
“Lumo has been the linchpin in the re-engineering of our approach to water management.” Michael and Kara Busselen, the Owners of Woodhawk Vineyards, farm 21 acres of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon for Silver Oak, situated 1,000 feet above sea level, overlooking the Alexander Valley and Russian...
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March 4th – Saying it would provide mutual benefit for farmers, ranchers and their employees, the California Farm Bureau applauded today’s reintroduction of federal legislation to improve agricultural immigration programs. California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said the organization is...
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Location: Kelseyville, CA
Date: 7/9/2024
In collaboration with the Lake County Winegrape Commission, HotSpot AG will give a live demonstration on agricultural pump and valve remote control. Laura Garza from the Mendocino RCD will discuss determining when to schedule vineyard irrigation. Learn about how to interpret pump efficiency results...
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Global Leader Continues to Expand Environmental Commitment Few organizations or businesses have been as proactive in addressing environmental concerns and lessening their impact than the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW). Ten years ago, Sonoma County Winegrowers announced its intent to become the...
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From freezing temperatures, record-breaking highs, and smoke taint becoming more common, it is more important than ever to protect your crops from the next disaster. Join George Petersen Insurance for an informational presentation on the coverages available to farmers through the federal crop...
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You may have noticed it's harder to get stuff these days. It doesn't look like things are going to get better anytime soon. More importantly, they aren't likely to get better in time for frost season. Oh yee a little faith...and planning. Why not order your new frost alert system today? The AV team...
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One of the most powerful things farmers and ranchers do is build community. In today’s environment that community also lives virtually. Sharpen your marketing tools in an ever-increasing digital marketplace. Join us for a four-part series presented by American AgCredit and Sonoma County Farm...
Read MoreAfternoon Brief: Grower Referendum Vote Overwhelmingly Approves Continuation of Sonoma County Winegrape Commission

The California Department of Food & Agriculture has announced it has certified the votes on the referendum to continue the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, also known as the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW), for another five years...
Afternoon Brief: Ontario Threatens to Ban US Alcohol in Tit-for-Tat Response to Tariffs Threat

Premier Doug Ford has told the Liquor Board of Canada to clear US alcoholic drinks off retailers shelves if the tariff threat becomes reality...
Afternoon Brief, May 8th

Willamette Valley Wineries Hire Fire Litigation Lawyers to Investigate Suing Pacific Power for Grape and Wine Losses Arising from the 2020 Labor Day Fires: Today Willamette Valley Vineyards, Brigadoon Wine Co., Samuel Robert Winery, Retraite, LLC (fka Lingua Franca – LS Vineyards Holdings, LLC), and Elk Cove Vineyards Inc. announced they have hired a well-known legal team to investigate filing suit against Pacific Power, a division of PacifiCorp, in the Oregon state circuit courts...
