Last Fall, Governor Newsom signed SB 659, The California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023, sponsored by the California Association of Winegrape Growers and the Regional Water Authority in Sacramento. But what does this mean for California farmers implementing groundwater recharge practices in the coming months? Watch this video with Michael Miiller from the California Association of Winegrape Growers to find out.
Tag: Tree and Vine Expo
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Global Bulk Wine Market Challenges to Navigate
Watch this brief interview with Turrentine Brokerage bulk wine broker Marc Cuneo following his State of the Industry report at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo on what’s going on in the bulk wine market and the challenges that lay ahead. Read the State of the California grape industry reports in the January and upcoming issues of American Vineyard Magazine.
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Turrentine Brokerage Reflects on Challenging 2023 Vintage (CA Northern Interior)
Like many other vineyards in the state, Lodi and the the Northern Interior of California were severely impacted by mildew pressure in 2023. This contributed to significant crop losses, lowering the overall wine grape crush. Watch this brief interview with Mike Needham from Turrentine Brokerage following his State of the Industry report at Malcolm Media’s Tree & Vine Expo.
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Optimism for California’s 2023 Pecan Crop and State of the Industry
At the Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock held mid-November, Karlene Hanf, President of the California Pecan Growers Association, joined other tree nut commodity leaders in sharing State of the Industry reports. California pecan production and acreage is on the rise. Watch this brief interview with Karlene as she shares her insights on the current State of the California Pecan Industry.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Thunder Creek Equipment for their industry support.
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New Stanislaus County Ag Commissioner Serves as Liaison Between Farmers and California DPR
At Malcolm Media’s recent Tree & Vine Expo, event host Matthew Malcolm was pleased to introduce, Linda Pinfold, the new Stanislaus County Ag Commissioner to attendees. Watch this brief video to get to know Linda and her emphasis on serving and assisting local farmers in navigating the ever-changing pesticide regulatory environment of California.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Thunder Creek Equipment for their industry support.
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State of the California Walnut Industry with Robert Verloop
The California walnut industry has suffered tremendously in recent years due to many factors outside of the grower’s control. But the future is not all doom and gloom. In fact, the quality of this year’s crop was outstanding. Watch this brief interview with Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Board & Commission, as he shares some highlights from his State of the Walnut Industry address at the Malcolm Media’s recent Tree & Vine Expo in Turlock.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Thunder Creek Equipment for their industry support.
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Losing Freedom may be Positive When it Comes to this Grapevine Rootstock
The thought of losing freedom sounds awful; however when it comes to the grapevine ‘Freedom’ rootstock, it may be a good idea, particularly for growers in the San Joaquin Valley. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Viticulture Farm Advisor Karl Lund as he explains why and explores alternative options.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.
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Newly Identified Aspergillus Vine Canker Afflicting California Vineyards
As if there weren’t enough trunk diseases impacting California vineyards, UC Davis Plant Pathologist Akif Eskalen has been researching a newly identified disease causing a canker on the trunk of grapevines accompanied by fruit disease/sour rot symptoms. Watch this brief interview with Akif, and read more about it disease management in American Vineyard Magazine
Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.
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Combatting the Arch Nemesis Pest of the CA Grape Industry
The arch nemesis pest of the California grape industry continues to spread to more grape growing areas. Vine mealybug damage not only leads to black sooty mold on grapevine leaves and clusters, but it can also transmit and spread grapevine leafroll associated viruses that have been devastating vineyards. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Kern County Entomology Advisor David Haviland as he encourages an integrated or combination approach to combatting this pest.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.
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Mitigating the Effects of Grapevine Red Blotch Disease
With grapevine red blotch disease widespread across the west, what’s a grower to do with a young or old vineyard that contracts this disease? How does it impact grape yield and quality and are there ways to mitigate the detrimental effects of this disease? Watch this brief interview with the new UCCE San Joaquin County Viticulture Advisor Justin Tanner to find out.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Ranch Systems for their industry support.