Afternoon Brief: Tariff Whiplash Hits Wine Hard

For now, tariffs are in a holding pattern for some countries, and multiple countries and industries including wine, beer and spirits, which alone are responsible for several hundred billions of dollars in economic activity wait until the United States' mercurial leader decides what's next...

It’s generally believed that farmers are slow to adopt new technology. Yet, while this adage may be true for more expensive and untested innovations, when a new technology is practical, affordable and can prove its value and reliability, farmers will indeed set aside their innate caution and readily invest. Tyler Klick is a case in point. As the viticulturist and a co-owner of Redwood Empire Vineyard Management in Geyserville, CA, he decided to try an innovative smart irrigation technology developed by Lumo. Klick first installed Lumo smart valves on a few client vineyards last season. After seeing how they helped increase labor efficiency, reduce wasted water, and improve clients’ crop outcomes, he rolled it out to more than a dozen vineyards his company manages. “I’d love to get to a point where all of our clients have it installed,” says Klick. Lumo smart valves also help West Coast viticulturists adjust to changing weather patterns, which have brought

Farmers and agricultural experts indicate that better access to ongoing education is crucial to advance their businesses. Recognizing that advancements in science and technology are constant, Vineyard Team launched a series of online courses to deliver the latest education on sustainable winegrowing.  Courses feature insights from experienced farmers, researchers, and UC Extension. Best of all, viewers can access these courses for free (saving $380)! All courses within Sustainable Winegrowing On Demand include valuable continuing education hours (11.5 Department of Pesticide Regulation, 34 Certified Crop Advisor), and a train-the-trainer kit so viewers can easily educate their team. Through this program, there is a unique opportunity to connect with other sustainable winegrowers through roundtable discussions. Larry Witted, PCA and CCA from Lodi, California shares, "The Sustainable Winegrowing education from Vineyard Team allows me to view cutting-edge educational pro

Afternoon Brief, June 10th

Warren Winiarski, Famed Napa Valley Winemaker, Dies at 95: Warren Winiarski, co-founder with his wife Barbara of the famed Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, passed away June 7, 2024, as he was preparing for his 60th harvest in the Napa Valley...
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Afternoon Brief, May 9th

Marchesi Antinori Will Take Over Full Ownership of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Marchesi Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates have announced that Marchesi Antinori will take over full ownership of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars after 16 years of collaboration with the prestigious American company...

Afternoon Brief, February 1st

How a California Premium Winery Quickly Flipped Its Boomer-Dominated Consumer Base to Younger Generations: Amid more sobering reports this month that wine is becoming an increasingly tougher sell to younger, diverse generations came two surprising signs that the industry can quickly and successfully change course...

Lodi Winegrape Commission Celebrates 30 Years

Success Attributed To Support and Funding By Visionary Winegrowers  LODI, Calif., November 1, 2021 – The year 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Lodi Winegrape Commission – the grower-centric organization which represents 750 winegrowers farming more than 100,000 acres of winegrapes in the Lodi American Viticultural Area (AVA) spanning California’s northern San Joaquin and […]

Afternoon Brief, May 24th

Healdsburg Winemaker from Australia Dies After Bike Struck by Alleged Drunken Driver: Mark Osborne, a bicyclist struck by an alleged drunken driver near Sebastopol this month, has died of his injuries, authorities said...

THURSDAY, MAY 06 TRENDING STORY   Cyber Security Experts Warn Over Online Wine Scams Scammers have increasingly used wine-themed domain names to target potential victims during parts of the Covid-19 lockdown, a recent cyber security report has suggested…   TODAY’S NEWS   Battlelines of the Eastern Front of the War on the Spotted Lanternfly Seven […] The post Afternoon Brief, May 6th appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2021/05/06/afternoon-brief-1859?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=afternoon-brief-1859 Published Date:Thu, 06 May 2021 22:04:09 +0000