According to research by the Buy California Marketing Agreement (BCMA), California's specialty crops yield $15.9 billion annually. The research is part of the new "California Grown" campaign. "The research clearly…
America's Carbon Footprint is one of the nation's biggest concerns as more and more changes are made to decrease pollution and turn to renewable energy. Seven years ago Senator Dean…
February 3 was an important day for vintners and growers when the Sonoma Valley Vintner and Growers Alliance met at the Lodge in Sonoma. The who's who of the wine…
Despite what it may seem areas like Lodi,Cal. are continuing to grow in the wine industry. Those behind the abundance of wineries in Lodi have the same philosophy. "Lodi for…
John Fetzer, owner of Saracina Vineyards in Mendocino County, California recently shared his experience of owning a green vineyard with the Star Tribune. Everything is going green, vineyards are no…
Vineyards in Temecula County (California) are warned the vine-killing Pierce's disease may soon be a problem. The insect that causes this disease is nearly at record height. The last time…
The secret to great wine is great grapes. Great grapes are the result of close observation to assure they are water just enough. The right amount of irrigation may be…
Emergency loans are available in California for producers in Tehama County. Tehama County is one of the many areas affected by the droughts that have occurred since Jan. 1, 2008.…
Money for Vineyards, where is it? No question, the United States economy is in decline and has been for quite some time. However, while the economy may be suffering, money…
California agriculture inspectors have closed a Bakersfield (California) watermelon harvesting operation for violating safety rules. 17 workers at the farm were found working in temperatures exceeding 90 degrees on August…