape industry. The 2019 research progress report details the…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…wind as a significant factor in damage levels, along with temperature, time of the season, and proximity to an active wildfire. There is significant concern surrounding smoke taint in winegrapes,…