California Lawmakers Seek Millions to Combat Invasive Vineyard Pest
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version California’s wine industry faces a potential $104 million annual catastrophe as an invasive pest spreads through major retail channels like Costco. Lawmakers are now racing to secure $32 million in emergency funds to stop this insect from choking out the state's vineyards. In This Article The threat of Pierce's DiseaseA long-term battle for eradication California’s wine industry is facing a $32 million ultimatum. Senators and Representatives are currently petitioning the USDA for emergency funds to contain and eradicate the glassy-winged sharpshooter. As vines enter veraison, the window to protect this year's harvest is…