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Have your grapevines weathered the weather?
Some of Côte Bonneville's vines in their Yakima valley vineyard is covered by recent
Chris Oakes, Young Grower from Lyndonville, New York
family background/ Chris is a fourth-generation farmer who works with many of his
Empire State Producers Expo: Thursday wrapup
A hard cider tasting wrapped up one of the final sessions of the Empire
Grape and wine research review rescheduled for Jan. 30-31
The Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program’s research review has been rescheduled for January
Empire State Producers Expo: Wednesday wrapup
A sparsely attended but lively discussion about H-2A guest workers highlighted Wednesday’s proceedings at the
Empire State Producers Expo: Tuesday wrapup
Craig Kahlke, Cornell University fruit quality management extension specialist, helps New York apple grower
Empire State Producers Expo: Monday wrapup
Elizabeth Bihn About 50 farmers, many of them apple growers, took one of
Managing a variable vineyard
Research team aims to develop ‘prescription map’ for vineyards.
Oregon’s largest apple grower sells to Washington company
Earl Brown & Sons, the largest apple grower and packer in Oregon, has been sold
Public input requested on labor practices charter
The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association are seeking public input on a
Wine industry leaders, growers team up to discuss policy agenda
A new requirement for wineries to obtain permits for wastewater, such as in this
Concord grape prices still disappoint
Low prices continue, though juice grape growers haul in good production.
Mercer to be honored with Rising Star Award
Rob Mercer, owner of Mercer Estates Winery, will be honored with the Rising Star Award
Additional scholarships available for Washington farmers market convention
The Washington State Farmers Market Association has received funding for an additional 25 specialty crop
Wine grape industry continues hot growth
About three tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are transferred to a gondola for transport
Grape Society presents its annual awards
The Washington State Grape Society presented three industry awards at the annual meeting in November
How does smoke affect wine grapes?
Researcher tests the effects of wildfire smoke on grapes and wine
Industry groups lend plenty of opportunities for growers to get involved
In Washington’s tree fruit industry, three state commissions, four federal marketing orders, numerous nonprofit associations
Finding the right people
Orchards and packing houses aren’t the only places in the fruit industry with a labor shortage. Universities also are struggling to hire researchers and educators needed to keep the industry ahead of pest pressures, prepared for food safety requirements, growing new varieties and in tune with emerging technology.
U.S., New Zealand win WTO ag dispute with Indonesia
A World Trade Organization settlement panel on Dec. 22 ruled that Indonesia’s restrictions on horticultural
WSU Extension plans 2017 winter tree fruit programs
Tree fruit producers and industry professionals are invited to five WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs
Hansen: Vineyard mechanization – Is grape quality impacted?
New research has the potential to save wine grape growers millions in labor costs.
Day 1, Washington hort show, morning summary – Video
Sam Godwin, opens the 112th Annual Meeting and Northwest Hort Expo on December 5,
A succession story: 2016 Growers of the year
Bill and Mark Zirkle credit teamwork for company’s growth and fruitful legacy.
Diversity wins: 2016 Growers of the year
Blueberries, wine grapes are among Zirkle Fruit’s most recent endeavors.
Jesus Ramos, Young Grower from Royal City, Washington
family background/ Jesus, son of Javier and Irma Ramos, is the first in
Washington’s 2016 Concord grape harvest is up, as are prices
Washington Concord juice grape growers expect to harvest about 194,000 tons of fruit in 2016,
Scharlau: Advocacy – slow, incremental, and over time
It seems we are the victims of our own inaction. This month we will vote
Pierre Paradis, Young Grower from Silverton, Oregon
family background / Pierre is the son of Peter and Donna Paradis, who
Grafting provides ‘A better solution’
Hedges Family Estates grafts Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot as a cost-effective option to replanting
WSTFA annual meeting 2016: How continuous change forces adaptation
Why change now? A Good Point by Sam Godwin
Demystifying cold-hardy grapes
Northern Grapes Project is designed to encourage the wine industry in colder climates.
Northwest Farm Credit Services gives positive report on region’s tree fruit and wine grapes crops
Northwest Farm Credit Services, the lending cooperative, reports a positive outlook for tree fruit and
Wal-Mart weighs in on food safety
Apples on display at a Yakima, Washington, Wal-Mart. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower) Illnesses
Washington Winemakers Mike Wallace and Scott Pontin, RIP
Two prominent Washington State winemakers have died in recent days. The Yakima Herald reports that
Swapping wheat for Pinot
One of the largest wineries in Oregon is planting 400 acres of Pinot Noir in what were wheat fields with the help of some new technologies.
Research grants available
The Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program is accepting research proposals for competitive grants
Promising progress for solid-set delivery
MSU research team improves system to reduce chemical waste.
Troublesome pest makes a comeback
Thought to be eradicated years ago, grape rootworm has returned to New York and Pennsylvania vineyards.
Hansen: Certified plants are only the first step
Growers need to monitor for virus in early years of a “clean” vineyard.
Devon Newhouse, Young Grower from Sunnyside, Washington
Devon’s family started out raising cattle in the Yakima Valley, then moved into hops, tree fruit and grapes.
Crop forecasts: this year, more apples and tart cherries
Three recent fruit crop forecasts predict larger apple and tart cherry crops and a smaller
Newhouse named chair of national wine grape association
Todd Newhouse of Outlook, Washington, has been elected chairman of the Winegrape Growers of America.
James Claar Whitelatch, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
James manages the wine grape crops on the family’s estate in the White Bluffs region of central Washington. He works alongside his brother John, and parents, Bob and Crista Whitelatch.
Wine grape revelations
Survey finds research program matches growers’ needs, but more education efforts may be necessary.
Five other grapes grown to resist the cold
These varieties were developed to withstand Minnesota’s winters.
Minnesota’s dry, cold-hardy white
New white wine grape variety shows resistance to downy, powdery mildew, phylloxera.
New Lewis-Clark Valley appellation established on Washington, Idaho border
Lewiston, Idaho winemaker: ‘An amazing place to grow and make wine’
WAVE program to be held July 14
The inaugural Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) program will be held July 14