Washington’s Long, Hot Summer: Is Climate Change To Blame? By Alexandra Amonette|November 23, 2015 Looking back on 2015, which packed plenty of heat.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
The Importance Of Dormant Pruning By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 Dormant pruning is important for ensuring balanced crop load in the Lake Erie Grape Belt. Terry Bates, director […]
A Closer Look At Grape Splitting By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 19, 2015 A number of factors can contribute to grape splitting, and this summer, Eric Stafne, Mississippi State University associate […]
Grape Seed Color Not Helpful In Assessing Wine Tannins Posted by David Eddy|November 17, 2015 Washington State University researchers debunk common myth.
New Partnership Explores Groundwater Recharge By Ann-Marie Jeffries|November 11, 2015 The Almond Board of California and Sustainable Conservation, an organization that helps growers and other businesses protect the […]
Washington Grape Growers Plan Annual Meeting Posted by David Eddy|October 19, 2015 The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers 2016 Annual Meeting, Convention, and Trade Show will be heldon February 9-11, 2016, held at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, WA.
High-Tech Sensor System Allows For Precision Irrigation By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 14, 2015 A new product will allow grape and nut growers to keep a constant watch on leaf moisture for […]
Natural Cocktail Developed To Combat Pierce’s Disease By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 9, 2015 All living cells have viruses that prey on them – that includes cells like the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa […]
Wine Institute Launches Sustainable Winegrowing Certificate Course Posted by Christina Herrick|September 28, 2015 Class designed to educate wine trade professionals and consumers on sustainable practices of state’s winegrape industry. The Wine […]
Raisin Industry Continues To Make Push Toward Maximizing Productivity, Minimizing Cost By Matthew Fidelibus|September 27, 2015 The U.S. is the leading global producer of raisins, but the land area planted to raisin grapes in […]
Researchers Studying Potential Threat From Spotted Lanternfly By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 11, 2015 In 2014, an invasive pest called spotted lanternfly was discovered in Berks County, PA. However, Penn State Professor […]
Combat Grapevine Leafroll And Tobacco Ringspot Disease By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 11, 2015 Tobacco ringspot virus and grapevine leafroll virus can cause serious losses in vineyards. Annemiek Schilder, associate professor in […]
DuPont Receives EPA Approval For New Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 7, 2015 Zorvec is the first member of a new class of fungicides.
Washington Winegrape Harvest Earlier Than Ever By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 This year’s juice and winegrape harvest in Washington is historic. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University assistant professor, […]
Wildfires Raise Fears Of Grape Smoke Taint By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 3, 2015 The current wildfires in Washington have left many growers wondering if smoke taint could impact the flavor of […]
Syngenta Receives EPA Registration For Solatenol Fungicide Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 1, 2015 The fungicide is available in four product offerings, pending state registrations.
Sulfur Spray Best Practices For Winegrapes By Ann-Marie Jeffries|August 14, 2015 New research helps growers determine how close to harvest they can safely spray elemental sulfur.
Scientist Has Sights On Shooting Down Spotted Wing Drosophila Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 14, 2015 Study helps flush out possible biological control for dreaded fruit pest.
Research Seeks To Find Better Grapevine Roots By Ann-Marie Jeffries|August 14, 2015 Rootstocks have benefits, but research shows there’s no silver bullet.
Protect Hail-Damaged Grape Clusters From Botrytis Posted by Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 Recent hailstorms hit Northwest Michigan hard. Grapes, tart cherries, and apples orchards were hit by high winds and […]
