Lex Nicoleta, creator of the viral lifestyle brand Coastal Grandmother, joined Ag Meter for an in-depth conversation that blended family, farming, food, wine, and the evolving role of social media …
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 …
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti …
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
The short winegrape crop in 2022 could be a good thing for the industry overall. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter said that demand has someone leveled off in …
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was …
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
President of Allied Grape Growers (AGG), Jeff Bitter said that the winegrape market is seeing more of a “stable environment” after three short crops in a row. While acreage has …
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
Last year was a tough one for growers as the winegrape market was flush with supply. President of Land Management Incorporated, Jeff Brown said they lost quite a bit of …
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
The winegrape oversupply in 2020 had a detrimental effect on a variety of aspects of the industry, most notably prices. However, the abundant supply of winegrapes also played a role …
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
Researchers have recently made a discovery in winegrape pomace that could make the byproduct even more valuable in the secondary market. A team of food scientists at the University of …
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the …
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
The industry has been making progress in addressing market imbalances with a reduction in winegrape planting. Allied Grape Growers (AGG) has released its latest grapevine nursery survey detailing planting trends …
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It …
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
The wine acquisition agreement between Constellation Brands and E&J Gallo is continuing to approach the finish line. Each of the companies signed an Agreement Containing Consent Order with the Bureau …
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
The multiple challenges that 2020 has presented may ultimately help to provide some relief to the winegrape oversupply. The pandemic created a variety of issues for the wine industry. Tourism …
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