viticulture

The Washinton Wine Commission's Research Grant Program is now open. The Commission's Melissa Hansen has the latest updates, and what you need to know before applying.

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 ...

The American Society for Enology and Viticulture recently distributed 30 scholarships to college students nationwide, to a tune of $88,750. ASEV said this financial support will help the students, and the industry, in their pursuit of scientific research and advancement in enology or viticulture ...

Earlier this year, the state of Washington was awarded two additional AVAs, or American Vinicultural Areas. White Bluffs and The Burn of Columbia Valley are now officially defined as designated wine grape-growing regions. To qualify for this designation, a region must be unique and distinguishable by features like climate, soil, elevation and physical features to qualify as an AVA ...

A variety of Ag research and outreach programs at Washington State University will benefit from a recent $2 million donation announced by Northwest Farm Credit Services. Funds will go to benefit the new WSU Honey Bee and Pollinator Research, Extension, and Education Facility in Othello, the Dairy Science Program, Washington State 4-H, the Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center and the WSU cha

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced this week that more than $30,000 in scholarships will be available for students studying viticulture, enology, or any related disciplines. The application deadline is May 31st, 2021. This year's scholarships include: Foundation Fund Scholarship These scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 with the number determined annually based on merit and n

The Washington state Wine Commission's Rick Hamman talks about the research priorities for the coming year.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com    ...

Auction of Washington Wines is donating $278,000 for the future of the wine industry.     The donation goes to WSU’s viticulture and enology research programs and is the largest single-donor contribution to the school’s V&E program.   Auction of Washi...

The 2016 Washington Viticulture Field Day took place outside of Benton City Friday afternoon.  Washington State University’s Michelle Moyer told the Washington Ag Network despite temperatures climbing into the triple digits, the event was a success.   “...