June 6, 2025 (Sacramento, CA) — California winegrape growers are requested to have ballots postmarked by Thursday, June 12, on a referendum for extension of the Pierce’s Illness and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Evaluation Program, by way of 2031.
The annual value-based evaluation, set at $1.25 per $1,000 of grape-crop worth for the earlier three years of manufacturing, funds crucial analysis and actions that scale back the influence of winegrape pests and illnesses.
For an extension to happen, the referendum requires a majority vote in favor in addition to a 40 p.c voter participation price. By way of Might 28 the participation price was 30 p.c. The final referendum handed with an amazing 78 p.c vote in favor.
Each winegrape producer who paid the 2024 evaluation acquired a poll by-mail in April, whereas growers working a number of entities acquired separate ballots for every.
Analysis funding focuses on stopping the unfold of pests and illnesses and delivering sensible, sustainable options. Present initiatives tackle:
- illness administration methods
- genetic and biotechnological options
- vector and illness transmission
- virus detection and administration
- trade preparedness
Since 2001, this system has funded 311 analysis grants, investing $44.1 million in Pierce’s illness and glassy-winged sharpshooter analysis, and $15.9 million in analysis for different pests and illnesses.
Extra details about this system and analysis could also be discovered right here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/
