grapes

According to NASS, apple utilized production , totaled 119 million pounds in Oregon in 2024, down 24% from the previous year.  Value of utilized production was $28.2 million, down 24 percent from 2023.  In Washington, apple utilized production totaled 7.18 billion pou...

In an effort to better serve the juice grape growers across the Evergreen state, the Washington State Grape Society is conducting a brief survey to gather insights directly from juice grape growers.  Growers are asked to take a few moments to complete a three-question survey.  The Gra...

The growing season is just getting started, but there are already concerns that it could be difficult year for producers in central Washington.  Scott Ravell, manager of the Roza Irrigation District said the Yakima Valley is dealing with some difficult economic conditions.   “...

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...

Love grapes? Maybe you are a traditionalist regarding flavors and taste. Maybe you like to venture into exotic fare like, say, cotton candy flavored grapes (there is such a thing).  No matter what your palate enjoys regarding grapes, know that chances are they are a product of traditional plant cross breeding.  ...

What does sustainability look like in the ongoing research Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is conducting?  And what role will sustainability play into the future?  He answers those questions and more in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   ...

The Northwest Wine Community will gather in the Tri-Cities next week for the 2025 WineVit Convention and Trade Show.  The three-day event will take place February 10th-12th at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.  Colleen Frei, Executive Director of the Washington Winegrowers Association says WIneVit is an opportunity for the entire wine community to gather, talk shop, network, and con

The Washington Wine Commission will host a WAVEx webinar later this month focused on the impact wildfire smoke has on grapes and wine.  Washington State University's Dr. Tom Collins will lead the webinar, and talk about his research and findings when it comes to smoke exposure.  Collins...

SePRO Ag says their pre-emergent herbicide, Brake On!, is a great fit for the specialty crops grown across Washington and Oregon.  Jeff Perrotti, Technical Rep for SePRO Ag in the Pacific Northwest said Brake On! has a unique mode of action relative to other residual herbicides used in permanent crops.  He note...

Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller talks about their new late season irrigation study, and the kind of data and information he hopes to pull in the future.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...