Smoke Exposure

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.   ...

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...