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‘Brutal’ wine market leaves farms in peril
Steve Perrin and his family have grown winegrapes on the land around their Lodi farmhouse for four generations. Behind the house stand a towering oak, a workshop and 150 acres of grapevines, mostly zinfandel, some... more »
Heat produces uneven California fall organic fruit supply
An inconsistent supply of fall organic fruit is expected this year. Stephen Paul of Homegrown Organic Farms (HGO) in Porterville, California, said the record heat that scorched the valley from spring to fall took its... more »
Growers asked to participate in Washington winegrape acreage survey
Washington’s winegrape and winery industries are requesting grower help to conduct a survey of the state’s winegrape acreage. The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Institute are working together on... more »
Gallo adopts laser bird deterrent tech for vineyards
To improve sustainability, E & J Gallo Winery is implementing a laser bird deterrent technology in its vineyards. Gallo, which markets itself as a leader in sustainable practices in viticulture, has taken another step toward... more »
Markon hosts annual Markon Summit
Markon Cooperative recently brought some of its customers together at its annual Markon Summit. The three-day event brought together more than 200 representatives from their exclusive member companies that include Ben E. Keith Foods, Gordon... more »
First October California Date Month scheduled
The first ever October California Date Month is planned for this year. October is getting a lot sweeter as the California Date Commission announces the first-ever October National California Date Month. Throughout the month, California... more »
Latino winegrape education offered
The Washington Winegrowers Association (WWA) is working to help Latino vineyard workers receive education. WWA is partnering with Wenatchee Valley College and Yakima Valley College to present the Latino Agriculture Education Programs (LAEP), this year... more »
Approaching burn ban affects California growers
At 4 a.m. in Lodi, Alex Noriega, foreman for the agricultural service provider Fowler Brothers, climbed onto an excavator to rip apart discarded grapevines and drop them into a cement-lined steel box called an air... more »
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