…bottle. Learn More About the California Association of Winegrape Growers Wine grape growers, agricultural businesses, and industry supporters interested in becoming involved with the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
California Wine Grape Growers Focus on Recovery, Marketing and Fair Competition
…were the focus of today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, featuring Natalie Collins, president of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). Collins recently returned from Washington, D.C., where…
Allied Grape Growers at 75: Jeff Bitter Talks Survival, Wine Trends, and California’s Future
…works with the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), which serves as the industry’s primary advocacy organization. According to Bitter, growers must remain proactive in shaping agricultural policy rather than…
California Wine Labeling Bill Gains Momentum Amid Industry Debate
…California Assembly unanimously on a 67-0 vote and is now under consideration in the state Senate. California Wine Labeling Bill Aims to Support Domestic Growers The California Association of Winegrape…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter-Pierce‘s Disease Assessment
…The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) assessment referendum is a critical vote for California winegrape growers to decide whether to continue funding research and management efforts against Pierce’s Disease…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
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…