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Wine Minute: Latest Powdery Mildew Research
Wine Minute: Latest Powdery Mildew Research
Wine Minute: Latest Powdery Mildew Research
What's the latest when it comes to Powdery Mildew Research? Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer provides us an update.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
WAVE Event Set For Wednesday In Tri-Cities
Innovation meets sustainability at the Washington wine industry annual research event, slated for Wednesday April 23rd at the Washington State University campus in the Tri-Cities.  The Washington Wine Commission’s Melissa Hansen said this year’s WAVE will focus on sustainability in action.    “Two years ago, ...
Wine Minute: NW Center For Small Fruits Research 101
Wine Minute: NW Center For Small Fruits Research 101
Wine Minute: NW Center For Small Fruits Research 101
What is the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research, how did it get its start, and what impact does it have on the Northwest wine industry?  Julie Pond provides the 101 in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...
Wine Minute: The Future Of IPM Information
Wine Minute: The Future Of IPM Information
Wine Minute: The Future Of IPM Information
Washington State University is working on digitizing its grape IPM information.  In today's Wine Minute, WSU's Gwen Hoheisel talks about the long-term plans of that effort as well as the information.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to... Read More ...
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
YVC Winery Tour Set For Mid-April
The central Washington community is invited to get a behind-the-scenes open house at the only teaching winery in the region.  Teach, Tour & Taste is Friday, April 18th, with doors opening at 5 p.m., and educational tours and tastings continuing until 7 p.m.    Y...
Wine Minute: Future Of Mealybug Research
Wine Minute: Future Of Mealybug Research
Wine Minute: Future Of Mealybug Research
Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is doing extensive research on mealybugs and the damage they do to vineyards across the state.  Where would he like to see this research go into the future?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...
Wine Webinar To Focus On Soil Health
Wine Webinar To Focus On Soil Health
Wine Webinar To Focus On Soil Health
The Washington Wine Commission is inviting grape growers to register for an upcoming webinar focused on soil health for wine grape production.  USDA’s Dr. Devin Rippner will lead the March 26th event and will discuss his ongoing research at his research vineyard planted near Prosser in 2023.  Rippner is st...
Wine Minute: Digitizing IPM Data
Wine Minute: Digitizing IPM Data
Wine Minute: Digitizing IPM Data
In today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute, Washington State University's Gwen Hoheisel talks about her efforts to digitize Integrated Pest Management data.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...
Higgins Becomes Winegrowers Association’s Interim Ex. Director
Higgins Becomes Winegrowers Association’s Interim Ex. Director
Higgins Becomes Winegrowers Association’s Interim Ex. Director
The Washington Winegrowers Association announced late last week that Sara Higgins will serve as the Interim Executive Director following the announced departure of Colleen Frei.  Sara Higgins has been with the Association for over a decade and most recently served as Assistant Executive Director.  Higgins...

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