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WAVE Research Seminar Coming to Prosser
WAVE Research Seminar Coming to Prosser
WAVE Research Seminar Coming to Prosser
The Washington wine industry’s annual signature research event—Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology —is scheduled for August 10th at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser.
WSU: Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Away from Crops
WSU: Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Away from Crops
WSU: Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Away from Crops
Researchers at Washington State University are looking at whether or not automated drones can successfully keep birds away from fields and orchards.  Associate Professor Dr. Manoj Karkee said farmers have been trying many different technologies to address this challenge.  He said...
Gagnier: This Award Allows Me To Continue To Share My Passion
Gagnier: This Award Allows Me To Continue To Share My Passion
Gagnier: This Award Allows Me To Continue To Share My Passion
Earlier this summer, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture awarded 25 scholarships worth $108,000 to students so they could pursue scientific research advancing the wine industry.  The scholarships went to individuals across the United States and Canada, including several right here in the Pacific Northwest.     ...
WSU, Clore Center Announce Partnership
WSU, Clore Center Announce Partnership
WSU, Clore Center Announce Partnership
Washington State University has announced a partnership to provide wine and culinary education at the Walter Clore Center in Prosser, which is run in part by the Port of Benton. WSU’s Maegan Murray, says this is a natural partnership. " ...
Washington Winegrowers Announces 2021 Board, Officers
Washington Winegrowers Announces 2021 Board, Officers
Washington Winegrowers Announces 2021 Board, Officers
During a virtual annual meeting the Washington Winegrowers Association reelected three incumbents to serve on the Board of Directors. The trio were elected to serve three year terms. Those Board Members reelected were: •            Becca De Kleine (Four Feathers Wine Estates, Prosser) •            Scott Williams (Kiona Vineyards & Winery, Benton City) •            Shane Collins (Rocky Pond W
CWU Marks National Week Of the Farmworkers
CWU Marks National Week Of the Farmworkers
CWU Marks National Week Of the Farmworkers
National Week of the Farmworkers wrapped up March 31st. And to celebrate the occasion intended to bring attention to farmworkers and honor their contributions, Central Washington University held a forum in which students who come from farm working backgrounds could share some of their stories ...
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Bleyhl: We’re Here To Help Meet Cherry Grower Needs
Cherry harvest is underway across the Inland Northwest, but it’s not without a few challenges. Last weekend’s thunderstorms dumped rain on groves at a very bad time, and on-top of that, some locations in the lower Yakima Valley have reported frost over the past two weeks. Because o ...
Roza Irrigation Crews Use Busy Off Season To Prepare For 2020
Roza Irrigation Crews Use Busy Off Season To Prepare For 2020
Roza Irrigation Crews Use Busy Off Season To Prepare For 2020
For many irrigation districts across the region, water will turn on for another season in the next couple of weeks. One district that’s been trying the make the most of a mild and dry winter is the Roza Irrigation District. Executive Director Scott Revell said one of their main projects this winter was piping 13 miles of the pump later canal #13 north of Prosser. Rev ...
Wave Minute: Preparing For Prosser’s WAVE X
Wave Minute: Preparing For Prosser’s WAVE X
Wave Minute: Preparing For Prosser’s WAVE X
The Washington state Wine Commission's Melissa Hansen helps you get ready for this month's WAVE X in Prosser.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com    ...

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