Wine Glasses And Bottle With Grapes And Barrel In Vineyard DepositPhotos image The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced nominations are now open for its 2026 awards of…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…Pierce’s disease (PD) and the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) save California Winegrape growers $56 million annually. Without these programs, grower losses would more than double, increasing from $48 million to $104…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…planted more to meet demand, which has proved problematic as an estimated 400,000 tons of winegrapes went unharvested last year due to a lack of market. Bitter waged that winegrapes…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…(CFBF) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. This initiative aims to ensure better insurance availability while strengthening the overall market. “Our farmers and ranchers have been disproportionately affected by…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…declined by 7.9 percent, while fruit and nuts decreased by 3.5 percent. However, some perennial crops that were less affected by inclement weather saw improved crop values. Winegrape value increased…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
…farm groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation and California Association of Winegrape Growers have filed a brief as part of Wonderful Nurseries’ lawsuit against the Agricultural Labor Relations Board…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…March, marking the first time SLF egg masses have been detected in California. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) issued a warning about the discovery, emphasizing the need for…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…Control Advisors, Certified Crop Advisors, and industry representatives. Growers were predominantly table and raisin farmers, with a few involved in winegrape production. “The reason that I did the needs assessment…
California Grape Crush Shows Modest Increase in 2023
…California Association of Winegrape Growers urges stakeholders to review the report and notify USDA’s NASS office of any corrections by March 1, 2024. With an eight percent increase in winegrapes…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show contains reports on winegrape acreage in California, how EPA will be moving forward with…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…by the inclement weather during the season. At the same time, Caffrey said that winegrape growers were dealing with similar issues with powdery mildew, followed by bunch rot. Rain in…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…Senator Angelique V. Ashby. It was co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). This bill empowers the Newsom Administration and future governors to implement long-term strategies, including regulations…