…was already on the lower side, combined with grapes left on the vine because of smoke damage. Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter indicated that the short crop can be…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
…are responding to the market,” said AGG President Jeff Bitter. “The market’s been poor and so people are less excited, less aggressive about putting grapes in the ground. But there…
E&J Gallo, Constellation Deal Finally Done
…of the names changing companies. The initial $1.7 billion dollar deal was announced in April of 2019. AgNet West spoke with Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter in 2019 who…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…award, current Sonoma County Farm Bureau President Jeff Carleton described him as “widely respected by both Farm Bureau members and elected officials, who value his intelligence and grasp of complex…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
West Side farmer John Diener had flash of inspiration. Why not plant butternut squash? Diener is a long-time research cooperator with UC Cooperative Extension specialist Jeff Mitchell, who has studied innovative,…
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
…to get processed this year is actually going to have a balancing effect for us in the marketplace. It’s really just a balancing effect for the current time,” said Jeff…
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
New legislation introduced by Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jeff Fortenberry aims to strengthen the meat processing sector. The Strengthening Local Processing Act looks to address processing issues on a more…
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
California winegrape industry leaders are adding another fire to the list for 2020. During a smoke exposure interview with AgNet West, Allied Grape Growers President Jeff Bitter said the newly…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…features clothing manufacturers, farmers and scientists – may be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rEm8pjbbnaE. At the beginning of the webinar, UC Cooperative Extension conservation agriculture specialist Jeff Mitchell recalled the tragic 1991 dust…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…cropping systems specialist Jeff Mitchell. “We want to seize the moment for cotton.” The webinar will start with discussions led by Rebecca Burgess of Fibershed and Cala Rose Ostrander of the…
Benefits of Growing Sculpit on Your Farm or in Your Garden
…unheard of in North America. It has long, narrow, lance-like leaves that have a delicate, subtle flavor. It’s a touch bitter, like chicory, with a hint of something similar to…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…Conservation District; West Richland, WA Matthew Freund – Freund’s Farm and CowPots LLC; East Canaan, CT Sharon Furches – Furches Farms Partnership and Kentucky Farm Bureau; Louisville, KY Jeffrey Gore,…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
…bitter to swallow,” said Pidduck. “It’d be a bad year if we just relied on lemons.” The overall citrus market has taken a significant hit with the closure of schools,…