Drought causing concern about crop size 

Apr 28, 2009

The third year of California’s drought has growers looking closely at vine crop loads....

LBAM quarantine area expanded 

Apr 7, 2009

Recent light brown apple moth (LBAM) detections have prompted officials to expand quarantine areas in Sonoma and Santa Clara counties. ...

Growers, PCAs watching inputs 

Apr 7, 2009

It’s all about value for the buck in this tough economy. ...

Wine grape market coming into balance 

Apr 7, 2009

The floundering economy is putting the high-end wine market at risk....

Green vs. dry question on line in 2009 

Apr 7, 2009

The USDA has recognized the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) recommendation to implement an export replacement program through Oct. 31. ...

TOP PERFORMING PRODUCTS FOR CALIFORNIA VINEYARDS 

Mar 13, 2009

Viticure™ — Latest solution for powdery mildew control and Botrytis suppression. With the same active ingredient as Procure® 480SC in a new economical package size, Viticure allows you to get the best for less....

Spring storms impact foothill grape growers 

Mar 12, 2009

It’s always dicey in April for foothill grape growers. ...

Sustainable grape growing in a recession  

Mar 12, 2009

Even though the economic outlook is clouded, there are plenty of reasons for growers to continue their pursuit of sustainable grape growing practices, according to Cliff Ohmart, sustainable winegrowing director, Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission. ...

Salinas Valley grape growers counting on groundwater  

Mar 12, 2009

Grape growers in the Salinas Valley are not yet feeling the pain of the rest of the state when it comes to water....

North Coast grape growers getting ready for short water year 

Mar 12, 2009

North Coast grape growers are look at water conservation options....

February storms provide relief 

Mar 12, 2009

The series of February Pacific storms did not end California’ three-year drought. Nevertheless, it was more than welcome to California grape growers....

Reservoir levels plummet 

Nov 25, 2008

California Department of Water Resources reports the larger reservoirs such as Shasta, Oroville and Folsom are at near historic lows....

Labor non-issue in 2008 

Nov 25, 2008

“Given the impact of a slowing economy, the availability of workers for agriculture has actually grown over the short term as workers from construction have been idled,” says Barry Bedwell, president of the California Grape and Tree Fruit League (CGTFL) in Fresno, Calif. ...

Central Coast growers pleased with year 

Nov 25, 2008

It wasn’t exactly a bonus year for all vineyards around the state, but the stretch of Highway 101 between Paso Robles and Salinas on the California Central Coast escaped most of the problems encountered by other areas....

Very short water year 

Nov 11, 2008

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an initial water delivery allocation of only 15 percent for State Water Project (SWP) contractors in 2009....

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