Grapes and Wine

Washington-based Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has made a massive expansion into Oregon.  Already Washington’s largest wine producer, Ste. Michelle recently acquired A to Z Wineworks as well as sister label, Rex Hill.  When combined with Ste. Michelle’s existing Oreg...

What's the latest when it comes to smoke exposure research?  We find out when we check in with Washington State University's Tom Collins.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

When it comes to the new Sustainable WA program, what kind of growth is anticipated, or desired? Coordinators Katlyn Slone offers up her thoughts.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Wine Minute: Goals For The Sustainable WA Program on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Washington State University's Pete Jacoby talks about the latest sensor research when it comes to grape irrigation across the PNW.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Wine Minute: How Do Sensors Benefit Irrigation? on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Katlyn Slone with the Washington state Wine Commission talks about the influence neighboring states had when they launched the Sustainable Certification Program.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Wine Minute: Impact Other States Had On Washington's Sustainable Certification Program on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsq

The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the state’s first federal wine designation.  In April of 2007, the Snake River Idaho AVA became the state’s first AVA, and now 70 wineries that call the state home in 2022.  Idaho wineries...

As we start the second half of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we focus on the wine and cherry industries.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlooks calls for breakeven conditions for Northwest cherry growers. “...

In today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute, Sam Tannahill talks about help available for growers adjusting to the removal of the overtime exemption for the farming community.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

Sam Tannahill talks about his concerns now that Oregon requires overtime pay for farm workers.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

What does the Washington state Wine Commission do if there are more requests for research funding that dollars in the bank? Lin Scott with the Wine Commission has the details. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...