viticulture and enology

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.     ...

Scientists at UC Davis have identified new root traits that help grapevines resist drought, which could be beneficial as the western U.S. continues to face drought year after year. Viticulture and Enology Assistant Professor Megan Bartlett said the industry already has a pretty wide range when it comes to drought tolerant to drought sensitive already in existence in the in commercial root stocks

The Washington state Wine Commission recently announced nearly $1 million for research efforts. The Commission's Melissa Hansen takes a look at some of the projects that will receive funding. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

In today's Wine Minute, we asked Lexie McDaniel what Washington State University has done to prepare her for her career in the wine industry.

In today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute, Washington State University's Dr. Markus Keller takes a look at their latest cold hardiness research. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia...

Washington and Oregon grape growers interested in registering for the early April “Building Better Spray Programs for Vineyards” workshop have until Monday, March 28th to do so. Event organizers say the hands-on workshop is designed to help growers develop a spray program that not only prevents grapevine disease but also manages fungicide resistance. Washing ...

In this week's Wine Minute, Washington State University's Lexie McDaniel tell us what drew her to the wine industry. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

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. " ...

During last months’ 34th annual Gala, Auction of Washington Wines raised $2.2 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital as well as Washington State University Viticulture and Enology program. AWW Executive director, Jamie Peha said their goal this year was to raise 25% more compared to 2020, which they did successful. "The main pu ...

Wine grape growers, like most of the farming economy, are facing increased labor costs and labor shortages, which make it difficult to manage and harvest a vineyard while maintaining profitability. A new review by researchers at UC Davis takes a look at how growers can best utilize existing equipment ...