Wine Minute: Industry Reaction To Smoke Exposure Research
Washington State University continues to research smoke exposure in wine grapes. Is that research meeting the needs of industry? WSU's Tom Collins discusses.
Grapes and Wine
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WSU Research Focuses On Vineyard Leaves And Vine Nutrients
Washington State University researchers are helping grape growers stretch fertilizer budgets without sacrificing fruit quality through nutrient efficiency studies.
Wine Minute: Beneficial Bugs
Not all bugs are bad. Oregon State University's Robert Orpert talks about his research into beneficial insects.
Wine Minute: Single Vine Drip Irrigation Prototype
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Wine Minute: Progress Made In Ongoing Smoke Exposure Research
Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about ongoing efforts to protect grapes during local or regional wildfire events.
Wine Minute: Bunch Rot Research
Dr. Michelle Moyer at Washington State University is studying bunch rot in grapes, and local growers can join the research effort happening right here in the region.
Wine Minute: Collins Provides An Update On Smoke Exposure Work
How is Washington State Universe's Tom Collins smoke exposure research progressing, and what challenges arise when moving from the research to in-vineyard application?
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