…of trouble.” According to John, only a few wineries are profitable today. Factors include high fuel and energy costs, labor expenses, and increasing regulations. Equipment prices have tripled over the…
Small Wineries Under Pressure: Ziveli Winery
…four wineries that are making any money,” John admitted. The family has been forced to take on off-farm jobs to make ends meet, with John warning that small wineries often…
California Wine Faces a Generational Challenge: Marlena Paolilli
…Despite regulations and market challenges, Paolilli remains optimistic. She believes California’s unmatched climate and global reputation will keep the industry strong if wineries embrace change, connect with younger audiences, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-11-25
…smaller wineries find new pathways? We break it down and explore what’s next for one of our state’s most vital industries. Then, we’re taking a close look at a controversial…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…🍹 Tasting Rooms, Distilleries, and the “Napa Valley” of Agave Woolf isn’t just growing agave — he’s building the supply chain: Partnering with craft distillers and wineries Considering a custom…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…practical experience. They also touch on the growing popularity of non-alcoholic and low-sugar wines, suggesting potential for traditional wineries to adapt. The segment concludes with a light-hearted discussion on farming…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…to protect wine grape growers from wildfire smoke damage by allocating $32.5 million annually for five years to research smoke taint and develop risk management methods. es 4,800 wineries and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…They highlight the impact of tariffs on European wine, noting a proposed 200% tariff and the challenge of bulk wine imports on domestic wineries. They also discuss the potential benefits…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…140 commercial wineries, more than 3,000 acres of wine grape vineyards. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…Ellis, Executive Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, discussed the growth of the Illinois wine industry, which has expanded from seven wineries in 1992 to over 132…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…international wineries, restricting access and driving up prices. This structure keeps most profits from imported wine sales within U.S. businesses, but some argue that it limits flexibility and increases vulnerability…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…a study from a BMO wine market report, Bitter anticipates the total wine market to remain flat, so wineries need to proactively protect their business in the coming year. “We…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…lovers can join the festivities all month long. As the top U.S. wine-producing state and home to more than 6,200 wineries, California grows more than 100 grape varieties, produces over…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
…$73 billion to California’s economy last year, including the contributions of wineries, vineyards, and other allied businesses. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….