Wine Minute

The Washington State Wine Commission will host a WAVEx Wednesday May 14th focused on tannins in wine.  Melissa Hansen has a preview of the upcoming event.       If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquareme... Read More ...

Julie Pond, Executive Director of the Northwest Berry Foundation, says they conduct a lot of research that has a direct impact on the local wine industry.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to... Read More ...

What's the latest when it comes to Powdery Mildew Research? Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer provides us an update.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

What is the Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research, how did it get its start, and what impact does it have on the Northwest wine industry?  Julie Pond provides the 101 in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Washington State University is working on digitizing its grape IPM information.  In today's Wine Minute, WSU's Gwen Hoheisel talks about the long-term plans of that effort as well as the information.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to... Read More ...

Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is doing extensive research on mealybugs and the damage they do to vineyards across the state.  Where would he like to see this research go into the future?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

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...

Oregon State University is conducting a bilingual education program, teaching those in the vineyards the ins and outs of grape health.  What does that future of the program look like?  We put that question before OSU's Luisa Santamaria.   I...

What does sustainability look like in the ongoing research Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is conducting?  And what role will sustainability play into the future?  He answers those questions and more in today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute.   ...

Unfortunately, Smoke Exposure has become a frequent problem for the Northwest wine industry.  Melissa Hansen with the Washington state Wine Commission talks about efforts to keep grapes safe and Northwest wines tasting great.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...