Sharpshooter Threat to California Wine | Sacramento News

California lawmakers are sounding the alarm as a tiny but devastating pest—the glassy-winged sharpshooter—threatens the state’s $10 billion wine and grape industry, having already spread to 38 counties after hitching a ride on Costco grapevines. With bipartisan urgency, representatives are demanding $30 million from the USDA to deploy traps, monitors, and surveillance to stop the spread before it’s too late. The Central Valley, a major table grape hub, is especially vulnerable. Without swift action, experts warn losses could soar to $100 million annually—and the economic ripple effects could be catastrophic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/828e4948c9e569ed