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Climate Change Discussions in Washington, DC Heat Up |
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As part of the Biden administration’s broader effort to address climate change, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to announce Monday, a proposed rule to require hundreds of businesses to measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A key question is whether the proposed rule will apply to ‘scope 3’ GHG emissions. A requirement to report scope 3 emissions would compel companies to report emissions associated with their supply chains. If the SEC’s rule were to apply to publicly traded wine companies, then winegrape growers could fall under the reporting requirements.
In California, State Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles) are pushing a bill, SB 260, which would require the State Air Resources Board to adopt regulations requiring any business in California with greater than $1 billion in revenue to begin reporting their GHG emissions by 2025. The fate of that legislation may hinge on the final outcome of the SEC's regulatory proposal.
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Congress Examines USDA Programs and Climate Change |
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This week, the House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing that examined how USDA programs might address climate change. The Committee heard testimony from Dr. Glenda Humiston, Vice President of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Director of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of California.
Dr. Humiston reminded committee members that the National Academy of Sciences, estimates soils and forests throughout the U.S. "…have the potential to sequester about 500 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Emerging markets for carbon credits and government incentive programs could generate tens of billions of dollars per year in new investment for working farm and forest lands within the next several years. Within this framework, USDA programs are critical to our efforts to support carbon sequestration, improved water management, healthy soils, forest restoration, hazardous fuels management, and wood products innovation, among other provisions that support natural climate solutions. USDA's new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is a great example of how targeted funding for pilot projects can create market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices."
Ranking Committee Member G.T. Thompson (R-PA) offered an alternative view. Rep. Thompson noted, "U.S. agriculture accounts for less than 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Over the last 70 years, U.S. agriculture has tripled food and fiber production while usage of land, energy, fertilizer, and other inputs has remained steady."
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USDA Announces $250 million Investment to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production |
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On March 11, USDA announced plans to make $250 million available through a new grant program this summer to support innovative American fertilizer production to supply American farmers. This investment was announced to support American farmers with rising costs due to recent supply chain disruptions and to spur competition. The grants will support fertilizer production that is independent, produced in the U.S., innovative, sustainable, and farmer focused. More details about the application process will be announced in the summer of 2022. USDA is also seeking comments and information about the impacts of concentration and market power in fertilizer, seeds, agricultural inputs, and retail, which can be submitted here.
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Applications open for Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission |
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Last Thursday, the US Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Interior announced that they are accepting applications through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for members to the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. This commission will be responsible for recommending federal policies and methods to prevent, mitigate, suppress, and manage wildland fires, as well as the rehabilitation of affected land more effectively. The commission seeks volunteer members who represent non-federal interests. Members will be expected to serve about 10-15 hours per month for the duration of the commission, which is expected to be a year and a half. Applicants must apply here by 11:59 p.m. PST on March 25, 2022.
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· CAWG Regional Roadshow - REGISTER NOW · |
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May 12 | Lake County
The Ripe Choice Farm
2550 Soda Bay Rd, Lake Port
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wine Social
Guest Speaker: John Roncoroni, Ph.D., Weed Specialist
May 17 | Madera
The Vineyard Restaurant
605 S I St, Madera
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wine Social
Guest Speaker: John Roncoroni, Ph.D. Weed Specialist
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June 27 | Lodi
Woodbridge Golf & Country
800 East Woodbridge Rd, Woodbridge
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wine Social
Guest Speaker John Roncoroni, Ph.D., Weed Specialist
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THANK YOU to our Regional Roadshow Premier Sponsors! |
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Complimentary registration for all CAWG members.
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Celebrate CAWG Awards of Excellence Winners on April 26 |
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Please join us in celebrating the winners of this year's CAWG's Awards of Excellence Grower and Leader of the Year. The Grower of the Year and Leader of the Year will be honored with an evening reception to take place on Tuesday, April 26, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, at the Sutter Club, located in downtown Sacramento.
2022 Grower of the Year Award winner, Bogle Vineyards. The Grower of the Year Award is the highest honor given by CAWG. It is bestowed to an individual, family or company that represents an outstanding example of excellence in viticulture and management. The Bogles – Warren, Jody and Ryan – are leaders in the Clarksburg AVA and role models for growers throughout the state through their longtime commitment to sustainability, success in producing quality wines, advocacy for their community and fellow growers, and well-deserved respect as an employer.
2022 Leader of the Year Award winner, Dr. Anita Oberholster, Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis. The Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose record of exceptional leadership has benefited California’s wine industry and is an inspiration to others. Dr. Oberholster is an esteemed researcher and leading voice as an educator and expert on the complicated issues surrounding wildfire smoke and winegrapes. Relentless in her efforts to educate and help growers and wineries who have been challenged by wildfire smoke issues, Oberholster has excelled as a researcher and educator. CAWG appreciates all she has done for California’s winegrowers.
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Advertise in CAWG's Annual Supplier Directory! |
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The 2022 Digital Membership Directory provides an opportunity for additional exposure to the winegrape industry.
The annual directory acts as a comprehensive guide to the many vineyard management products and services available to our CAWG growers. This is your chance to be part of this valuable industry reference guide. This digital directory has search capabilities with the option to link your advertisement directly to your website or product page.
This is a MEMBERS ONLY guide, advertisements are not available to non-members.
If you are interested in advertising, please reserve your space by March 31. Artwork due by April 15.
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27 / CAWG Foundation Golf Tournament - Woodbridge
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