Northwest grape growers thinking about planting vines in the near future are advised to plan well ahead. Strong demand for grapevines that’s coming from California is impacting grape nurseries around the country, including Washington State. Kevin Judkins of Inland Desert Nursery in Benton City, Washington, gave a tour of his family’s certified grape nursery to grape growers and winemakers during a summer field day sponsored by the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers. During the tour, which focused on the importance of clean, virus-free plants, members learned what goes into state grape quarantine and certification programs and how commercial nurseries […]