…Association of Winegrape Growers from 1996-2009, and as Vice-President of the Agricultural Council of California from 1989-1996. Before moving to California, Ross served as Director of Government Relations for the…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…reduction in supply might bring prices up.” Winegrape harvesting is under way in the county, and the heat wave could actually be beneficial, he said. “The wineries want certain levels…
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
…trays,” he said. Little said he spoke with a winegrape grower last week who has a large portion of his operation already set up for mechanical harvest, and who intends…
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California
…grapevine moth when it gains a foothold in a place as hospitable as California’s prime winegrape growing region,” said Karen Ross, CDFA Secretary. “But together with growers and stakeholders and…
Wine Industry a Boone for California, U.S., Economies
A new study shows California’s wine and winegrape industry contributed $57.6 billion to the state’s economy and $114.1 billion to the U.S. economy in 2015. The study commissioned by the…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…are iconic images of the California landscape, but today’s report reminds us that wine and winegrapes are also integral to a vibrant state economy,” said California Association of Winegrape Growers…
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
…the shorter California crop was widely recognized at harvest. The exact winegrape tons reported as crushed in California in 2015 was 3,699,242. Despite the “smaller” crop, the amount of winegrapes…
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. Addressing an overflow crowd during…
World Ag Expo to Feature Harden, Ross, and Kinoshita on Panel
…Vilsack, a position she accepted in 2009. Prior to that appointment, she served as President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers from 1996-2009, and as Vice-President of the Agricultural…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…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…