Mendocino Growers Roundtable Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 4th, 2024 for the Mendocino Grower Roundtable. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow growers and hear from experts… [read more]
Climate change prompting earlier growing seasons for Mendocino winegrowers
A new study reveals that climate change is expected to shift the growing season and harvest times earlier for wine grapes in Mendocino County. This significant change in the timing… [read more]
The Wine Industry’s Dirty Little Secret
Lodi Growers posted a “must read” for winegrowers, shedding light on a little-discussed issue in the California wine industry: the large-scale importation of foreign bulk wine. In 2022 alone, California… [read more]
Is Fire the Right Tool for Your Job?
Who: Sonoma State University’s Center for Environmental Inquiry & Mendocino County Fire Safe Council What: A virtual event designed for winegrowers, landowners, and land managers on the use of prescribed… [read more]
2023 Preliminary Grape Crush Report
County realized near-record crop values from the recently completed 2023 harvest, according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture in the annual Crush Report. Winegrape growers in mendocino… [read more]
Introduction to Viticulture course in Ukiah
Christopher C. L. Chen, Ph.D., an integrated vineyard systems advisor from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, announced he will be teaching an Introduction to Viticulture course at… [read more]
Sonoma State University Launches Online Wine Entrepreneurship Program
Sonoma State University’s School of Business and Economics, in collaboration with the School of Extended Education, is introducing a specialized Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. Aimed at individuals interested in the… [read more]
2023 Mendo Wine Competition Results
The 44th annual wine competition held at the Mendocino County Fair has awarded five different wineries with the prestigious “Best of Show” winners title. The fair, which took place in… [read more]
Winery Resources
Heat Waves – How to Manage in Winemaking
Grower Resources
Vineyard Sign Order Form
Past Grower Roundtable Resources
Spring/Early Summer Vineyard Inputs – May 17th, 2023
Ciatti Presentation – March 16, 2022
Wilbur Ellis Presentation Recap – May 25, 2022
Grants, Loans & Local Resources for Farm Funding
Farm Service Agency, Revenue Loss Assistance & Disaster Assistance programs – March 15, 2023
Market Reports
- Ciatti January 2023 Global Report
- Ciatti January 2023 California Report
- Ciatti November-December 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti November-December 2022 California Report
- Ciatti October 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti October 2022 California Report
- Ciatti September 2022 California Report
- Ciatti September 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti August 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti August 2022 California Report
- Ciatti July 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti July 2022 California Report
- Ciatti June 2022 Global Report
- Turrentine June Market Update Report
- Ciatti June 2022 California Report
- Ciatti May 2022 California Report
- Ciatti May 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti April 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti April 2022 California Report
- Ciatti March 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti March 2022 California Report
- Ciatti February 2022 California Report
- Turrentine January 2022 Market Update Report
- Silicon Valley Bank – State of the Wine Industry Report Jan 19, 2022
- Ciatti January 2022 California Report
- Ciatti January 2022 Global Report
- Ciatti December Global Report
- Ciatti December California Report
- Ciatti Global Market Report November
- Ciatti October Market Report
- Turrentine Market Report October
2021 Mendocino County Crush Report Press Release
2021 USDA Preliminary Grape Crush Report
Mendocino Co. Water Updates Webinar Presentations
Beth Salamone – Russian River Flood Control District
Zac Robinson – Husch Vineyards
- Turrentine October 2021 Bulk Market Update (video)
- Turrentine October 2021 Calif Grape Market Update (video)
Soil Health Webinar Presentations:
- Erica Lundquist – USDA
- Terry Rosetti – Farmecology Viticultural Services
- Lindee Love – Grow West
Growers Tool Kit to Sell More Grapes
Are you ready for a grape buyer’s visit?
Resources growers need to have for grape buyers:
- Vineyard Map (blocks color coded by varietal) to include the following information: rootstocks, budwood, spacing, vines/acre, soil types
Apps to help create the map – Google Earth, Avenza Maps
- Pesticide Use Reports – and Recommendations from PCA
- Certifications (CCOF, Fish Friendly, CSWA, Historic Vineyard Society, Demeter-USA etc.)
- Pruning practices
- Irrigation practices
- Historical tonnage reports from past 5 years
- Sales history to wineries – awards wines made from your grapes received
- Talking points on what makes your vineyard, site, farming practices
- special/different from your neighbor
- Vineyard Management assistance?
- Harvest capabilities
- Gondola-Bin Type
- Equipment
- Machine harvester
Practical advice for a grape buyer’s visit:
- Dress for success…wear clean work clothes
- Clean your vehicle for the vineyard tour
- Prioritize the grape buyer’s visit – nothing is more important than being ready
- Your vineyard office, shop etc. are a reflection of your attention to detail – keep it clean and organized
Financial Resources for Grape Growers:
CAWG Crop Insurance 101 Webinar Dec 1, 2021 (The Basics of Crop Insurance):
CAWG Crop Insurance 102 Webinar Dec 7, 2021 (Updates and Intricacies):
CAWG Changes in Employment Law Webinar Dec 8, 2021
Crop Insurance Claims Checklist
American Ag Crop Insurance Video Presentation Jan 12
American Ag Crop Insurance Worksheet for 2021
American Ag Financial Tools & Resources Presentation Slides
American Ag Financial Tools & Resources Video Presentation Recording
Potter Valley Project:
Cover Letter – request to support MCFB’s position against decommissioning
Letter to Congressman Huffman regarding his recent statements about decommissioning
Drought Tips – Water Conservation in the Vineyard
UC Davis – Irrigation Management for Grapevines 2021
Heat Stress Mitigation in the Vineyard – May 2021
Irrigation Management of Winegrapes with a Limited Water Supply – Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California
Fruition Sciences‘ blog posts on heatwaves, drought, and sap flow:
- Crop Coefficient (1): plant-based vs. vineyard based
- Crop coefficient (2) : Why using a plant based crop coefficient ?
- Crop coefficient (3): monitoring transpiration ratio variations during growth
- Crop coefficient (4) : how does heat wave effect water use?
- Crop Coefficient (5) : How heat affects maximal vine water needs and water deficit?
How to assess vine water status in a heatwave
Fruition Video: Irrigation Webinar – Heat Waves
Vineyard Irrigation with a Limited Supply of Water by Glenn McGourty
Smoke Exposure
How to calculate wine grape smoke damage payable loss for crop insurance claims
Smoke Exposure FAQs for Crop Insurance
Smoke Taint and Crop Insurance Information – American Ag Loan
Spring Dieback 2021
Delayed Spring Growth and Cold Damage in the Vineyard June 17th Webinar
presented by UC Davis
Cold Fall and Arid Winter Conditions Wreak Spring Havoc in Some Vineyards
LODI GROWERS REPORT VINE GROWTH PROBLEMS FROM FALL 2020 COLD DAMAGE
How to Transition to Organic or Bio-Dynamic Farming
CCOF Certification
https://ccof.org/certification/services/ccof-certified-transitional-program
Demeter Certification
https://www.demeter-usa.org/for-farmers/farm-processing-standards.asp
https://www.demeter-usa.org/downloads/Demeter-Fee-Schedule.pdf
California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Workbook
Other Resources
Mendocino 2019 Grape Crush Report Press Release
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service maintains a soil survey of all the soils in the nation. To find the soil type(s) for a specific parcel, go to the Web Soil Survey (WSS).
