🌱 Holistic Soil Health Tailgate | Join the Conversation in the Field 📅 Friday, May 8, 9-11 am at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery What does soil health look like in practice? Join us in the field where growers, researchers, and industry professionals will come together to share what’s working. You’ll hear from: • Jenny Garley (Bio SI) — using sap sugar levels as a practical indicator of plant and soil health • Stewart Wilson, PhD (Cal Poly) — soil science insights grounded in current research • Mike Costello (Oakville Bluegrass Cooperative) — funding opportunities for cover crops and soil-building practices Plus, a grower panel featuring: • Bob Tillman (Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery) • John Howell (@Booker Vineyards) • Jordan Lonborg (Coastal Vineyard Care Associates) • Steve Vierra (Derby Wine Estates) This is a chance to hear directly from peers, ask questions, and walk away with ideas you can apply. Bring your questions—and your experience! 👉https://secure.qgiv.com/f

Building healthy soils is key to resilient vineyards—but how do you measure success, and which practices truly move the needle? Join us for an in-field discussion exploring soil health from multiple angles, starting with three presentations: Jenny Garley (Bio SI) will share insights on using sap sugar levels as a practical indicator of plant and soil health, highlighting how increased microbial activity (especially fungi) can boost photosynthesis and overall vineyard performance. Dr. Stewart Wilson (Cal Poly) will provide a soil science perspective, grounding the conversation in the latest research and field applications. Mike Costello (Oakville Bluegrass) will outline current funding and grant opportunities available to growers, with a focus on cover crops and soil-building practices. We’ll then transition to a grower panel led by host Bob Tillman, sharing real-world experience implementing regenerative practices. REGISTER

Afternoon Brief: Wine Market Council Tackles Domestic Wine Industry's Current Setbacks

This past April 2 at the 2025 Wine Market Council (WMC) Annual Research Conference and Members Meeting, held in the City of Napa, there were some illuminating discussions on the overall state of the American wine industry...