wine grapes

According to NASS, fruit growers across the Northwest anticipate a larger crop this year. Based on August 1st conditions, Oregon apple production is forecast at 190 million pounds, up 9% from 2020. Washington apple production is forecast at 7 ...

Washington State University's Dr. Michelle Moyer talks about alternative when it comes to mildew control in the vineyard. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

According to research from the University of California Davis, chardonnay wine grape pomace could potentially transition from waste to a useful tool for human health. Lead author, Amanda Sinrod, said this research is one of the first to investigate the potential bioactive compounds in Chardonnay marc, particularly, oligosaccharides and phenolics. "Both of th ...

Seniors in Washington State University’s wine science program rolled out an exclusive wine made available for purchase during April’s Private Barrel Auction. Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, director of WSU’s Wine Science Center, said what makes this wine variety unique is that the students started with Petit Verdot as the main component, which provide a flavor and texture the students enjoyed. "And

Today’s Northwest Farm Credit Services Quarterly Commodity Snapshot Series turns to pears as well as the wine industry. Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12 month profitability index sees pear growers breaking even. "Although pears are receiving more favorable pricing due to more manageable supplies and good quality fruit, growers yields were down.  The ...

In Today's PNW Ag Network Wine Minute, Washington State University is working on a smart phone app that can produce crop estimates. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

According to the Washington state Wine Commission, the wine grape harvest was slightly smaller last year, but the quality was still high. The Commission’s annual Grape Production Report, compiled with information provided by all Washington State wineries, showed 178,500 tons of wine grapes were harvested in 2020, an 11% decrease compared to 2019. ...

Washington and Oregon’s wine grape industries suffered significant damage during wildfires that ripped through the region late last summer. But it wasn’t just the Northwest that reported huge losses. A new USDA report reveals wildfires in northern California wiped out almost half the value of the 2020 crop. Grape gro ...

This spring, Oregon State University will offer an on-line course, Principles of Vineyard Management. OSU Viticulture Extension Specialist, Patty Skinkis, said the course will cover establishing, designing, implementing and managing a vineyard ...

On Tuesday, Washington Representative Dan Newhouse, Oregon’s Peter DeFazio, joined California reps Mike Thompson, Barbara Lee and Jimmy Panetta to reintroduce the WHIP+ Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill introduced by Members from West Coast states hit hard by wildfires this summer and fall. The prop ...