The best powdery mildew scout on the planet! Detect Grape Powdery Mildew spores in your vineyard BEFORE an infection occurs. CVC's Grape Powdery Mildew Network provides growers with county-wide detection maps. CVC delivers the reliable information needed to improve your spray program's efficiency and effectiveness. Direct your scouting and spraying teams where they are needed first. Samples are collected weekly or twice a week by CVC's trained staff. Your quantified spore count report alerts you when powdery mildew spores are present!  CVC's new "Spore Trap 800" samples 500% more air volume than competing spore traps. The Spore Trap 800 is field proven, has improved spore detection with a smaller carbon footprint!

Afternoon Brief: New Study Shows Pierce’s Disease Investment Saves Winegrape Growers $56 Million Annually

According to a study released today, the California Department of Food and Agricultures Pierces disease (PD) and glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) prevention, control and research efforts save California winegrape growers $56 million annually by reducing losses from the fatal grapevine disease...

Elevate Your Vineyard's Appeal to Grape Buyers with In-Season Berry Phenolic Testing CVC Ag is excited to offer weekly berry phenolic tracking. Our precision sampling and analysis services help you monitor key wine quality markers—essential for color, tannin structure, mouthfeel, and aging potential. Why Phenolic Tracking Matters Data-Driven Harvest Decisions – Go beyond Brix and acidity to pick at peak phenolic maturity. Consistency & Quality Control – Achieve uniform phenolic expression year after year. Maximize Grape Value – Deliver fruit with premium quality metrics that buyers demand. CVC's Phenolic Analysis Services Total Anthocyanins – Monitor seasonal color evolution to ensure optimal grape maturity and wine quality. Catechins (Tannins) – Measure seed-derived tannins known for their impact on bitterness, astringency, and aging potential. Total Polyphenols – Track polyphenol development, key cont