Smoke Exposure

Sometimes being average is OK.  And that’s what sugar beet growers across Idaho, Oregon and Washington are expect from this year’s crop.  Samantha Parrott, Executive Director of the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association says while yields are expected to be on par with the five-year average, the disease and pest pressures growers are dealing with in 2024 is very low.   “Last year, Cercospora...

Last month, central Washington Republican Dan Newhouse was once again named Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside California’s Mike Thompson.  Newhouse said this 2nd run as Co-Chair is great news for the Washington wine industry.   “Wheth...

Washington State University's Matthew Boenzli talks about the 2022 crop, and what's taking place at the Tri-Cities based Wine Science Center this time of year.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The University of Idaho and Boise State University are conducting a two-year study that probes how wildfire smoke impact potatoes crops.  Farmers have reported smaller yields and worse quality during active wildfire seasons that produce a lot of smoke.  Univers...

What's the latest when it comes to smoke exposure research?  We find out when we check in with Washington State University's Tom Collins.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

Alisa Jacobson talks about how grant money bound for Oregon State University to study smoke exposure will benefit grape growers and wine makers up and down the west coast. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

In today's Wine Minute, Alisa Jacobson talks about grant money recently awarded to Oregon State University to study smoke exposure, and how it will benefit producers across the west. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Washington State University, Oregon State University and UC Davis have received a $7.6 million grant to study the impact of smoke exposure on grapes. According to WSU, the four-year project will provide critical knowledge to grape growers and winery owners in Washington severely impacted by widespread wildfire smoke in recent years ...

As intense wildlife smoke becomes a more occurrence during our summers here in the Pacific Northwest, researchers at Washington State University are looking into the impacts on wine grapes and how to mitigate those effects. Assistant Professor of Viticulture and Enology Tom Collins said it's important to understand the problem ...

On Friday, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries filed emergency rules the organization says will protect employees from exposure to wildfire smoke. The new rules, which are in effect now, impact workers in agriculture, construction and others that spend a majority of their time outdoors. ...