TODAY'S TOP NEWS

• Europe: Big squeeze tipped for 2018 as lower volumes and tighter margins predicted
• Idaho: Canyon County wineries struggle to source local grapes after disappointing harvest
• Republic of Georgia increases wine export by 59%
• Why a winemaking review now is critical for learning and planning for next year *Sponsored link*

• Fire and Smoke Added to Unified Program
• Employers May Provide Tax-Free Relief to Employees Affected by California Wildfires Through Qualified Disaster Relief Payments
• ABID Conference Call for Speakers Now Open *Sponsored Link*

• Insurers hired private firefighters for wealthy clients amid Wine Country fires
• North Bay fire-recovery conference Impact Project: Rebuild set for Nov. 16
• Questions smolder for North Coast wine business after fires
• New data show Sonoma County fire damage by community
• Ways to avoid scammers who exploit natural disasters
• Make sure to visit WII's special fire recovery resources - updated daily since the fires started

DROUGHT/WATER

• Occasional NorCal rain, but dry autumn continues across Southern California
• New Policy Sets Rules for Marijuana Growers to Protect California Water

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