…agricultural success extends into viticulture. The state is now home to more than 140 commercial wineries and over 3,000 acres of wine grape vineyards. Michigan wines continue to gain recognition,…
Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
…micro-influencers with authentic connections to food and farming can be just as effective, especially when paired with strong video storytelling. Favorite Wineries and Wine Advice for Beginners For those new…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…of California wine’s greatest strengths. Jordan shared that about 90 percent of California wine is produced in certified California sustainable wineries, a significant achievement for the world’s fourth-largest wine-producing region….
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…California wines for quality and local support Explore flavors to identify their preferred white or red Visit local wineries for tasting and education For the wine market to grow, Foglio…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…and changing social habits are forcing growers, wineries, and marketers to confront a difficult truth: the old rules no longer work. On Ag Meter, host Nick Papagni sat down with…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…Tasting Should Be Fun—Not a Test Hanni encourages wineries to rethink their tasting room approach. He says experiences should be centered on data collection, discovery, and enjoyment, not lectures. Innovative…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…producers who represent 99% of the global wine economy. His Global Wine Advisory Board aims to give these wineries a coordinated, influential voice—especially as new regulatory, market, and trade pressures…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…prioritize health, career, or school, while others prefer non-alcoholic beverages now trending in breweries and restaurants. She noted that wineries may need to expand into non-alcoholic options, just as beer…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…has changed. The consumer has changed,” he said. “That’s affected the wineries, which has affected the growers, which has affected demand for grapes.” He referenced a recent Wall Street Journal…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…local wineries. “I’d love it if wineries contact me through our website,” she encouraged. “The slump they’re in is cyclical, and they’ll get through it. But we can help by…
Freeman Vineyard: Organic Sonoma Wines with Global Reach
…built one of Sonoma County’s top 25 wineries, a recognized name in the international wine industry. Meeting Challenges in the Wine Industry While much of the wine industry has faced…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
Celebrating California’s Global Role in Wine California continues to lead the U.S. wine industry, producing an impressive 81% of all U.S. wine. With more than 6,200 wineries and 5,900 growers…
California Wine Month Highlights Sustainability and Innovation: Julie Berge of the Wine Institute Shares Industry Outlook
…The state produces 81% of all U.S. wine, making it the fourth-largest wine producer in the world, behind only France, Italy, and Spain. With 6,200 wineries across 49 counties, California…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…wineries, while almonds are sold without contracts, leaving farmers financially stretched throughout the year. Water scarcity, pest pressures, and state regulations further complicate farming: SGMA regulations limit groundwater usage for…