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Crisis hits Napa Valley as ranches left to rot, wine industry on a knife’s edge

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Crisis hits Napa Valley as ranches left to rot, wine industry on a knife’s edge

Napa Valley wine growers are struggling to survive as their grapes are left to rot on vines due to demand plummeting. Rancher William Hill opened up about the devastating impact it’s had on his business, saying it is one of the worst downturns in his 50 years in the industry. He told CBS News: “We … Read more

Here’s how AI has taken over the winemaking industry

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Here’s how AI has taken over the winemaking industry

When artificial intelligence-backed tractors became available to vineyards, Tom Gamble wanted to be an early adopter. He knew there would be a learning curve, but Gamble decided the technology was worth figuring out. The third-generation farmer bought one autonomous tractor. He plans on deploying its self-driving feature this spring and is currently using the tractor’s … Read more