Emerging Irrigation Practices and Technologies in the Vineyard The second session in our 2024 Growing Forward series, presented by Verdi, is focused on innovative irrigation management practices and how technologies are transforming vineyard operations. Innovative irrigation management practices and technologies are transforming vineyard operations, addressing the critical challenges of water scarcity and rising farming costs. These advancements enable growers to enhance both the yield and quality of their grapes while conserving water and optimizing labor. Join us next week on Wednesday, June 26th, to hear from industry experts about new, actionable vineyard irrigation techniques you can implement today to maximize crop yield per drop, monitor crop stress, report on water usage, and more. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask their own questions and engage with the panel live during the broadcast. Session Panel: Dr. Luca Brillante, Bronco Wine Company Chair in Viticultu

Cutting-Edge Tech to Enhance Yields, Conserve Water, and Optimize Labor Amidst Rising Challenges. Registration is open for the second session in our 2024 Growing Forward series, presented by Verdi, focused on tackling the most pressing topics and issues faced throughout the grape-growing cycle. Can advanced irrigation practices, automation, and sustainable methods drive efficiency in modern viticulture? Innovative irrigation management practices and technologies are transforming vineyard operations, addressing the critical challenges of water scarcity and rising farming costs. These advancements enable growers to enhance both the yield and quality of their grapes while conserving water and optimizing labor. Join us on June 26th to hear from industry experts about new, actionable vineyard irrigation techniques you can implement today to maximize crop yield per drop, monitor crop stress, report on water usage, and more. Session Panel: Dr. Luca Brillante, Bronco Wine Compan

1 + 1 = 3: Winemakers and Industry Innovators Reap the Benefits of Working Together

An innovative electric autonomous tractor tackles labor-intensive field tasks with the help of wine industry collaborators. By Laurie Wachter New technologies are increasingly delivering creative solutions for a variety of […]

Growing Forward Session Focused on Growers Experiences with Vineyard Technology

November 22, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) broadcast the third session of the 2022 Growing Forward series on Wednesday, November 16. The webinar featured winegrowers and vineyard experts sharing […]

2022 WINnovation Award: Agrology — Predictive Agriculture Technology Helps Growers Avoid the Risks of Climate Change

The wine industry is constantly faced with new trends, challenges and the pressure to stay ahead of the competition. With that comes the opportunity to innovate.  Each year, Wine Industry […]

Registration is now open for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast November 16, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for wine industry professionals. There is a great deal of new technology and science becoming available to winegrowers each year, and it can be a daunting task to figure out which to prioritize and how to prepare for implementation while managing costs and expectations.  We have put together a panel of three speakers representing vineyards that have adopted new growing technologies or methods over the recent seasons. This panel of winegrowers and vineyard managers will share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. It will be presented by Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast of The Duckhorn Portfolio, Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming of Foley F

Growing Forward Registration Now Open: Lessons from Early Implementers

October 25, 2022 – Wine Industry Network (WIN) has opened registration for the Growing Forward Webinar which is set to broadcast November 16, 2022 at 9:00am. Registration is free for […]

Lessons from Early Implementers  There is a great deal of new technology and science becoming available to winegrowers each year, and it can be a daunting task to figure out which to prioritize and how to prepare for implementation while managing costs and expectations.  We have put together a panel of three speakers representing vineyards that have adopted new growing technologies or methods over the past couple of seasons. This panel of winegrowers and vineyard managers will share their experiences as early implementers of new vineyard technology and techniques including pitfalls to avoid, what surprised them, the results they achieved, and their recommendations for others considering adoption. Register here.  Session Panel: Greg Gonzalez, Director of Central Coast Farming / Foley Family Vineyards Courtney Preston Shifflett, Viticulturist North Coast / The Duckhorn Portfolio Rob Whyte, COO / Renteria Vineyards 

Advanced Viticulture is excited to announce our vineyard sensing technologies now reach the Central Coast of California.  It is a pleasure installing and supporting remote sensing hardware to vineyards across the North Coast. And we won't stop supporting our local community! Now, we're expanding our reach to Central Coast vineyards. Our mission is to give growers state-of-the-art tools to make calculated growing decisions based on real-time vineyard sensing data. From weather stations and frost alerts to irrigation management systems using soil moisture probes and plant sensing technologies. If you aren't measuring, you're guessing! If you are a grower in the Central Coast, or know someone who is not fully utilizing vineyard sensing technology, call AV today! Email paul@advancedvit.com or call us at (707) 540-2704. We are happy to discuss your current situation and find the right system that fits your needs.