The Genisus of Come Over Octeober
Wine writer Karen McNeil (Wine Bible) explains the motivation to drive the Come Over October programClick here to read story
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DPR to inspect Suisun Valley
Wednesday Sept 25 CA DPR intends to inspect Suisun Valley fields for pesticide contaminationClick for Ag Commissioner statement
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USAToday selects Suisun Valley in Best of Wine Regions
USA Today Readers Choice Best of Wine Regions awards Suisun Valley #5 in national votingClick link below to access
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CA DPR issues modifications
Dept of Pesticide Regulations has issues modifications to its proposed pesticide application notification regulation. seeking commentClick Link Here
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Producer Priorities Solano Input Session
RCD and USDA NRCS regional offices holding in person and zoom meeting to gain Ag producer priorities for the Western side of Solano; specifically Suisun Valley, Green Valley et all.Click link below for all details and how to attend.
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CDFA Abandons Regulatory Process for District 5 map
CDFA issues formal notice today they will abandon the regulatory process to change map boundaries of Grape Price District 5, leaving existing map in place. CDFA concluded they lack authority to change map, change in actual law required by legislatureClick here for announcement post
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Ag programs in Spanish
Solano Resource Conservation District leading promotion of Spanish speaking seminarClick Here
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CAWG Winegrape Update
CAWG has set up a series of updates on a webinar on Second Wednesday monthly at 3PM. Chance to catch up on current thingsClick Here
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AI in the vineyard
Loni Lyttle, author of Cover Story 'Artifical Intelligence in the Vineyard' to speak at 2025 SVVGA Grower Seminar Feb 5, 2025click here
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER BBQ
Join us on Wed June 29th at Caymus Suisun for the annual Associate Member BBQclick here for flyer
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Solano Tourism impacts
Solano county shows tourism gains attributed in part to Agritourism. Cellar Door a big part of that in Suisun ValleySFGate coverage
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Expanding awareness to Fairfield Visitors
March 20 saw the first joint meeting of Fairfield hotel and Suisun Valley tasting room managers and sales staff. it was a first time effort that succeeded.Click to access link here
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CDFA Second Hearing Feb 28, 2024 RE District 5
CDFA has scheduled a second hearing via Zoom for Feb 28th 2024 and noticed all growers. Commentary via this Zoom session critically focused to land valuations based upon district averages in District 5.Full Details and Zoom login link accessed by click here
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Comment Made To CDFA on Petition
SVVGA provided comment on change in Grape Price District 5 petition RE: boundary. Hearing now moved to Jan 18,2024 to allow for maximum comment from all parties interested. Submitting your own commentary very important.SVVGA Comment to CDFA 7-14-2023
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING
Formal rulemaking process to change eastern boundary of Grape Price District 5 and 17 has commenced. Public heariing Sacramento 8-11-2023. Growers and wineries to receive email noticc.Click her to open the full noiice
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Action needed to stop bad ag water bill
Please contact your Senator ASAP and ask for a NO vote on SB 389 (Allen). Click below to a connecton to your CA State SenatorClick here to send message
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?Contents labeling laws up for chenge`
TTB starting considerations for contents labeling on wine bottleslick here
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2023 Grower Seminar Coverage
Brief report on the Feb 8, 2023 Grower Seminar produced by SVVGA.Click HERE to access
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Ag Insurance Coverages
Going forward Ag Insurance is complex, no single coverage fits all as Grant Staking of The Greenspan Co - Adjusters International, one of our seminar sponsors, points out in featured articleClick here to access article
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Suisun Valley Anniversary Celebration
Access full details and ticket acquisition for the 5 day event Dec 26 - Dec 30, 2022.Click here
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SVVGA Annual Grower Seminar Set
Feb 8, 2023 will be date for SVVGA Grower Seminar. Details in works and posted by Mid Dec. Sessions in Autonomous Equipment, CalOSHA regulatory and insurance, State of Industry, Ag regulatory, Mealy Bug in winery waste water. Early rsvp info@svvga.comClick to access site
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CA DPR issues new Neonicotinoid regulations for comment
Department of Pesticide Regulation has released draft language on regulation of use that has vast impacts to growers and the PDGWSS control program in particular. Comment period opens and growers are encouraged to comment.Click here to access two links to speific CA DPR regulatory language.
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Caymus Suisun Wows Sacramento TV in weekend special
Growers will benefit from the stature our AVA is rapidly gainingClick here to segment video
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New Weather Station
SVVGA has expanded it's weather station agreement with SID and added a 6th station in the Morrison Lane region, providing critical weather data for that portion of the Valley. It is fully accessible from this web site.Click here to access new weather station data
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Spotted Lantern Fly stopped at CA border
CDFA Ag inspection at Truckee stopped invasive from entering CA on load from New Jersey. Bug Stations need to stay funded.Click here for story
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SVVGA Presidents Letter
Membership letter from Ron Lanza on SVVGA going into 2022Click here to read letter
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Long Term Grape Price Perspective
Chris Bitter of Vinecomonics looks at the last decade by region to develop perspective on price, supply and demand both factorClick here to access report
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2022 Grower Seminar Agenda Released
Feb 2, 2022 Annual Grower Seminar Agenda, at Village 360, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Major content and presenters RSVP as directed on agenda, no fees involved.Click here to access agenda
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2022 Grower Seminar set for Feb 2
Back in person the 2022 SVVGA Grower Seminar date is set for Feburary 2nd. Site and agenda to come early January 2022 Sponsored by Greenspan Insurance Adjusters and Allied Grape Growers. Save the dateThere is no link to click at this time
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Ron Lanza elected to CAWG Board of Dirctors
SVVGA President Ron Lanza has been elected to a seat on the California Association of Winegrape Growers Board of DirectorsClick here to view entire story
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Well Reproting Form
Solano County is asking landowners to report any well issues they are having with their water well. This information will help in our efforts to gain a better understanding of the groundwater basin conditions.Click here to access form
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Vacaville Glassy Wing Infestation
Oct 1 residential finds have caused an infestation zone to be delimited.Cleark here for details and contacts
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Legal Analysis of 2020 Contracted Grape Rejections
Fire and smoke caused numerous winery rejection of grapes due to "smoke" often in breach of contract - Downey Brand LLPClick here for 13 page legal brief commissioned by Allied Grape Growers and CAWG
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West Coast Smoke Task Force "Smoke Summit"
June 8th virtual summit Free and open to registration. Leaern where we are one year later heading to harvestClick here for link to agenda and online registration
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Drought State of Emergency Issued
Governor expands emergency declaration to cover 41 counties; Solano is includedClick here for complete details
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Smoke Taint Survey
Help industry understand full impacts of wildfire and smoke taint by taking this 5 minute survey.Click here to access survey
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CAWG E News
Feb 25 edition covers a lot of current legislative and regulatory issues impacting growers in 2021Click to access here
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2020 Preliminary Crush Report
NASS releases 2020 crush report, full tables for all districts provided in preliminary reportClick here to access
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Suisun Valley prominent in new PD resistent vines
New grape variety Peseante Noir, developed by Dr Andy Walker, grown by Wagner Family of Wines has produced exceptional wines from Clayton Road blockclick here to read story
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Petite Sirah in Suisun Valley
A video Zoom session of 6 Suisun Valley vintner/winemakers on Petite Sirah, created for Unified W&G Sympoium 2021. Well worth the viewClick here to access YouTube showing
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Suisun Valley AVA Anniversary
Today marks the 38th Anniversary of the creation of the Suisun VAlley AVA, a major achievement made in the infancy of the AVA system.Click here to access details and acknowledgements
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP2).
Outline of assistance to grape losses due to COVID, expires 12/31/20Click here for video coverage of package
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SVVGA annual meeting webinar
A full recording of the 8/25/2020 virtual SVVGA annual meeting. Includes BOD election resultsClick here to access the meeting recording from GoTo Webinar
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Wine Consumption at Issue
SVB has taken a long stand on how health attacks on wine are unfounded by bad biased studies. Growers are at risk just like wineriesClick here for SVB report
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Allied Grape Growers Summer Report
Current analysis of 2020 grape market amid COVID impacts on wine demandclick here to access summer report
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO INITIATE A REGULATORY PROCESS TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN GRAPE CRUSH PRICE DISTRICTS 5 AND 17
Process will move to OAL for regulatory code changeClick here for full notice from CDFA
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PD/GWSS referrendum vote underway
The periodic renewal of the fees on wine grape deliveries used to fight PD is up for grower vote. We urge YESClick for details here
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CDFA seeks survey feedback on PPE needs in Ag
Reallocation of PPE during pandemic appears to impact AG access for operations.Click here to take feedback survey
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PD/GWSS Election Ballot Coming
April 9th ballot mailing to grape growers to elect to continue PD/GWSS assessment. Lets keep this in placeClick for information here
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COVID 19 - Supply Chain Needs
CAWG & CDFA preparing for supply chain issues currently or expected, requesting feedback directly via survey.Click here for CAWG piece
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SCAM Covid 19 emails sent to members
Addresses copied from public membership records which will now be partially hidden. Report any COVID 19 fraud to US Attorney, which we have using the below linkUS Attorney Covid 19 fraud reporting link
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Official Solano County Health statements on Corona Virus
Ongoing impacts of Corona Virus evolving daily. Tasting suspended sales provided for pick up, business operations adjusting to Gov Newsom directives.Click into Solano County information updated with some regularity here
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Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry
Great overview primer on soil microbial role in plant nutrient uptakesClick here to access PDF
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Silcon Valley Bank State of Industry Report 2020
Key insight in front of Unified Symposium State of Industry panelClick here to access report
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Grape Pricing District 5 Petition News
CDFA has posted our petition to amend GPD5 boundary and set public workshop for Dec 17, 2019. Petition and Notice providedClick here to access CDFA webpage regarding Grape Price District 5 petition
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SVVGA Petitions District 5 Boundary Change
Full document submitted to CDFA for amendment to boundary in Ryer Island area.click here for full amendment Exhibit A
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Petition to change Grape Price District 5
SVVGA has filed documents with CDFA to petition a change in District 5 boundary moving the Ryer Island region into District 17Story by Lew Perdue today click hee
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Changes in Endangered Species Act
Joint regulatory relief in aspects of the ESA will have many impacts for land and farming activitiesFull listing of all changes by category click here
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Insecticide Chlorpyrifos status
Ban on this material looming read updateClick for details here
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SVB Direct to Consumer 2019 Study Released
Extensive national data capture provides stable results to project and plan upon. Very strong to Northern CA.Click here for full 70+ page report based on 789 producers responses of the 9,654 existing entities.
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Weather and Mealybug
Weather has impacts on annual cycle of Mealybug activity, see videoClick here to load
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Andy Walker on PD Resistant Vines
After years of research Dr Walker has breed clonal selections of vinifera that are resistant to PD and are producing quality wines. Caymus has been very involvedClick to view video presentation, here
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Vine MealyBug seminar March 7th
SVVGA and Solano County Ag Department have developed a full half day special course on Mealybug, credits offered.Click here for details
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Background reference on mealybug, click here
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Grape Crush Report April 10
NASS release indicated no preliminary in Feb, only final report if funding stays in placeClick for press release here
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CA Tied House laws relaxed
Effective 2019 photo depictions can be used for events on social, no video, excluded charitableA Picture (On Instagram) Is Worth A Thousand Words
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Fed Shutdown and Crush Report
Contracted grapes pricing at risk with delayed Crush Report due to NSAA furloughClick here for story
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Pest Management and Politics
CAWG report on status and impacts of DPR interim use restrictions on key materials recommended to start January 1, 2019Click here to read report from Michael Miiller, CAWG
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Climate Change Shifts Global Wine Map
Meteorologist and Grape/Wine savvy Greg Jones leads int'l panel on changes seen to dateClick for story here
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SVVGA Elects New Officers
The Board of Directors has elected a new slate of officers at November 2018 meetingclick for announcement here
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2018 Pierces Disease Research Symposium
Annual three day meeting on progress with PD and resistant vinesClick here for program and registration
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CDFA Announce Medfly Quarantine Ends
Solano County Ag Commissiners office received notice from CDFA 7-31-2018 that the Solano County Medfly quarantine has been ended. Further information to come in press release this weekClick here for CDFA website
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Grapevine researcher Doug Gubler Passes
The man who brought us great knowledge on vine fungal disease, the powdery mildew index and much more has left us.click to read here
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Medly Quarantine Update
Update from Solano County Ag Commissioner on status of Medfly Quarantineclick here to read
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Familly Weekly Update
Family Winemakers of CA newsletter covers several key water issuesclick here
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USDA Standards for Produce Safety
2018 Required Food Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule pertaining to winegrape deliveries, required new documentationClick here to access analysis and information
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Passport Sunday 2018
Local media coverage highlights the dayclick here to read
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CA Prelimenary Crush Report Released
Solano County is Crush District 5 in the tables. Table 8 a good point to startClick into analysis and link to hard data here
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GRAPE CRUSH REPORT
2017 Preliminary CA grape crush report to be released Feb 9 at NoonClick to access USDA/NASS report portal.
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Feb Medfly Quarantine Meetng
Febuary 20 SCFA and SC Ag Comm meeting on Medfly quarantine announcementclick to read here
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TTB Petition 160B Update
CAWG Jan 9,2018 response to TTB rulemaking concerning use of AVA and origin of grape information on exempt-COLA labels. Major out of state grape sales issue.Click to read entire letter
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Silicon Valley Bank Report
Premium wine sales tank in 3rd quarter to 0.3 percent, questions raised for futureclick to read here
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PD-GWSS Board update
Latest newsletter from the Board of Directors on PD and other vectorsclick to access here
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Family Wine Chronicle
First of New Year updates from Family Winemakers of Ca, updates to new laws of 2018Click here
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Dec MEDFLY UPDATE
Medfly Status Update from Simone Hardy, Solano Ag CommissionerClick to read here
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WOTUS rules proposed hold
Agencies seek 2 year hold to try and get revisions rightclick for story here
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Allied Grape Growers 2017 Harvest Summary
Allied Newsletter looks at early harvest results which are lightClicj here for details
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2018 Unified Symposium News
Program sessions and speakers set for Jan 23-25, 2018. Registration links, current topic updates.Click here to access
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CDFA Medfly Quarantine Map
9-5-2017 Medfly Quarantine Interactive Map for Solano County. This can change with any new findsClick here and enter your address when entry screen comes up
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Medfly Quarantine Meeting Oct 4th
Solano County Ag Commissioner Office will hold a grower meeting on Medfly quarantine in effect Wed 10-4 evening 6-7PM at count officesclick here for details
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Allied Grape Growers Susiun Valley Report
Solano County Ag Commissioner to hold grower meeting on Medfly Quarantine at County offices Wednesday evening 6-7P Oct 4thClick here for details
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Caymus Suisun approval affirmed>
Solano County Board of Supervisors Affirms Planning Commission approval of new winery mid valleyClick here to read
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Solano Ag Commission Press Release on MedFly Find
A medfly has been found in Tolinas area and trapping started, possible quarantine may be invoked of additional Medfly foundClick to read Press Release here
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Turretine Market Report 2017
Pre harvest assessment of grape market in primary catagoriesClikc for details here
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Caymus Suisun Winery Approved
August 3, 2017 Solano County Planning Commission meeting approves permits to begin developmentClick here to read
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Family Wine Chronicle
Lastest updates from Family Winemakers of CAclick here
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Forecast North Coast Grape Supply Short
In the North Coast most is contracted and little for spot marketclick here to read
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Cabernet Pricing in CA
Napa cabernet grape prices are way out of line even given Napa's reputation, Solano in line.Click for article and graphs here
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IBWSS Bulk Wine Conference coming up
Global sourcing and sales for bulk wines convenes in July, Suisun Valley helps sponsorclick here
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Wine Industry Insight reviews Allied report?
Lewis Perdue reviews the Allied Grape Growers report on Suisun Valley after attending presentationClick to review article here
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Allied Grape Growers Susiun Valley Report
Presented at the 4-7-2017 meeting in Suisun Valley, Allied has addressed the pricing differentials of AVA's vs rest of SolanoClick here to read 4 page report, it take a bit to download
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Allied Grape Growers To Hold Suisun Valley Meeting April 7
In cooperation with SVVGA an informational half day morning meeting of interest to Suisun Valley and Green Valley growers will be held at Rockville Corners at 8A. All growers from this region are encouraged to attend. A hosted lunch and wine tasting will follow meeting. Full agenda linked belowclick to review Full Agenda and Speakers here
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EGVM traps to be set by Solano County Ag Commissioner
EGVM has been removed from Solano County but residual trapping has taken place since. 2017 traps will be installed by Solano County shortlyClick to read letter from Ag Commissioner here
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Industry Status into 2017
Overview report from "State of the Industry" session at 2017 Unified; markets, grape supply, competitionClick here to read
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Craft Bev Tax Modernization
Legiislation to significantly reduce Federal Excise Tax on wine production re introduced with wide support.Click for details and calculator
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Turrentine Market Outlook
January 2017 market update pre Unified presenationsClick to read here
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2017 Regulatory Reform Starts
CAWG News opens year with key issues to grape growers and Ag.Click for coverage
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CAWG News at Christmas
End of year updates and thoughts for growersclick here
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CAWG News 12-15-16
Includes coverage of TTB Notice 160 comments. This notice has significant implactions to Suisun Valley.Click here to read
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CAWG Letter to TTB on Notice 160
Requests withdrawl of rulemaking and seeks full review of impacts to growers selling to out of state wineries using AVA origin in labelClich here to review letter
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TTB Notice 160 Major Issue
Final comments extended to Dec7 but call for longer period exists, impacts Suisun Valley directlyclick for legal update
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New Pesticide Regs Formulated
Quarter mile zone of any school, regulated spray intendedclick for details here
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Economics of Napa Cabernet
Grape price to bottle price model requires 100 to 140 multiplierclick to review
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CAWG News 11-3-2016
Issues over new DPR regs regarding application distance from schools at 1 quarter mileClick to read
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CAWG NEWS 10-27-16
Weekly update, Unified information, much moreClick here
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SVVGA Scholarship Awarded to Sean Adams
First awarded scholarship of 5 year commitment to the Maurice J. Koch Memorial Scholarship at Solano Community CollegeClick here to read release
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CAWG NEWS
Latest news CAWG as we move into Octoberclick here
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1st Maurice J Koch Scholarship Awarded
1st semester Solano Community College award an ongoing annual commitment going forward, 2 semesters per yearClick to view
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CAWG NEWS
Current issue touches on host of end of season issues and supply demand thoughtsclick here
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2016 Wine Sales Strong
Wines and Vines metrics through August 2016 show very positive wine sales growthClick for details here
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New Winery/Vineyard Sales Tax Guide
CA BOE releases new guide on sales tax and ag exemptions.Click for story
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Family Winemakers Chronicle
Sept 2 issue covers end of Legislative two year sessionclick for story
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AB1066 Passes
Ag Overtime Exemption to phase out over coming yearsClick to read
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True Cost to Employee of AB1066 : Bill pulled from vote 8-25-16
Very good coverage of how growers will cut hours if overtime exemption passesClick to read
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2015 Industry Econmic Impact
Wine-winegrape sectors and allied businesses total economic contribution $57.6 B annually to CA economyClick to read research findings
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CAWG Weekly Newsletter
End of July news and issues reportclick for details here
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CAWG Weekly newsletter
Summer Conference and other coverageclick here for details
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Changes in Wine Supply Dyanmics
Update on grape and wine supply from TurrentineClick to read here
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CAWG NEWS
Weekly news from CAWG on statewide issues, Ban on EPA implementing WOTUS in funding billclick to view here
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State of CA Wine Sales
2015 revenue numbers on CA wine sales in USClick here
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Maurice Koch
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Maurry Koch this past evening.Please read our memorium by clicking here
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The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”)
Solano Ag Summit meeting notes on SGMAClick here to access
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CAWG News
Summer Conference coming in couple weeks plus much more in monthly E-NewsClick here to get full details
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PD/GWSS assessment rate to $1.25
Board of Directors raises statewide grower assessment from $.75 to $1.25 for 2016 grape deliveriesFull details click here
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AB 2757 now resurfaces as AB 1066
defeated earlier ag overtime exemption removal back as AB 1066Click for more here
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PD-GWSS Update
June 2016 Board Report on pest status and programs.Click here to read
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Family Wine Chronicle
Family Winemakers of CA weekly update focuses to election impactsclick here to read
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North Coast Grape Set Good
Solid but average crop now present, expected improvement to 2015Click to read report here
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Health and Safety Seminar
Suisun Valley Fruit Growers holding seminar Sat June 4th on Health and Safety in field. Very timely!Click for release
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PD/GWSS Board Program Update
News on efforts to fight the spread of PD. $5M proposed for CA PD programclick for details here
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Family Wine Chronicle
Assorted legislative issues relating to ag growers covered, AB 2757 placed in suspence fileClick for full newsletter here
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$5M to PD/GWSS Efforts
AB 2714 would authorized direct funding from CA General FundClick for details
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PD GWSS Monthly News
Latest updates on Pierces Disease and movement of Glassy Winged Sharp ShooterClick here for details and newsletter
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CAWG 2016 Summer Meeting
Details on this years 42nd annual meetingClick here to learn more
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2016 Legislation to Watch
Family Winemakers lists key bills and minimum wage legislation to watch closelyClick here to read
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Turrentine 2016 Market Update
Look into 2016 supply and demand, caution last year missed forecast completelyClick here for report
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Farmers Guild Entrepreneurial Intensive
Two day business planning seminar for farms March 12 & 13Click here for details
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The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”)
Downy Brand law firm analysis of regulation development due June 2016Click for full story here
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Allied Grape Grower Winter 2016 Update
Quarterly newsletter giving first glimpse into 2016.Click for 2016 update here
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UC CA Video on Pearces Disease work
Most current work on this key grapevine issueClick here for North Coast PD outbreaks
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2016 Silicon Valley Bank "State of the Wine Industry"
Annual CA focused US wine supply and demand forecast for industry 2016. Big changes forecast, North Coast well positioned.Click for link to pdf of full report
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Doug Gubler Canker Disease Presentation
Jan 14, 2016 SVVGA seminar power point slides to reviewClick here to access PDF to view or download
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ABC revisions Social Media use
CA ABC issues social media guidance on now allowable postingsClick for details here
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SID Initiates Water Allocation
First ag water allocation in district history now approvedGrowers click for details here
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Turrentine Market Outlook
Nov 2015 Market Update on grape harvest and bulk winesClick for report
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Fall 2015 Allied Grape Growers Update
Post harvest analysis of what happened in 2015 growing seasonClick here for details
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SVB State of Wine Industry Survey
Expanded focus of annual Silicon Valley Bank survey seeks your thoughtsClick here to take survey and get results back
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Rootstock 2015 Trade Show Nov 12
Annual grape grower seminars and trade show features 120+ exhibitorsClick to read story
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AB 780 & 776 Law
Two new laws address use of social media mentions by wineriesClick to read concise review here
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Big Legislative Win on Tied House
AB780 signed that allows mentioning retailers in winery marketing over Socal MediaClick for details
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Kronenberg to retire from Family Winemakers
Paul Kronenberg retires end of 2016Click to read here
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Grapevine Trunk Diseases on Rise
Global reality these wood diseases have become top concernClick for the story here
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Grape Supplies Tighten on Short Crop
North Coast grape supply is not expandingClick to read story
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North Coast PD research approved
PD/GWSS Board Approves new PD study as new outbreaks continueClick for full details here
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PD/GWSS on rise in North Coast
Board meets to discuss spreadClick for details here
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Allied Grape Growers Report
Annual Report to membership show North Coast strengthClick here to read
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Red Blotch Infection Rates
Three year broad vineyard testing reveals extent across vineyardsClick for details
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PD Referendum Passes
CA Grape Growers approve continued PD/GWSS assessmentClick here for story
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North Coast Cabernet Market
Turentine Outlook sees slower winery contracting currentlyClick for graphs and details
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Tree Assistance Program expanded
Red Blotch grapevines removal program has been approved for funding assistance.Details on TPA click here
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UNCORKED June 20th
Complete details on wineries pouring and chefs cookingClick here for infor and ticket access
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PD/GWSS Referrendum Updae
40% Vote Threshold reached, final ballots still sought to June 10Click here to learn status
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PD/GWSS VOTE EXTENDED
Second ballot mailed out, June 10 new Deadline to vote. VOTEGrowers learn more about election by clicking hee
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Vineyard Economics Seminar
Highlights of presentations at 2015 SeminarClick to read full article here
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PDGWSS Vote Extended
May 10th extended deadlineClick for details here
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Allied Grape Growers Spring 2015
Quarterly Newsletter from Allied on Acreage and Crop ForecastClick here to access report
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New Biological Fungicide Released
Fracture, from FMC, prevents and kills fungal cells like Powdery MildewClick to read more on new plant based fungal
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Tied House Fix Bills Advance
Three separate bills moving to update and fix issues with CA ABC lawsClick for details from Family Winemakers
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Associate Member BBQ
An Associate Membership Event May 29Click here to read details and RSVP
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Wine Sales Show Strong Industry
Metrics show healthy Direct to Consumer and Off PremiseClick for report on March numbers
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New CalOSHA heat safety regs
Updated regulations for worker heat safety standards issuedClick here for details on new regulations
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PD Referendum
Pierce’s disease/glassy-winged sharpshooter referendum website up for pending voteClick to access the entire PD/GWS site
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Pierce's Disease Vote Upcoming
PD reauthorization vote coming this spring, grower information to comeClick for YES ON PD CAMPAIGN. Outreach efforts underway
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2014 CA CRUSH REPORT RELEASED
2014 Preliminary Grape Crush Report data now releasedClick here to access the Grape Crush Reports in XLS or PDF formats
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AGG Uniifed 2015 State of Industry
Allied Grape Growers presentation during the State of the Industry at 2015 Unified Wine and GrapeJeff Bitter Presentation click here and then top link on their page
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Pierce's Disease Assessment Vote
Referendum ballots will be mailed to California growers March 30, 2015Read more for details on PD/GWSS election click here
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Allied Grape Growers Industry Update
Winter 2015: estimate of 2014 California wine grape crop and moreWinter 2015 Allied Grape Growers Newsletter covering coming crush report, click here.
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Family Wine Chronicle
Family Winemakers of California January 26, 2015Four key messages came out last week's Family Winemakers annual membership meeting, click here
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Family Wine Chronicle
Family Winemakers of California January 19, 2015 Pre Unified updateClick here for the pre Unified post from Family
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SVB 2015 Wine Report
Silicon Valley Bank Wine Report release week of Jan 19,2015Click for Sign Up: SVB Wine Report Released Next Week
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CAWG Jan 8, 2015 Newsletter
"The early registration discount deadline for CAWG members attending the 2015 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium ends on January 20."Click Here: Your source for CAWG and industry news
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CAWG member legal services program
NEW CAWG member benefit of free quarterly half hour legal time with majfor firm explained Jan 13Legal Services Webinar Registration
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CAWG News Dec 18,2014
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held a meeting today to begin a review process of the California Grapevine Registration and Certification Program.Click here for your source for CAWG and industry news
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CAWG NEWS December 4th, 2014
2015 Unified Keynote Speaker Announced Rick Tigner, president of Jackson Family Wines. Emergency Water Bill Introduced in Congress, CDFA Schedules Meeting on Grapevine R & C Certification Program and much moreCLICK HERE FOR your source for CAWG and industry news
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FPS:Grapevine Red Blotch
FPS Research Shows Red Blotch in Calif. Since 1940FPS Meeting Provides Update on CDFA Grapevine Certification Program Revision Plan
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CAWG News Nov 20,2014
Your source for CAWG and industry newsWeekly CAWG member newletter covering industry issues
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Allied Grape Growers
Fall Update
At one point or another, we have all had to merge onto a freeway. It can be a dangerous thing to do as you try to match your speed with the speed of traffic while simultaneously hoping that someone will make room
for you to enter into the “slow” lane.
Read the 2014 Fall Update from Allied Grape Growers
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