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Promoting native plants in vineyards
Will they prove worth the trouble for growers?
Better ways to manage vine vigor
Georgia researcher shares three tips for controlling growth in grapevines.
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Weed eaters
Herbicide resistance pushes California grape growers to try bringing back weed control strategies such as sheep and cultivation.
Weed worries: Herbicide-resistant species are top of mind
Glyphosate-resistance is primary weed concern for wine grape growers in Washington state.
Learn how research benefits wine industry at two events
Washington State University and the Washington Wine Commission are co-sponsoring events to provide information on
The worldwide view of wine from Washington : Video
Speakers at the 2018 Washington Winegrowers annual convention bring big-picture perspective.
Venture vineyardists
Industry experts offer branding and marketing strategies for grape growers.
Grape expectations: WSU publishes 45-page guide on vineyard nutrition
Updated "Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State" replaces 4-page document.
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Washington wine foundation adds new members
Four people have joined the Washington Wine Industry Foundation as board directors. They are Corina
Hunting for vineyard disease vectors
Buffalo treehopper emerges as a potential carrier of virus that causes red blotch disease.
More good mites wanted this year
Biocontrol and low-pesticide systems appear to be working in controlling mites in vineyards.
2017 Washington wine grapes fetched high prices
Washington wine grape growers harvested 227,000 tons in 2017, according to the Crush Report released
On a mission to vanquish viruses in vineyards
Researcher aims to better understand prevalence of viral infections — and to develop quick tests for detecting them.
Resistance rising for powdery mildew
Last year’s weather made was especially challenging in battling disease in Western U.S.
20 years in the making
Milbrandt brothers look back on two decades in Washington’s wine grape industry as they open the state’s largest custom wine bottling operation.
Watch and learn
Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.
Washington Winegrowers honor longtime industry leaders
The Washington Winegrowers Association honored four longtime industry leaders on Tuesday during a lunch banquet
On the hunt for nematodes
Washington researchers launch big-picture project to figure out how best to protect vineyards against root parasites.
Using palissage to slow vigorous vines
Tucking or wrapping shoots to slow growth offers promising alternative to hedging for canopy control in Cornell trials.
Five tips for tying grapevines
Michigan State University viticulture extension educator has some tricks to make work easier in the vineyard.
Scharlau: Progress, process and unity
Washington Winegrowers has mission to be an industry voice for both growers and vinters.
A flash of enhancement for red grapes
Hopes are high that new technology can improve Michigan reds.
Great grape growth in Michigan
Economic study shows soaring winery industry.
Oliver May, a young grower from Alderdale, Washington
family background/ Oliver started farming at age 27 with his parents, Milo and
WAVEx event set for March 15
WAVEx event set for March 15
Hansen: Two sciences must grow together
Grape growing research must not ignore the research involved in winemaking.
Going green with reds and whites
Will the investment in eco-certification for your vineyard pay off? It depends.
Plight of the Concords
Juice grape prices inching up, but acreage decline continues.
Washington wine people meet Jan.18-19 to discuss research
The Washington State Wine Commission will hold its annual Research Review on January 18 and
Growing by the acres
Results from Washington state questionnaire help paint picture of shifting fruit industry.
Nation’s oldest commercial winery back in operation in Kentucky
After purchasing this property along the Kentucky River for its scenic beauty, Tom Beall learned
Longtime winemaker fulfills dream by opening his own boutique winery
Co Dinn Winery: One man’s path
Grape prices, fungicide resistance likely heading up
The acreage of juice grapes in Washington continues to decline, but the price is likely to go up next year, said Trent Ball at the Washington State Grape Society annual meeting on Friday. Challenging growing seasons in Argentina, Spain, and California mean global supplies are down.
Wine gaining ground in Michigan
New Michigan wine collaborative aims to shape state’s industry.
Riesling for those rainy days
Growers in the Finger Lakes figure out how to grow European grapes in challenging conditions.
Veterans see future in WSU wine program
There’s something about all the hands-on work that attracted Nick French, a former Air Force mechanic, to the wine industry. He likes getting his hands a little dirty and working with equipment.
The hunt for great grape genes
New funding enables research to continue to develop DNA markers to breed better grapes.
N.Y. grape growers vote ‘no’ to research assessment
Decision marks move toward more regional approach after narrow rejection of assessment.
James Bukovinsky, a young grower working in Benton City, Washington
family background / James grew up in Woodinville, Washington, and earned an environmental
Wine industry involvement can help research come alive
Insightful input: A Good Point by Melissa Hansen
Seeing red in the vineyard
Both biotic and abiotic causes can turn grape leaves red. Here’s what you should look for.
Making good in the Badlands of Washington
Grower creates a home for his vineyards in dramatic but challenging scenery.
Scouting strategies
Your vineyard scouts probably aren’t sampling nearly as randomly as you think they are.
Napa Valley wineries largely dodge wildfire destruction
Wildfires that killed 40 people and burned thousands of homes and businesses in Northern California left wineries in the Napa Valley mostly unscathed, according to a survey by a nonprofit association.
For sale: huge tract in prime Walla Walla location
Tim Weidert walks through one of many Weidert Farm crop circles that have been
Tools for counting the crop
Combining low-tech crop load samples with high-tech maps could make vineyards more efficient.
WSDA seeking participants for vineyard study
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is looking for participants for their vineyard survey.