Jodi Devaurs is the new director of trade policy for the California Table Grape Commission. Devaurs’ responsibilities include market access, technical issues, and general trade policy matters for the commission. “Managing technical issues to help growers and shippers move California grapes to market is a key function of the commission, and Jodi’s experience with government affairs and regulatory issues will …
Atlas Vineyard Management, Inc. has acquired the premier vineyard management company, Northwest Vineyard Service, Inc, operating in premium AVA’s in the northern Willamette Valley of Oregon. The acquisition includes a great client portfolio with approximately 450 vineyard acres. The employees of Northwest Vineyard Service Company have all accepted offers to join the Atlas Vineyard Management team securing continuity and a …
Rominger Brothers Farms of Winters has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 California Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation created the Leopold Conservation Award to inspire American landowners by recognizing exceptional farmers, ranchers and foresters. The prestigious award, named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, is given in 20 states. The award is presented annually by Sand County …
Scholarships are being offered by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation (Foundation) for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying viticulture, enology, or related disciplines. All applications are due Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Scholarships include: Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship was created by growers and vintners dedicated to promoting education in grape growing and wine production. …
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election of new board officers and directors. CAWG is governed by 28 growers in seven districts who serve three-year terms beginning Dec. 1. Mike Testa of Coastal Vineyard Care in Buellton, pictured above, was elected chair. He succeeds Bill Berryhill of BB Vineyards in Ceres, who served in the role …
Representing the fifth largest wine grape producing state in the nation today, the Texas wine industry continues to grow and flourish. Watch this brief interview with Texas A&M Agrilife Viticulture Extension Extension Specialist Pierre Helwi as he shares some interesting facts about the strengths and challenges of this growing industry. Read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.
The 2018 crush totaled 4,506,583 tons, up 6.2 percent from the 2017 crush of 4,241,945 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share of all grapes crushed, at 2,447,930 tons, up 8.8 percent from 2017. The 2018 white wine variety crush totaled 1,833,755 tons, up 3.8 percent from 2017. Tons crushed of raisin type varieties totaled 82,508, down 12.5 …
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