The inaugural Whole Vine Festival is coming to Fresno State University Oct. 21-22, 2023. Grape growers and consumers alike are invited to gather to celebrate the best of the San Joaquin Valley. Watch this brief interview with Whole Vine Festival President Vickie Goudreau as she shares more details. American Vineyard Magazine is proud to be among the Founding Sponsors and …
CAWG-Sponsored Groundwater Recharge Legislation Sent to Governor
This week, SB 659 (Ashby, D-Sacramento), which is co-sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), cleared its final legislative hurdle and was sent to Governor Newsom for consideration. SB 659, The California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023, puts California on a path to develop additional groundwater recharge opportunities that increase the recharge of the state’s groundwater basins. “SB 659 represents …
California Table Grape Growers Estimate 25 Million Boxes Lost to Hurricane
Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at peak harvest time for most of the 90 varieties grown in the state. The immediate aftermath of the hurricane brought additional rain and humidity to many growing areas, compounding problems and loss. “The impact of the hurricane and its aftermath is devastating and heartbreaking,” said Kathleen …
Record Government Purchase of California Raisins Announced
With California raisin harvest underway, growers are confident that more of their raisins will have a home domestically due to record USDA purchases of their raisins announced recently. Watch this brief interview with Raisin Bargaining Association representatives Charles Salmon and Dwayne Cardoza for more details on the government buys and the status of price negotiations for the 2023 raisin crop. …
California Farmland Trust Race to Slow the Pace 5k/10k, Sept. 17
California Farmland Trust (CFT), a non-profit dedicated to preserving the best farmland in the country, is proud to announce the title and presenting sponsors of the third annual Race to Slow the Pace 5k/10k on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Bokisch Vineyards in Lodi, CA. Title sponsors of Race to Slow the Pace, The John and Jeani Ferrari Family Foundation are …
California Table Grape Growers Report Significant Loss Due to Summer Storm
While California farmers generally appreciate a good rain, there are certain times of the year when even a little rain can have a devastating effect on certain crops. Hurricane Hilary brought a very untimely summer storm that has impacted up to 40% of California’s entire table grape crop. With the bulk of the nation’s table grape supply grown in California, …
Rootstock Performance on Young and Mature Autumn King Grapevines
If you missed Grape Day at the Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center this year, be sure to watch this brief interview featuring Ashraf El Kereamy and Tian Tian from the UC Cooperative Extension, who reported their recent trial observations on the performance of both young and mature Autumn King table grapes on various rootstocks and read more about grape …
Sonoma Winegrowers Team Up With San Francisco Giants, Featuring Local Wines
Building on the success of their partnership which began shortly before Spring Training this year, the Sonoma County Winegrowers and the San Francisco Giants are teaming up for a “Sonoma in the City” theme in the Cloud Club, one of Oracle Park’s private lounges. During twelve (12) home games from August 25 through September 13, the Cloud Club will exclusively …
Jackson Family Wines Invests in Climate-Friendly Varietals
As California wine grape growers work to adapt to ever-changing environmental pressures, watch this brief interview with Gillian Handelman from Jackson Family Wines relating their recent experience incorporating less common, climate friendly wines into their portfolio. Read more about growing “climate friendly wines” in the coming issue of American Vineyard Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Thunder Creek Equipment for their industry …
California Growers Face High Mildew Pressure, Delayed Grape Harvest
It’s been a while since California growers have experienced a wet year with a plentiful snowpack and water supply. Weather conditions this season, though, have pushed harvest back for most grape growers and powdery mildew pressure has been unusually high for growers that didn’t stay on their spray programs with just the right timing. Watch this brief interview with UCCE …
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