wine

President Trump has threatened more retaliatory tariffs on the European Union, proposing via social media a new, 200% levy on all EU champagnes, wines and spirits sent to the U.S.  The idea, the President noted, is in response to the EU’s retaliatory tariff of 50% on U.S. spirits.  Tr...

The Washington Winegrowers Association announced late last week that Sara Higgins will serve as the Interim Executive Director following the announced departure of Colleen Frei.  Sara Higgins has been with the Association for over a decade and most recently served as Assistant Executive Director.  Higgins...

According to a new study by Washington State University, when a product is hard to buy, more people want it.  WSU’s research indicates that wineries producing “cult wines” can boost long-term profits by keeping their prices low, creating excess demand that fuels their brand’s prestige and future revenue.  The study, published in the Jou...

Tariffs against Mexico and Canada were delayed by at least 30 days earlier this week, but they’re still a risk, according to some members of Oregon’s congressional delegation.  Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas says farmers in her Sixth District are worried, and she wants the House Agriculture Committee to hold hearings on how President Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact producers.   “I absol

On Wednesday, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced that applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant.   ISDA anticipates receiving over $2 million from the USDA for projects that enhance the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops.  Th...

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

Dr. Jean C. Dodson Peterson shares some of the most notable changes to take place at Washington State University's Viticulture and Enology Department.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag...

Washington State University's Michelle Moyer was recently honored, nationally, for her work with grapes and wine.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com 

Casey Cobble of Four Feathers Wine Services in Prosser was recently selected by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation to receive the 2024 Bill Powers Sabbatical award.  Cobble will travel to four different wine regions across Europe with Jerome Barret, acclaimed sparkling wine consultant, in early 2025 for about 20 days.  They wi...

What is the National Grape Research Alliance, and how does the organization help the industry?  Donnell Brown gives us an overview of NGRA. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsquaremedia.com ...