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California grape production expected to increase 3 percent
California's grape crop is expected be slightly larger than last year, despite a spring frost that damaged crops and delayed maturity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's crop forecast, California is expected to produce 6.4 million tons o
Source: http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2008/10/06/daily65.html
Wine-Grape Production Trends Over 30 Years
Wine-grape production trends reflect evolving consumer demand over 30 years.
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Midwest Grape Production Guide
Download this in-depth PDF on Midwest Grape Production by clicking this link or click the Source Link for a web version.
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California Total Annual Grape Production
California Total Annual Grape Production By Varietal Type and Utilization 2004-2008 (see link)
Abstract: Organic grape production provides a more predictable economic return in the irrigated parts of the arid West. Though not impossible, organic grape production in the East is complicated by a climate that fosters insect and disease problems and
Source: http://www.grapebreeders.org/Gb/Articles/Vitigen/ATTRAORGGRAPE.pdf
California Grape Production Facts and Background
Winegrape production is a major agricultural business in California. In 2002, winegrapes were produced on 556,000 acres, accounting for 3,786,831 tons. There are over 4,800 winegrape growers and 1000 wineries that contribute to making wine the number o
Recent Trends in the California Wine Grape Industry
This article takes an in-depth look at the changes in the California wine grape industry over the last 30 years. In response to rising consumer demand for California wines, the wine grape industry has expanded rapidly in acreage and production. The gro
Source: http://www.agmrc.org/media/cms/v11n4_3California_DC88C5643391D.pdf
INDUSTRY SUMMARY
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce 2006 Annual Survey of Manufacturers, the value of industry shipments of the U.S. wine and brandy industry (NAICS 31213) reached an estimated $11.8 billion.
This industry employed