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Grape industry honors members
Mike Means The Washington State Grape Society recognized the industry contributions of three
Managing pests in wine grapes
Report contains wealth of information about pesticides.
Robert L. Andrews, 1930 – 2014
Andrews credited for helping develop grape region.
Arvid V. Monson 1941 – 2014
Arvid V. Monson Diversified grower, rancher, and founder of Goose Ridge Winery Arvid
Sean Gilbert, Young Grower from Yakima, Washington
age / 34 crops / Apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines and wine grapes
Washington wine and juice grape tonnage soars; juice prices fall
Cash prices to Concord grape growers for 2014 crop plummet to $110 per ton.
Network promotes Prosser wines
A new organization called Prosser Wine Network was formed in Washington State last spring to
Optical sorters come to wineries
The same type of high-tech sorting equipment used by tree fruit packers is being adopted in the wine industry.
Northern Grapes Project gets $2.6 million in added funding
Northern Grapes Project Director Dr. Timothy Martinson speaks about the training system trials during
Ste. Michelle hosts rootstock trial
This is one of the first full-scale rootstock trials in a commercial vineyard
Chose plant material wisely
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will plant nematode-resistant rootstocks for the first time in Washington on a small scale.
Michael L. Miller, 1947 – 2014
Mike Miller, at Airfield Estates Winery tasting room in Prosser, Washington on March 30,
Guy William “Bill” Powers, 1926 – 2014
Washington wine industry legend Bill Powers, known for his innovative, organic grape growing and winemaking, died September 23. He was 88.
Trunk diseases are a growing problem
Dirty plant material blamed for vine decline in Canada and California.
Inmates help with grape research
Most spider mite research projects involve the tedious work of counting spider mites—peering down a
New spider mite found in Washington
Willamette spider mite has been detected for the first time in Washington grapes.
Vinifera grapes hit hard
Hybrid varieties fared much better.
Leaf removal benefits
Early leaf removal could change cluster structure; late can delay ripening
Registration for grapevine virus workshop ends July 3
July 3 is the deadline to register for one of three, half-day workshops on grapevine
New board member joins Washington Wine Industry Foundation
Sherri Swingle joins the Washington Wine Industry Foundation board of directors. Swingle, who was the
Leafroll virus is costly
Vine removal costs include a three-person crew to use a front-end loader and pull
Washington vineyards, orchards change hands
Sagemoor’s cherries, apples, plus well-established wine grapes attract new owners.
Growth in California grape plantings
There’s no slowdown yet in wine grape plantings in California. Growers in the state added
New grape virus in Washington
Don’t assume that red leaves mean grapevine leafroll virus — they could be symptoms of a new disease.
Potato chips and fine wines
Tim’s famous Northwest snack helped establish this Walla Walla winery.
Destined for export: Understanding pesticide residue policy
It is a large international regulatory body with inherent inertia.
Nematode management strategies
Preplant soil fumigation has long been an effective way to control nematodes, but fumigation in
Nematode-resistant rootstocks available
Improved rootstocks are available, though more field testing is needed.
New approach needed for nematodes
Avoid white varieties if planting in a site with root knot nematodes.
Chlorosis in Concords
Dr. Joan Davenport is looking for cost effective treatments for chlorosis in Concord grapes.
Chardonnay’s future in Washington
Chardonnay is at a crossroads in Washington State as the state becomes a red-dominated wine state.
The good and bad of deficit irrigation
Partial root zone drying deficit irrigation has potential for white varieties.
Application deadline looms for viticulture scholarship
The April 15 deadline approaches for viticulture students to apply for the Washington State Grape
Rootstocks do fine in Washington
Differences in rootstock trial were due to yearly climate variation, not rootstocks.
Wine grape yields not affected by early leaf removal
Early leaf removal in white grape varieties has several benefits.
Pear grower Laura Naumes blazes a trail
Laura Naumes is the first woman to chair the Pear Bureau Northwest.
Control leafhoppers to avoid virus
The risk of grapevine redleaf virus makes controlling leafhoppers all the more important.
Save money by applying pesticides where it’s needed
Perimeter sprays: Growers can save money applying pesticides only where they’re most needed.
Cold Train has new owners, expansion plans
Up to 1,000 more containers planned to move food across nation.
Stinkbugs march on Washington
Brown marmorated stinkbug found in 20 counties in Washington and Oregon.
The latest on dealing with spider mites in vineyards
Two-spotted spider mite has the capability to develop tolerance to miticides in wine grapes.
Washington’s westernmost vineyard
Kim and Blain Roberts grow grapes on the Washington coast where annual rainfall averages 70 inches.
Washington’s easternmost vineyard
Basalt Cellars is reviving the once-thriving wine region in Clarkston, Washington.
Mildew wanted in this vineyard
Scientists collect data on fungicide efficacy, best timings, and rates.
Tyler Harlington, Young Grower Feb. 1, 2014
Q: Did you always want to be a farmer? I wanted to be
Washington State’s most southern vineyard
Grenache was one of the first varieties that Don Graves planted. It did very
Washington State’s most northern Vineyard
The Veranda Beach vineyard is the cornerstone of a resort development.
Billionaire quiet on vineyard plans
Aquilini’s British Columbia company shocked the wine world with the purchase of land at Red Mountain.
Taking the guesswork out of yield estimating
Trellis tension technology could improve accuracy of crop estimating in grapes.
Wine foundation honored
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation was named a benefactor last month during the fundraising Washington