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Linn Scott, winemaker at Sparkman Cellars, discusses how the Washington State Wine Commission's Research Dollars are used for projects and efforts that have a meaningful impact on all sectors of the industry.

Roughly 50 growers, professional, graduate students and others gathered Thursday outside of Benton City, WA to talk about the latest grape research.

Next week's WAVEx Webinar will focus on irrigation, and the latest research taking place at Washington State University.  Melissa Hansen with the Washington State Wine Commission has a preview of next week's event.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Grapevine pruning diseases can be extremely harmful in established grapevines, occurring after the vines are pruned back after the growing season. Dr. Akif Eskalen, plant pathology, Cooperative Extension Specialist and lecturer in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis, has done extensive research on the causes, prevention and treatment of grapevine pruning diseas

Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Agriculture will offer Core Pesticide Safety Training on January 27th.  The training will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Blue Mountain Community College in Milton-Freewater.  Sessions will focus on reducing the risk of Pesticide Resistance in Apple, Cherry and Wine grape, Lessons Learned, and Pesticide Label Interpretation.   ...

As we wrap up our week long series focused on the Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot, we look at cherries and the wine industry.  Bill Perry, EVP of Lending and Insurance with NWFCS, said the 12-month outlook calls for a mixed bag for Northwest cherry growers.  ...

Sherri Swingle discusses the role Auction of Washington Wines played during the industry's infancy, as well as their current role.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...