Research and Development

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced new actions to help American Ag research and innovation stay in the United States, or among our allies and not with hostile nations.

Oregon State University's Dr. James Osborne talks about the Oregon Wine Research Institute, and how their efforts help the industry across the state.

From a weather perspective, 2025 was a difficult year for many Northwest wheat farmers, especially those growing a spring variety.

The Washington Wine Commission funds a host of research project. The Commission's Melissa Hansen explains how these projects benefit the industry and focus on real world issues impacting both viticulture and enology.

Hanna Johnson, a Ph. D. candidate at Washington State University is the recipient of the 2025-2026 Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Found academic scholarship.

On Friday, the Washington State Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting Specialty Crop Block Grant Program proposals.

What are some of the Fiscal year 2026 research projects that are currently underway? The Washington State Wine Commissions Melissa Hansen takes a look.

Research leaders from Washington State University and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission were in Pullman last week to reaffirm their “groundbreaking partnership”.

Well, yes, a year-round treat, anytime, there is still association of strawberries ready for harvest in June in many parts of the country.  Some varieties that are day neutral can bear fruit until October in Florida.   “Florida is especially interesting because they plant in the fall and harvest in the winter,” according to USDA research geneticist Kim Lewers.  But for most types ...

In today's Wine Minute, Julie Pond talks with us about the future of the Northwest Center for Small Fruits.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com