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Piece-rate pay guidelines
Officials working to provide practical advice following last year’s Washington state Supreme Court ruling.
Hansen: Research leads to better control for grape disease
Saved fungicide sprays for powdery mildew keep $2 million-plus in grape growers’ pockets.
SWD – How to stop a proliferate pest?
Growers and researchers are struggling in efforts to control the spread of spotted wing drosophila.
Neil Garrison, a young grower from Sunnyside, Washington
family background / Neil studied business and worked with the National Oceanic and
The cost of vineyard labor
Project in early stages to help wine grape growers find ways to mechanize.
Time to say goodbye for Mimi Nye
Canoe Ridge Estate manager Mimi Nye retires after 35 years with Chateau Ste. Michelle.
A spray-plus education (Video)
Farm worker teaching team leads the nation in preparing workers for safe use of pesticides.
Wine grape growers weigh in on Cabernet Sauvignon clones
Clonal choices
Herbicide resistance a growing concern
Researcher offers tips for helping to control weeds in vineyards.
Feds approve Lewis-Clark Valley AVA
The federal government has approved a new wine grape appellation in the Northwest: the Lewis-Clark
Nick Mackay, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
After originally pursuing a degree in history and law, Nick pursued a more hands-on career through Washington State University’s viticulture program.
Mike McLaren, a young grower from Salem, Oregon
Mike is a first-generation grower who pursued a degree in winemaking before getting his start working in wine sales, distribution and learning to make wine at Corliss Estates
Hansen: Test for nutrients before spending big money
Wine industry funded research can save growers money and lead to healthier vineyard soils.
Watering whites
Research shows growers can conserve water while still maintaining quality grapes.
Going deep when watering grapes
WSU study shows that applying drip irrigation deep beneath the soil surface holds promise.
Concords on deficit
Subsurface irrigation shows potential for Concords, too.
How to attract workers
Workers go where they can make the most money.
Hopes dim for demise of lanternfly
Researchers are no longer optimistic that bug first detected in 2014 can be quickly eradicated.
6 tips for healthier bees
Beekeeper offers tips for healthy bees, hearty pollination.
Uncorked potential with wine on tap
Companies cater to restaurants that don’t want to waste a whole bottle on a single pour.
Finding cold damage
Recognizing the signs of cold damage in grapevines is critical for growers in northern regions.
2016 Sparkling Wine Symposium
Experts from Oregon, California and Champagne, France, will lead a one-day symposium for members of
Meet the stinkbug’s worst nightmare
A wasp no bigger than a flea could be the best tool against brown marmorated stinkbug.
Allan Brothers expands, purchases Gamache Vineyard
Roger Gamache One of Washington’s earliest commercial vineyards has been purchased by one
WSU begins historic Ravenholt Lecture Series
Posthumous donation makes wine science lecture series possible.
Controlling crown gall disease
Keys to combating crown gall disease in wine grapes are clean plants, avoiding freeze damage and pairing appropriate varieties to sites.
Hansen: Wine grapes — An IPM success story
Integrated pest management research has saved Washington’s wine grape growers millions in pesticide costs.
Wine Foundation scholarships deadline is March 15
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is offering over $30,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying
Knowing Washington’s trunk diseases
As Northwest vineyards age, trunk diseases become more of a concern.
Concerns about Xylella fastidiosa, Pierce’s disease
Oregon investigates finding of bacterium that causes Pierce’s disease in wine grapevines.
Washington grape growers honor industry members
The Washington wine industry honored several long-time industry members for their pioneering involvement and advancement
U.S. wine export market ripe for growth
Wine grape growers' state of industry panels highlight positive market trends.
Grape canopy control
Juice grape growers can manage size of vines with pruning, irrigation and maybe some thinning.
Grape seed color has little effect
Study upends thinking that wine’s taste depends heavily on color of the grape seed when harvested.
Digging into the roots of a vineyard
Volume of fine and coarse roots varies during season.
Canvasback puts down roots
Brian Rudin practices a vineyard-focused approach to winemaking.
California winery at home in Washington
A blind tasting of wines brought Duckhorn Wine Company to Washington.
Hansen: Building a world-class wine research program
Melissa Hansen It’s a new era for viticulture and enology research in Washington.
Gamache Vineyard sold to Allan Brothers
Naches, Washington-based Allan Brothers Incorporated announced the purchase of Gamache Vineyard near Basin City, Washington,
Remarkable Marquette
The Minnesota variety could be nice addition for cooler-climate vineyards.
Key to watering Concord grapes
The key times in the growing season when water is most critical to grapevine
Table grape potential in Washington
Table grapes grow well in eastern Washington and could be popular in niche markets.
Elevating Idaho table grapes
Researchers will study new varieties and canopy management for table grapes in the Gem State.
Wine growth stays strong
Acreage, production and prices continue to increase in Washington.
Big supply of juice grapes = low prices
Juice grape prices are likely to remain flat this year, but 2017 could be brighter for growers.
Nick Plath, a young grower from George, Washington
grower / George, Washington age / 26 crops / Apples, cherries, and wine
Stinkbug taint in wine
Researchers studying BMSB in wine have found mixed results.
New York wine varietal debuts
Goose Watch Winery was the first in the nation to offer the new wine
Cornell’s grape choices
Historic breeding program takes the long road when it comes to new grapes.
Learning about new grape clones
National Grape Registry website contains useful information about wine grape clones.