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- 1California farmers struggle to sell grapes as wine demand drops●California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops
California grape growers are struggling to find buyers as wine consumption falls across the United States, leaving farmers with unsold harvests and rising pressure on vineyard economics. The situation highlights a broader slowdown in the wine industry, with demand declining and growers facing tough choices about their crops and land. The report comes from KQED's coverage of the state's agricultural challenges.