Herti US will be exhibiting at the Temecula Grape Day Conference on April 30th, 2026.  If you are in the Southern California wine industry, this is the event not to be missed. The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association presents this one-day conference featuring indepth seminars on the latest advancements and developments in Enology and Viticulture. Tickets are just $96 and include breakfast and lunch along with seminars, vendor booths and networking.  Click the link below to purchase tickets.  https://temeculavalleywinegrowers.ticketspice.com/grape-day-2026

Modern technologies for real-time data analysis, allow winemakers to track and fine-tune every detail. These advancements not only enhance traditional winemaking methods but also help optimize production efficiency and consistency, ensuring that each bottle of wine is of the highest possible quality.

Sunridge Nurseries' VP of Operations, Adam Lovgren, participated on behalf of the California Grape Rootstock Research Foundation as moderator for Session II: Innovations in Traditional Breeding at the recent NGRA/UC Davis Grapevine Improvement Workshop.  The session highlighted advancements in climate-resilient rootstocks, improved fruit and cultivar quality, resistance breeding, and the integration of modern genomic and phenomic tools, with presentations from Dr. Luis Diaz-Garcia, Dr. Margaret Worthington, Professor Dr. Oliver Trapp, and Dr. Maddy Oravec. The full conference offered valuable insights into how the future of grapevine breeding and genomics can expand varietal options for growers, helping address evolving challenges in disease and pest resistance, climate impacts, and the development of improved cultivars.

The global shift toward sustainability is palpable across nearly every sector. Within the wine and spirits industries, this movement has gained remarkable traction, driven by consumers’ increasing demand for environmentally responsible products. More pressure for industry to put sustainability at the center of all operations but also provides opportunities for businesses to flourish by staying ahead of the trends in innovative and sustainable advancements. Here are four sustainability trends to keep an eye on: Regenerative practices for wine and spirits Recent years have seen a boom in conscious agricultural practices through the philosophy that all aspects of agriculture are connected. This philosophy emphasizes the careful utilization of land management to restore and regenerate the ecosystems and land we use, leaving it in better health for future generations.  Regenerative principles are a push back against traditional industrial agriculture practices which are respons

Commerce7 was built on one core belief: when wineries deliver exceptional customer experiences, they grow. From day one, our mission has been to create technology that makes those experiences easier to deliver and to keep wineries ahead as the industry evolves. You’re invited to join us on September 9th for C7 Innovate, a one-hour live virtual event where we will reveal the latest advancements in our platform: AI-driven features that simplify your day and uncover new insights A powerful new reporting suite to give you data you can act on Future-ready tools and insights to help wineries grow DTC sales despite industry headwinds Get a first look at the tools shaping the future of DTC and a peek at where Commerce7 is headed next. Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT Save Your Spot

Efficient irrigation starts with understanding exactly how much water your crop is using and how much it really needs. That’s where evapotranspiration (ET) comes in: the combined loss of water through evaporation (from soil and surface) and transpiration (used by the crop). By matching irrigation to ET, growers can reduce waste, improve yields, and make smarter use of limited water resources. With SGMA (the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) now in full effect across California, it is more important than ever that growers irrigate with precision and are able to prove it with efficient record keeping.  If you’ve ever asked yourself: “How much of my irrigation is actually reaching the root zone?” You’re not alone. This article breaks down how soil moisture monitoring and real-time irrigation control using HotSpot AG tools can give you clear, actionable answers. Monitoring Soil Moisture and Irrigation While evapotranspiration (ET) tells you how muc

In an era where technology is transforming traditional farming practices, Sunridge is at the forefront of innovation with the launch of its first in-house drone flights for field spray applications. This groundbreaking initiative has enhanced our productivity in more ways than one and we are excited to share its benefits that will continue to provide our clients with the healthiest vines in the industry.  We are pleased to announce, Horticulturist and Agronomist, Linsi Gutierrez, has successfully undergone the rigorous certification process required to obtain the necessary licensing for drone operation and application of agricultural products in our fields. Upon completion of the required hours for certification, Linsi has earned the distinguished title as Chief Supervisor of Drone Operations. We take great pride in her accomplishments, dedication, and expertise and look forward to the positive impact her leadership will have on our operations.   The advantages of drone power

Amcor’s annual reveal highlights how consumer insights drive new concepts in package design. Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced its 2025 Bottles of the Year, in celebration of National Packaging Design Day. Annually, Amcor Rigid Packaging Bottles of the Year recognizes the best in innovative and responsible conceptual packaging designs that meet the latest trends in consumer preferences in the beverage, spirits & wine, food & dairy, home & personal care and healthcare segments. “The Bottles of the Year program celebrates the best in packaging design,” said Terry Patcheak, Vice President of R&D, Sustainability and Project Management at Amcor Rigid Packaging. “Our designers are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with packaging, and we are proud to highlight that thinking through this program. With Bottles of the Year, our goal is to illustrate how evolving consumer tre

The right tools can make a winemaker's job easier and craft a better product. But staying abreast of technological advancements takes time, and testing alternative tools requires repetition to build confidence in the results. Perhaps that’s why so many winemakers rely on the winemaking community for recommendations on new ways to process grapes and create wines. McFinn Technologies’ Bowpeller pump has earned a reputation as a superior choice for gently moving juices, especially during pump overs. Its modern design delivers low-shear, non-disruptive juice handling that minimizes damage to skins and seeds, helping to avoid harsh tannin extraction or oxidation and improving wine quality. Bowpeller pump at Duckhorn's Goldeneye winery “A standard centrifugal pump has blades that slap the liquid and make it change direction by 90 degrees and a casing that allows damaging re-circulation,” says John McGinn, co-owner of McFinn Technologies. “The design

Our team and customers spent the day getting hands-on with the latest New Holland mid-range tractors — learning about new features, tech advancements, and everything that keeps these machines working hard in the field.   At Garton Tractor, we’re committed to supporting growers with the tools and training they need to succeed.