Is the Washington Wine Industry in Trouble?
Wine grape harvest is underway across Washington making it an ideal time to look for any issues that could be impacting the vineyard, like phylloxera.
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Smart Vineyard Field Day Highlights Irrigation
Washington State University scientists will showcase research to improve irrigation scheduling, grapevine plant models and heat stress mitigation on July 21st.
Wine Minute: Addressing Multiple Soil Issues At Once
What are the unique challenges when studying soil, and how difficult is it to determine cause and affect when addressing so many variables at once? USDA's Devin A. Rippner talks about the unique challenges he's facing in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.
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Wine Minute: How Do Freezing Temperatures Impact Wine Quality?
How do freezing temperatures in the vineyard impact wine quality? Washington State University's Jim Harbertson talks about the latest research to address the issue.
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Next Year Looks Good For Cherry, Wine Sectors
As we start the second half of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we focus on the wine and cherry industries. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlooks calls for breakeven conditions for Northwest cherry growers.
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UC Davis Working To Protect U.S. Grapevine Collection
The University of California Davis is building a special greenhouse to protect the future of America’s wine grape industry. Foundation Plant Services, provides virus tested grapevine plant material to nurseries, which are then sold to vineyards.
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Building Better Spray Workshop Registration Deadline Is Monday
Washington and Oregon grape growers interested in registering for the early April “Building Better Spray Programs for Vineyards” workshop have until Monday, March 28th to do so. Event organizers say the hands-on workshop is designed to help growers develop a spray program that not only prevents grapevine disease but also manages fungicide resistance.
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UC Davis Review Looks At How Machines Help Wine Grape Industry Survive Labor Shortage
Wine grape growers, like most of the farming economy, are facing increased labor costs and labor shortages, which make it difficult to manage and harvest a vineyard while maintaining profitability. A new review by researchers at UC Davis takes a look at how growers can best utilize existing equipment
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Bourne: Ceres Allows Farmers To See The Whole Picture
With 2021 shaping up to be a dry year, farmers across the Northwest are looking for ways to save and conserve water. John Bourne, Vice President of Marketing at Ceres said their technology allows farmers to ensure their water is used efficiently, thus saving the precious resource while improving the bottom line
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Perry Expects Profits For Cherry Growers, Mixed Results In The Vineyards
As we continue our series on Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly Market Snapshot, we look today and cherries and the wine industry. Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said he expects slight profits for both vineyards and wineries, but added it will be a mixed bag for both.
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