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Nuanced improvement for Washington wine industry
WineVit speakers describe supply-demand balances as better but with caveats.
Desmond Samples, a young grower from Washington’s Tri-Cities area
Desmond is the first generation of his immediate family in agriculture and has been working at Fidélitas Wines while attending school at Washington State University. He is the son of Joella and Cedric Samples.
The mechanization sweet spot in the vineyard
High-end vineyards look for balance between machine and hand pruning.
Smoke and wine grapes: Responding to risk
A Unified symposium panel advised growers on strategies in and out of the vineyard for managing smoke risks until the science catches up.
Oregon and Washington spray program workshop April 5; registration deadline March 28
Oregon and Washington grape growers can still register for the “Building Better Spray Programs for
Precision Viticulture Demo Day April 13 in Salinas, California
In partnership with the National Grape Research Alliance, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Spotted lanternfly finding more spots
Invasive pest moving to new feeding grounds.
Hot thoughts on keeping grapes cool
Growers, researcher talk heat mitigation strategies.
Industry awards cap WineVit conference
Todd Newhouse, owner of Upland Vineyards, receives the Erick Hanson Memorial Winegrape Grower of the
Washington’s own sustainability program kicks off at WineVit
It was a packed house on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at WineVit for the session focused on the launch of Washington’s new sustainability certification program, SustainableWA. That’s a great sign, speakers said.
Early leaf removal keeps grape clusters dry
Technique combats cluster rot in grapes.
WineVit opens with grand tasting of disease-resistant cultivars and updates from breeding programs
Washington State University viticulturist Michelle Moyer leads a grand tasting focused on disease-resistant cultivars on
Lorenzo Pacini III, a young grower from Ukiah, California
Lorenzo graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a degree in viticulture and grows Zinfandel in the Talmage Bench. He is the son of Lorie and Allen Pacini, and his family has been growing grapes in the Mendocino Valley since 1911.
Low-density leads Concord trial
High-density planting reduces Concord production in WSU research trial, while widely spaced vines can easily fill the space.
Hansen: Long-term investment in nematode research pays off
Alternative cover crops being evaluated to trick or trap nematodes.
Scharlau: Rebels with a sustainable cause
Washington wine leaders worked long and hard to finally reach “the Standard.”
Roots on trial
Washington nursery experiments with wine grape rootstocks.
Lautenbach’s long legacy
Lautenbach family adjusts to loss of farm’s animating force.
California Association of Winegrape Growers President John Aguirre to step down
John Aguirre The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced in a news release the
Washington wine industry to gather at WineVit Feb. 7–10
The Washington wine industry will gather to honor leaders, discuss challenges and opportunities, taste disease-resistant
Concord course-correction
High demand and low supply drive nearly $100 price jump.
From facial to fungal recognition
AI-enabled cameras give a boost to breeding mildew-resistant grapes.
Good to Know: Breeding insights
The USDA’s efforts bring bioinformatics approach to advance specialty crop breeding.
Mapping vineyard variability
Michigan dips its toe into precision viticulture technologies.
Winery weathering through uncertain weather
Improving flexibility is the key to managing logistics amid sudden weather changes.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation scholarships now open
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the opening of scholarships for
Washington specialty crop farms eligible for new program with free consulting, deadline Dec. 15
Through Dec. 15, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new
Computerized carts — Video
Two robotic worker-assist cart manufacturers attract venture capital funding, seek niches in specialty crop production.
Vineyards seeking a sustainable system
Founding Willamette Valley winery takes a wide view of environmental responsibility.
Study looks for smoke signals in wine
The science of smoke impacts on wine grapes is “snowballing” as new technology is tested in research vineyards and labs.
Low-water tips for vineyards
California grape growers share suggestions for managing water scarcity.
Grape Society gathers to discuss pests, production and honor industry leaders
See that price spike? At the Washington State Grape Society annual meeting, Trent Ball, the
Why to certify Washington vineyards
Washington state’s wine industry prepares to launch sustainable certification program.
Sustaining history for California vineyards
California wine industry has years of sustainable certification.
Changes taking root in Washington vineyards
The initial phylloxera panic replaced by rootstock trials and replanting plans.
New roots, new systems
At Les Collines Vineyard, a new manager mixes innovations into renovations.
Rootstocks take Washington viticulture to the next level
Walla Walla wine region co-founder Norm McKibben looks at replanting as an opportunity to advance the industry.
Hansen: Shining the light on collaboration
Research collaboration is helping to bring global awareness to Washington wines.
Justin Lyon, a young grower from Prosser, Washington
Justin graduated from Columbia Basin College and Washington State University and manages vineyards in the Yakima Valley and Red Mountain AVAs. He’s married to Brianne Holden-Boushey and is the son of Susan and Michael Lyon.
Vineyarding in the Far North
Wineries making a mark in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Pushing precision into practice in the vineyard
Wine grape growers have more to learn about precision viticulture.
Washington State Grape Society annual meeting and trade show to be held Nov. 18–19
The Washington State Grape Society will hold its 2021 annual meeting and trade show Nov.
Washington Winegrowers to host WineVit 2022 in-person Feb. 7–10
The Washington Winegrowers Association announced in a news release plans to hold WineVit 2022 in-person
Cody Ashurst, a young grower from Hopland, California
Cody is a fourth-generation farmer in the Mendocino valley and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in agribusiness. He’s the son of Kurt Ashurst and is married to Tatianna Ashurst.
Crop coverage complexity
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance is attractive to specialty crops, but be sure to know what you are signing up for.
Washington wine industry taking comment on sustainability program
The Washington wine industry has opened public comment on its new vineyard sustainability certification program.
Table grape settings
Seedless varieties could be a viable crop in New England.
Rayapati: Know your viruses
The importance of diagnostic testing for the management of viral diseases in vineyards.
Zoning in on ozone
Researchers put pest and disease control alternatives to trial.
Quick pics for grape cluster counts
How smartphone apps and cameras can make accurate grape cluster counts.