Feb 19, 2020New PD/GWSS Board Officers and MembersThe PD/GWSS Board elected new officers and welcomed new members at its February 3 meeting.
Feb 13, 2020PD/GWSS Board Designates Spotted Lanternfly as a Pest of WinegrapesThe PD/GWSS Board officially added the spotted laternfly to its list of designated pests and diseases, making it eligible for funding.
Jan 8, 20202019 Research Project Reports Now AvailableThe consistent, reliable funding made possible by the PD/GWSS assessment means leading scientists are dedicated to finding solutions
Dec 18, 2019Research and Outreach Project Proposals due Jan. 31, 2020The Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board is now accepting proposals for research and outreach projects. Funding...
Dec 17, 2019Plant Patent Applications Filed for First Pierce's Disease-Resistant GrapevinesCalifornia winegrape growers will soon have a powerful new tool in the fight against Pierce's disease (PD) --Â five grapevine varieties...
Nov 5, 2019New PD Advisory Task Force ChairpersonCDFA Secretary Karen Ross appointed Judy Zaninovich, a long-time member of the Pierce's Disease Advisory Task Force, to serve as chairperson
Oct 17, 2019PD/GWSS Referendum Slated for SpringCalifornia winegrape growers will vote this spring on extending the PD/GWSS Assessment for another five years, to March 2026.