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Fruit breeder David Cain honored for industry contributions
David Cain The American Pomological Society awarded the 2020 Wilder Medal, its highest honor, to
Seeing a future for crop estimation technology — Video
Growers put AI crop estimation to use in vineyards.
Nature and nurture at Sicilian vineyard
Santa Tresa owners are taking organic approach to grow wine grapes on centuries-old site.
How to do your do-over
Why replanting vineyards is more than just planting again.
Grape growers ready to root
Washington’s leading grapevine nursery shares what growers need to know if they want to plant grafted vines.
Birds flee when drones fly
WSU researchers test unmanned aerial systems as bird deterrents.
Maureen O’Callaghan, a young grower from Ephrata, Washington
Maureen graduated from Walla Walla Community College’s viticulture and enology program and joined Shaw Vineyards as a viticulturist in 2018. She is the daughter of Carol and John O’Callaghan.
Combining efforts to boost return on mechanization
Vineyard managers use mechanical tools in tandem to stretch labor savings.
Time for more grapevine testing
Washington State University virologist encourages grape growers to test more often.
Vineyard mechanization putting people first
Even wineries that prefer hand-picked grapes can use mechanization as a tool to improve vineyard management.
Wine Foundation elects new board members
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release the election of Erik McLaughlin,
Auction of Washington Wines moving to virtual events in 2020
Auction of Washington Wines announced it is moving all 2020 events to a virtual-only format.
Colossal Cabernet trial under the California sun
“Mother of all Cabernet trials” takes on changing climate.
Grapes without glyphosate
Moving toward IPM for weed control requires diversifying herbicides.
Washington Winegrowers Association elects board and officers
Becca de Kleine and Carrie Arredondo were elected to the board of directors of the
Consumer conscious wine marketing
Sustainability sells, but surveys show consumers don’t always understand it.
Wine of the times
In an era of too many bottles for too few drinkers, industry must adapt to new tastes, say experts at the Washington Winegrowers Association’s annual gathering.
Brittany Komm, a young grower from East Wenatchee, Washington
Brittany is the senior viticulturist — also known as the “grape lady” — at Precept Wine Brands. She obtained her graduate degree at Washington State University.
Making soil more alive
Grape growers turn to compost to boost long-term soil health.
New wine grape varieties from old genetics
Generations of back-crossing with traditional European wine cultivars yields new Pierce’s disease-resistant selections with high wine quality.
The spread of spotted lanternfly
Penn State developing management techniques for invasive pest.
Winegrowers honors industry leaders
Day 3 of the Washington Winegrowers annual meeting features award luncheon
Vineyard health check draws a crowd
Hot topics on day 2 of the Washington Winegrowers’ annual meeting: How to determine when a vineyard block has reached the end of its useful life and how best to replant.
How to claw back market share
Day one of the Washington Winegrowers Association annual conference focuses on marketing challenges and opportunities.
Wasps becoming more worrisome for grape growers
Yellow jackets, hornets a growing problem in Midwest grapes.
Growers keeping watch for phylloxera
With phylloxera found in more parts of Washington, there’s still no cause for panic.
Matt Murphy, a young grower from Geneva, New York
Matt is a first-generation tree fruit grower and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in viticulture, enology and plant sciences. He’s a farm manager at Red Jacket Orchards and is the son of Tina and Marty Murphy.
Frozen leaves can affect wine flavors
Widespread frost damage hits Washington wine grape growers, raising concerns about how frozen canopy impacts quality.
Scharlau: Ensuring clean plant sustainability
National Clean Plant Network vital to success of the grape, hop and tree fruit industries.
Space satellites also good for grapes
Microsatellites made for orbit have agricultural applications.
When the growing gets tough
Washington hort show speakers paint grim, but not hopeless, economic picture of the industry.
Embracing opportunity at Washington Winegrowers
Wine grape growers prepare for annual convention in March.
Good to Know: Spotted lanternfly risk regions mapped
New analysis shows suitable habitat for invasive sapsucker in Washington’s wine grape and tree fruit production regions.
Hansen: A lot to look forward to
Eight great reasons to be excited about V&E research.
Fungicide resistance a growing concern
Michigan grape growers must take steps to manage powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot.
Getting misty for evaporative cooling
WSU researcher works on evaporative cooling for wine grapes.
Wildlife management: Deer, birds and bears, oh my
Wildlife a concern for Northwest Michigan growers.
On the way to supplying local organic demand
One New York-based grocery chain invests in organic farming to help its suppliers meet customer demand, but for fruit, it has a long way to go.
Grape juice prices getting better
U.S. juice grape prices inch up as production and demand fall in line.
Survey seeks input on selling sustainable wine
New grant helps industry ask what wine drinkers want when it comes to green wine.
Preview: 2020 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Tree fruit, stone fruit and wine grape sessions will cover multiple aspects of production.
New California wine grape cultivars offer Pierce’s disease resistance
Camminare Noir, one of five new cultivars released by University of California, Davis, in December,
Canopy double poses no trouble
Vineyard trial shows 50 percent more yield on Scott Henry trellis system compared to VSP.
Wine industry icon handles hectic harvest
Renowned Washington wine grape grower helps to keep boutique vineyards in business.
Project aims to reframe the conversation about food and farming
Nonprofit founder will discuss ongoing project about food and farming during Great Lakes EXPO.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation opens 2020 scholarships
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced in a news release four scholarship opportunities for undergraduate
Felco pruning contest scheduled Jan. 31 in New York
Second annual event hosted by Cornell University.
Renewed research in the Rogue Valley
Oregon State University Extension plants new vineyards for studies as region’s wine grape acreage continues to grow.
Rootstocks a new reality for Pacific Northwest vineyards
Following phylloxera findings, Washington wine grape growers rooting for information on rootstocks.
Washington vineyards facing phylloxera
Findings prove an unspoken, potential problem is no longer just a possibility, opening the door to management.