Challenges Faced by California Wine Grape Growers

California wine grape growers are facing tough times due to wildfires, drought, global warming, generational drinking habits, and competition from overseas growers offering bargain-basement wine prices. Large wineries in California are importing cheap foreign bulk wine, leading to abandoned vineyards and a struggle to balance supply with demand.

Mustard Plants in California

A super bloom of flowers occurred in Arizona along the North Bush Highway, while brilliant yellow and gold mustard plants are carpeting Northern California's wine country. Mustard plants provide nutrients to grape plants and help fight erosion, but they can also smother native flora and increase the risk of wildfires.