We extend our commitment to innovation beyond the nursery and into the field using real-time data, AI scouting, and precision water management to support long-term vineyard success. Here’s how we’re integrating technology into our field operations: AI-Powered Scouting Tellia Tellia is a voice-driven observation platform that captures and organizes field data instantly. Observations are securely stored and fully searchable. Need to know where a specific weed or issue was identified? Simply ask, and Tellia retrieves every relevant entry complete with location, timestamp, and notes. It transforms scouting from note-taking into actionable intelligence. Precision Irrigation Hortau Using soil tension probes and automated irrigation programming, the Hortau system allows us to irrigate based on real-time soil moisture data. This ensures optimal crop health while significantly improving water-use efficiency. Aerial Technology Drones and Imaging These tools allow us to detect var

In North Coast vineyards, under-vine vegetation management is a constant consideration. Among the most common challenges growers face are fast-growing broadleaf weeds that compete for water and nutrients and can quickly dominate vine rows if not addressed at the right time.  For vineyard owners and managers, the goal is not just control, but consistency in outcomes. Solutions must work within existing programs, allow crews to stay on schedule, and deliver visible results on existing vegetation without introducing long-term soil activity.  In this representative vineyard scenario, sow thistle was present under the vine during active growth. The weed pressure was typical of what many Sonoma County growers encounter during the season, particularly in blocks where regular under-vine management is required to maintain vine health and accessibility.   FireHawk® Bioherbicide Super Concentrate is a non-selective, contact, foliar-

For many North Coast growers, Fleabane has gone from an occasional nuisance to a persistent challenge. Once it takes hold between rows or drip lines, it competes with young vines for moisture, slows canopy growth, and creates long-term pressure that can be costly to manage later in the season.  What’s catching many growers off guard right now is timing. Fleabane does most of its damage before spring even begins. By the time it becomes tall, fibrous, and woody, mechanical removal struggles, contact herbicides lose effectiveness, and regrowth surges after bud break.  Why Fleabane Persists  Unlike many annual weeds that fade with summer heat, fleabane germinates and seeds aggressively over winter, forming low mats that harden into upright stalks by early spring. That’s why post-harvest through dormancy (Q4) is often the most strategic time for control, not April or May when vineyard crews are already stretched across canopy management an

Vineyards demand precision. From timing your irrigation cycles to deploying pest management solutions, every decision impacts your yield and your bottle. Propane makes that precision possible.  Whether it’s fueling water pumps for drip irrigation or powering weed and pest control torches, propane is an efficient, cost-effective, and clean energy that performs season after season. 💧 How Propane Powers Smarter Farming: Propane fuels irrigation systems without relying on unreliable grid power and solar which could be impacted by weather conditions or natural disasters Propane also can be used as a backup power source when grid variable pricing kicks in, giving vineyard owners and operators true flexibility  Helps vineyards adapt to water restrictions and changing climate conditions Propane offers distinct advantages over diesel fuel: its more stable, won’t contaminate ground water, and 56% cheaper than diesel fuel* source is perc Propane allows frost protecti

Clark Pest Control will be offering information related to pest management in and around your winery. We offer structural pest control solutions as well as burrowing rodent control and weed abatement solutions to your property. We’re here to discuss all of your pest-related questions and hope to provide you with the solutions to keep your business pest free. Stop by our booth and schedule a free site evaluation with us. We hope to see you there! Clark Pest Control Unified Symposium Booth: 804 Clark Pest Control is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025! We offer pest control solutions to fit your facility needs. Our services include flying insect management, stinging insect services, bird/bat/rodent exclusion and clean-up, burrowing rodent control in and around your property, fire breaks and weed control, just to name a few. Stop by our booth to see what we may be able to offer you!

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

Trying to manage the weeds in your vineyard? John Roncoroni, Weed Science Farm Advisor Emeritus with the University of California Cooperative Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources covers control practices including biological, mechanical, cultural, chemical, and perhaps in the future, electrocution. Although weeds rarely compete with vines, they can host insect and vertebrate pests and get in the way of pruning crews, increasing labor costs. Listen in for John’s number one tip to better manage weeds in your vineyard. LISTEN IN Resources:           128: A New Focus on Weed Management (Rebroadcast) 26th IPM Seminar #1: Sustainable Weed Management for Vineyards and Vineyard Ponds Herbicide-resistant weeds challenge some signature cropping systems (Journal article) John Roncoroni MAINTAINING LONG-TERM MANAGEMENT: Herbicide-resistant weeds challenge some signature cropping systems Post-harvest Weed Control with Napa RCD and John Roncoroni (video) Sus