October 26, 2022
The Napa Valley Ag Preserve Protects Working Landscapes and
Attracts Visitors from Across the Globe
By Brian Russell
Despite the devastating wildfires that recently rocked the region – and much to the...
April 4, 2022
—Larry Chasin, chief executive officer, PAK Programs
Nationwide, rampant supply chain delays and challenges have plagued businesses for months. Restaurants, grocery stores, retailers—all have been forced...
January 24, 2022
—Barbara Barrielle
Tom Collins, head of the smoke research efforts at Washington State University, spoke to the industry on January 20 about his latest progress in his multi-year research on the effects...
December 8, 2021
California wildfires are threatening to upend crop insurance for vineyards as smoke threatens grape production in another record-breaking wildfire year in the U.S.
—Jack Roudebush, crop insurance expert,...
September 10, 2021
Amador and El Dorado vintners deal with physical injuries, smoke-tainted grapes, and contract cancellations
—Barbara Barrielle
Following the Labor Day weekend, there was a sigh of relief when the Caldor...
August 31, 2021
In the week following our last report, Caldor has destroyed nearly 200,000 acres
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire is only 16% contained as it continues its trajectory toward vacation paradise, Lake Tahoe....
August 24, 2021
County’s wineries remain alert, but untouched; surrounding AVAs contend with smoke.
—Barbara Barrielle
The Caldor Fire has torched 114,166 acres of El Dorado County. As of this writing the fire is only...
October 29, 2019
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Firefighters Battle Sonoma Blaze While Wineries Wonder and Worry
According to state agency Cal Fire, the Kincade fire has burned 75,415 acres and...
October 28, 2019
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Trending Story:
Sonoma’s Soda Rock and Field Stone Wineries Burned by Kincade Fire
Firefighters spent the night battling the Kincade fire on the outskirts of the...
August 27, 2019
Carlsbad, CA (August 27, 2019) – M-Fire Suppression Inc. a fire technology company that has been redefining risk management for the construction industry in all wood framed buildings and wildfire...