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Drone Spraying Surges 340%
California Ag Today
Agricultural drones are becoming another tool for crop protection, particularly where conventional equipment struggles.
Could California's Next Crop Breakthrough Already Be in Storage?
California Ag Today
USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative aims to unlock valuable plant genetics that could help California growers tackle pests, disease, and drought.
When the Vineyard Work Dries Up
California Ag Today
California’s winegrape downturn is reshaping jobs along with acreage.
California Winegrape Industry Funds Sharpshooter Fight
California Ag Today
Grower-funded board commits $820,000 to ongoing emergency response
Sharpshooter Find Sparks State Concern
California Ag Today
County agricultural commissioners warn the invasive pest could threaten vineyards and backyard grape plants alike.
Cost of Compliance Hits Napa Growers
California Ag Today
Regulatory expenses are taking a growing bite out of winegrape profits in Napa County.
Protecting Wine From Wildfire
California Ag Today
New research explores if strengthening grape skins can reduce smoke absorption in vineyards.
Winegrape Outlook: Uncertainty in the Vines
California Ag Today
Growers in San Joaquin County are navigating a season of mixed signals—adequate moisture, but a stagnant market. According to the California Farm Bureau, concerns over vineyard removals, shifting consumer habits, and tariff impacts are creating plenty of unknowns in the months ahead.
The Lowest Grape Crush in 20 Years
California Ag Today
California, responsible for about 80% of U.S. wine production, is facing an unusually small 2024 vintage.
The Smallest Grape Crush in 20 Years?
California Ag Today
Early reports suggest the 2024 vintage could be the smallest since 2004, marking a turning point as the industry grapples with oversupply.
Wine and Grape Industry Professionals Swarm Sacramento
California Ag Today
Built with the joint input of growers, vintners, and allied industry members, the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium has served as a clearinghouse of information important to wine and grape industry professionals for more than 30 years.
Wildfires & Winegrapes
California Ag Today
The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force has now launched a new website designed to help growers, winemakers, and vintners with the latest research on the impacts of wildfire smoke.
Cheers to Your Favorite Winegrape Grower!
California Ag Today
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is pleased to announce nominations are now open for its prestigious 2025 Awards of Excellence Program.
Good Year For California Wine Grape Growers
Farm of the Future
2023 is turning out to be a very good year for California wine grape growers.