AI and computer vision are giving wine growers a new level of clarity inside their vineyards, turning every vine into a source of actionable data. This webinar, hosted by CAWG and Charlie Wu of Vineyard Robotics, showcases how growers are using accurate, real-time insights on yield estimates, vine health, fruit quality, and disease pressure to make smarter decisions earlier, manage variability, and unlock measurable gains in profitability and precision across their operations.  Register here.

Mays Chemical will be attending the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium 2026. Please contact Tinus Els or Peter Vallis to schedule a meeting. Largest Wine & Grape industry trade show in North America. January 28th - 29th, 2026 - SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA Since the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joined forces to create the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in 1995, it has become the largest wine and grape conference in the nation. And while we’re proud of the size of the Unified Symposium, it is our established reputation for providing outstanding, current and breaking news, as well as information and content that we find most rewarding. As one of the industry’s premier gatherings, the Unified Symposium presents a vital platform to focus on the issues shaping today, while interfacing the topics and trends shaping the future of grape growing and winemaking.

January 27, 2026 – January 29, 2026 The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium program features sessions and a two-day trade show. Since the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joined forces to create the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in 1995, it has become the largest wine and grape conference in the nation. And while we’re proud of the size of the Unified Symposium, it is our established reputation for providing outstanding, current and breaking news, as well as information and content that we find most rewarding. As one of the industry’s premier gatherings, the Unified Symposium presents a vital platform to focus on the issues shaping today, while interfacing the topics and trends shaping the future of grapegrowing and winemaking.  A Proven Format By combining a trade show with a broad spectrum of sessions, the Unified Symposium provides attendees direct access to all the latest infor

Join CAWG and HotSpot AG for an exclusive live demonstration in Slayback Vineyards showcasing the latest advancements in automation for precision agriculture! In this webinar, HotSpot AG will explore how cutting-edge irrigation and fertigation technologies empower winegrape growers to optimize water use, enhance nutrient efficiency, and improve vineyard sustainability—all while boosting profitability.  What You’ll Learn: How smart irrigation enhances vine health and yield while reducing water and energy usage.  The role of precision fertigation in optimizing nutrient application based on varietal, and crop demand throughout the growing season.  First-year insights from industry expert, Kaan Kurtural, on implementing automation; including best practices, and key takeaways.  How real-time data and automation are shaping the future of vineyard management.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see automation in action and get expert insights on

Afternoon Brief: CAWG Calls for Fair Trade Policies to Address the Real Challenges Facing California Growers

A tariff alone wont create a fair market, real change requires action from policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers alike. If we want to protect California winegrowing, we need policies that stop unfair trade practices and a commitment to buying and promoting California wine...

Afternoon Brief, June 11th

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Intercepted in California: The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is bringing attention to the discovery of recent Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) egg masses on a shipment originating from New York and destined for Sonoma County. The egg masses were intercepted at the Truckee Border Protection Station in late March. This is the first finding of SLF egg masses in California...

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Intercepted in California 

SACRAMENTO, JUNE 10, 2024 – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) is bringing attention to  the discovery of recent Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) egg masses on a shipment originating from […]

225: California’s Ban on Autonomous Tractors An antiquated California law makes using autonomous equipment in the vineyard challenging. Michael Miiller, Director of Government Relations at the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) explains that workplace safety standards developed in the 1970s based on 1940s equipment state that self-driven tractors must have an operator onboard. To update this law, CAWG is working closely with manufacturers and countries that allow autonomous equipment to aggregate data on safety. Automation has many potential benefits to farm workers including developing transferable skills, upward mobility, precision agriculture, and increased safety. Learn about how the law works today and about funding opportunities to train staff. LISTEN IN Resources:         117: Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light 120: Autonomous Drone Vineyard Spraying 219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money Californ