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Registration Now Open - Decision Time: Preparing for the Risk Factors of Smoke & Fire Exposure
July 6, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast July 27, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. This...
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Unlock Opportunities in the Bulk Wine and Spirits Market
Get your tickets to the International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show conference in San Francisco. Conference Registration Visitor Registration The International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show (IBWSS),...
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Expert Editorial: Improve Wine Quality with Cleaning and Passivation of Stainless Steel Tanks
To maintain desired neutrality, stainless steel tanks must be properly cleaned. This is one job best left to the professionals. By the Astro Pak team For millennia, winemaking has been as much an art as...
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Expert Editorial: Try Non-chemical Algae Suppression for Winery Reclamation Waters
Viticulturists and vineyard owners need to understand how harmful algae blooms can impact their business and how they can implement best practices to solve the environmental problems caused by them.   By...
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Expert Editorial: Protecting Your Artificial Intelligence Innovations
Many in the wine business are wondering how to properly protect their AI innovations. A few tried-and-true routes to safety include patents, copyrights and trademarks. By David McCombs, Eugene Goryunov,...
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WineAmerica: The Value of Associations
Associations bring people together, create consensus, communicate with key constituencies, improve the business climate and grow the industry. By Jim Trezise A Finger Lakes winery owner I know belongs...
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Vineyard Automation Will Help Growers Survive Ongoing Labor Shortages
Artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced sensor technology will reinvent vineyard management … eventually. By Jeff Siegel Grape growing is a traditional business, parts of which haven’t changed in...
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Sustainable Wine Labels Are On-Trend with Consumer Concerns
Wineries are looking for ways to stand out in a crowded marketplace, particularly among the younger generations. One of the top issues influencing consumer purchasing is sustainability because they are...
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Expert Editorial: Mobilize a Well-Trained Vineyard Crew for Pest Scouting and IPM
Your greatest detection tool may already be in your vineyard. By Thomas Grandperrin    Field scouting is a fundamental component of a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program, yet...
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Vintners Recruit Lacewings to Destroy Vineyard Pests
Lacewings, also known as aphid lions for their predatory nature in the vineyard, have become a key ally for growers across the world. By Kathleen Willcox  The move toward more eco-friendly farming...