Smoke Exposure

Wildfire season is right around the corner, and it’s not too early to prepare for smoky conditions.  Jennifer Horton, with the Oregon DEQ, suggests downloading the “Oregon Air” mobile app.   “Keep an eye on the air quality in your area and on any advisories that are being posted, because then you’ll be able to close your windows and doors at night, if there’s smoke expected to come in and impact y

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will hold a free workshop next month to help employers, safety managers, or anyone who employs outdoor workers plan, prepare, and train employees how to work safely in hazardous summer conditions...

A new study from Oregon State University reveals new potential uses for wine grapes exposed to wildfire smoke.  OSU Enology Professor Elizabeth Tomasino said west coast wineries were devastated by the 2020 Labor Day fires.   “More than $3.4 billion were lost ...

Unfortunately, Smoke Exposure has become a frequent problem for the Northwest wine industry.  Melissa Hansen with the Washington state Wine Commission talks about efforts to keep grapes safe and Northwest wines tasting great.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Washington State University Associate Professor Tom Collins talks about the latest smoke exposure research for both the vineyard and the winery.       If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The Washington State Wine Commission will host a WAVEx webinar Wednesday January 22nd focused on smoke exposure.  The Commission's Melissa Hansen has a preview.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

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...

Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about the data his researchers have received from smoke sensors installed in vineyards across the region.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Smoke exposure can have a detrimental impact on grapes grown and wine produced here in the Northwest.  Washington State University's Tom Collins talks about efforts to monitor smoke in the vineyards.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force is out with a new website dedicated to smoke exposure.  The Washington State Wine Commission's Melissa Hansen discusses the many way this site will benefit growers.   The Commission's website can be found HERE.   ...