Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Acquired By Grandview, WA Company
For the first time in 50 years Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will be owned by a private Washington-based company.
Grapes and Wine
Wine Minute: Helping Washington State University V&E Students
Going to college can be financially challenging for some, and that's no different for students in Washington State University's Viticulture & Enology program.
Yakima Valley College Wines Honored Again
Yakima Valley Vintners earned multiple honors in the 2025-26 Great Northwest Wine Platinum Awards last month.
Ag Labor Shortages Hurting Farmers, Pushing Holiday Prices Up
A Grow It Here report released Monday indicates the agricultural labor shortages impacting the American farm industry is impacting producers and pushing prices higher for traditional Thanksgiving foods.
Small Fruit Research Conference Kicks Off This Week
The Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research Annual meeting takes place Tuesday and Wednesday in The Dalles, OR.
Wine Minute: Preparing Vines For Winter
Washington State University's Dr. Marcus Keller talks about his latest research when it comes to preparing Northwest vineyard for cold winter weather.
Wine Minute: Changes At WSU's V&E Program
There have been many exciting changes within Washington State University's Viticulture and Enology Program. Dr. Jean Dodson Peterson has a rundown of some of the most notable ones.
Tarara To Join Washington State Wine Commission
Julie Tarara Ph.D. has been hired as the Washington State Wine Commission's new Research Program Manager. She replaces Melissa Hansen, who is retiring after 10 years at the Commission.
Winegrape Growers Asked To Participate In Acreage Report
The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute are again working together on an industry-wide winegrape acreage report.
How Can Wine Waste Help Blueberry Growers?
Researchers at Oregon State University say they’ve discovered a new use for the waste left behind from the winemaking process.