Grapes and Wine

This week, Kate Salisbury, International Marketing Manager at the Washington State Wine Commission, talks about the importance of educating the international market about Washington wine.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...

Have you spotted Spotted Lanternfly in the northeast? This evasive pest has become more prevalent in recent years. In fact, in recent weeks of this summer.   “And the spotted lanternfly feeds on a wide range of fruit and ornamental trees and woody trees. It does p...

Donnell Brown with the National Grape Research Alliance says communication is vital, not only with growers and producers, but consumers as well.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Starting Thursday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will accept applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  Grant awards will range from $25,000 to $250,000 per project and projects may last for up to three years.  WSDA’s ...

According to the latest numbers from NASS, apple production in Oregon is forecast at 150 million pounds, down 5% from 2023.  Washington apple production is forecast at 7.5 billion pounds, down 1% from last year's production. Washington ranks #1 nationwide in apple production, accounting for 68% of the U.S. production ...

some industry insiders feel that Washington state needs a wine identity, a grape or variety that is special to Washington.

Rumors and secrets abound! Either way, this is one of the most popular wineries in Washington.

Vote your buns off so that we can have bragging rights as the #1 wine country in the USA!

Even before bloom, testing plant tissue samples gives growers added insight to make needed adjustments for growing their wine grapes.

Traditional wine glass bottles are not as environmentally friendly compared to aluminum.