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| WGA: National WineGrape News – monday, March 14, 2022 |
Grape Growers and Winemakers Try to Decide Who Bears the Cost of Smoke Damage
March 14, 2022 | Beverage Industry Enthusiast
Since the West Coast of the U.S. has experienced numerous wildfire events in recent years, growers and wineries are trying to answer a critical question: Who should bear the financial cost of smoke impacted grapes? Read full article.
Winegrowers Legislative Update
March 11, 2022 | Washington Winegrowers Association
This was a busy week in Congress, with passage of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act and the Postal Service Reform Act. The Postal Service Reform Act is intended to maintain mail delivery for 6 days per week and provide fiscal solvency for the USPS by modifying its requirements for pension and retirement health care plans. However, the Postal Service Reform Act does not address delivery of alcoholic beverages by USPS. Read full article.
Wine Industry on a Rollercoaster Ride
March 10, 2022 | Western Farm Press
“2020 was the most difficult year since prohibition for premium wine sales, while 2021 showed a 21% growth rate, the most since 2007 — but still trending down.” All just part of the rollercoaster ride that sector of the beverage industry has been undergoing according to Rob McMillan, founder of the premium wine division of Silicon Valley Bank. Read full article.
What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture
March 5, 2022 | Modern Farmer
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is the world’s number-one wheat exporter. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world. Read full article.
Japanese Beetle Eradication Effort Around Grandview Will Be Biggest in the US, WSDA Biologist Says
February 26, 2022 | Yakima Herald-Republic
In actual size, the Japanese beetle and its larvae are small. But the problems and destruction they can cause for backyard gardens and, potentially, the agriculture industry are huge. Read full article.
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