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In today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute, Washington State University's Gwen Hoheisel talks about her efforts to digitize Integrated Pest Management data.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

In today's Wine Minute, Oregon State University's Alexander talks about the wine grape pests he's researching, and the challenges he's come across.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

The Northwest Wine Community will gather in the Tri-Cities next week for the 2025 WineVit Convention and Trade Show.  The three-day event will take place February 10th-12th at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.  Colleen Frei, Executive Director of the Washington Winegrowers Association says WIneVit is an opportunity for the entire wine community to gather, talk shop, network, and con

SePRO Ag says their pre-emergent herbicide, Brake On!, is a great fit for the specialty crops grown across Washington and Oregon.  Jeff Perrotti, Technical Rep for SePRO Ag in the Pacific Northwest said Brake On! has a unique mode of action relative to other residual herbicides used in permanent crops.  He note...

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...

The Washington wine industry's annual research survey is now open.  The Washington State Wine Commission and the Washington Wine Technical Group have combined efforts this year to reduce duplication in the number of industry surveys.  The Com...

A robotics company from halfway around the world away is helping Washington growers overcome labor and other farm challenges.  Robotics Plus is a New Zealand-based company with offices in California and the Evergreen state.  The company recently showcased its multi-use autonomous vehicle for orchards and vineyards at FIRA USA, an ag robotics event, in northern California.  Steve Saunders is... Rea

On October 29th, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau officially defined the Beverly, Washington as the state's newest American Viticultural Area, or AVA.   “The Beverly, Washington AVA is a super-hot, windy location on the Columbia River in central Washington,” said Tom Merkle, Director of Vineyard Operations for Four Feathers Wine Services, who manages three vineyards within the AVA. “Th

Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller is looking at the impact late season irrigation has on grapes across the region.  How is this research being received in the viticulture and enology field?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State Wine Commission and Washington Wine Institute are working together on an industry-wide winegrape acreage report.  The organizations say this is a crucial step for the industry, and they are asking for all growers to participate.  Last ye...