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Vineyard Robot Prototype to Debut at FutureFarm Expo in Oregon
Seeking to solve the chronic labor shortage problem facing the US premium wine industry, the project ‘ROVR’ team has developed a fully mobile concept demonstrator at their Pendleton, Oregon R&D lab …
The Complete Guide to Botrytis
The fungus Botrytis cinerea attacks grapes (and occasionally other parts of the vine) in humid conditions. It can develop into devastating gray rot but, in the right conditions, a desirable botrytis infection occurs …
The Nine Rules for Landing a U.S. Distributor
An Italian winery snagged the cell phone number of an executive at the largest distributor in the US, and without the executives knowledge …
Further Pre-Harvest Cellar Preparations to Consider
Last week, we reviewed scheduling bottling operations and pre-ordering harvest supplies in the month of July in order to open up space in the cellar and save financial resources on free-shipping promotions …
Governor Brown Signs State Budget with $5 Million Designated for Pierce’s Disease Control Program
The Numbers Behind the Farm Bill: A Little-Known Factor for the Fate of Sustainable Ag Programs
July 19th El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Meeting Speaker Announcement
Open House Showcases Drones, Precision Ag
Canada Retracts Decision to Avoid Labeling West Bank Wine as Israeli
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Leads Global Classification of Fine Wine
Tasting Georgia: An Inspirational Guide to Georgian Wine Culture
Australia’s Wine Industry Leaders Looking to the Future
Dan Berger: Alternative Whites
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“Practical Grape Growing” Seminar by IGGPRA
July 19, 2017 – Paso Robles, CA, United States
2017 International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show
July 26, 2017 – South San Francisco, CA, United States
Women for WineSense National Grand Event
July 27-29, 2017 – The Finger Lakes Region, NY, United States
Wine & Weed Symposium
August 3, 2017 – Santa Rosa, CA, United States
CANVAS Event & Hospitality Trade Show
August 15, 2017 – Napa, CA, United States
Pennsylvania Wine in Pursuit of Excellence
California’s Cannabis Industry Reinvents the Concept of Appellations
Are Hand-Picked Grapes Better Than Machine-Harvested?
Crush in Compliance with California’s Wage Laws
Maybe Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Prices Aren’t That High!
Sonoma County Zoning Board Rejects New Healdsburg Winery Sought by Oakville Grocery Owner
Americo Amorim, Thought to Be Portugal’s Richest Man, Dies
Napa County Eyes Streamlining Approval Process for Smaller Wineries
Bordeaux’s Most Expensive Wines
Death of Esteemed Napa Valley Winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff at the Age of 87
Bogle Vineyards Faces Lawsuit over the Use of ‘Essential’ on Its Labels
Fire Nears Historic Vineyard and Wineries
Bremer Family Winery Hit with Water Agency Violation
Temecula Could Be California Wine’s Latest Success Story
The $110 Million Question: Is Alcohol Good for You?
