Assets, including real estate properties, water rights, and client contracts, were acquired by Conterra Ag Capital.
Most of the company’s varieties are at or near full color, but owner CJ Buxman clarifies that sugar-acid balance is not there yet.
Supported by 10 US Representatives, the effort is requesting $32.2 million to help eradicate the glassy-winged sharpshooter, whose economic impact on the industry could amount to $104 million annually.
The region's accelerated cycle is concluding early, prompting an immediate handoff to the San Joaquin Valley.
The main producing area in the Golden State kicked off harvesting last week, projecting good yields and quality as Mexican supplies slowly exit the market.
The industry is sharpening its quality focus after a rain-struck season.
CTGC President Ian LeMay praised exiting board head Marko Zaninovich for his leadership during a significant transition period for the organization.
Processed raisin-type grapes dropped sharply by over 50 percent. Conversely, white wine grape crush declined by six percent.
With the grand majority of the fruit grown in the Golden State, the California Table Grape Commission celebrated the announcement, calling it “meaningful and timely.”
The latest USDA data shows the sector's slight but continued shrinking over the past three years, as well as a clear shift toward popular green varieties like Autumn Crisp.
