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Devyani Isabel Gupta, a young grower in Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Devyani, a past recipient of the Walter J. Clore Scholarship,
Good to Know: Biocontrol for bunch rot
Native yeasts have potential to inhibit fungal disease in Washington vineyards.
Lessons in doing the impossible
Sunnyside vineyard’s conversion to drip irrigation and mechanical pruning lead to lessons at Viticulture Day.
Napa Valley faces watershed moment
Woodland concerns behind vote to limit Napa vineyards.
Doug Gore announces retirement from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
The Woodinville, Washington-based wine maker also announced the promotions of two vice presidents.
New regulations over wine wastewater
Reactions are mixed over new rule requiring many Washington state wineries to obtain a permit.
Virginia is for wine lovers
Vineyard acreage is expanding to keep up with state’s wine industry, now valued at $1.37 billion.
Constance Savage named general manager of L’Ecole N° 41
L’Ecole’s current general manager Debbie Frol will retire at the end of the year.
Ste. Michelle president and CEO to retire
Ted Baseler, President and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, is ending his storied and acclaimed career with the company.
Vineyard sprayers: Applying knowledge
Washington State University sprayer evaluation helps growers optimize vineyard sprayer performance.
Wine tech award winners
New products help take the guesswork out of the vineyard.
Be gone, starlings
Bird control in British Columbia benefits from area-wide approach.
Washington State Wine announces priorities for research program
A new list of priorities developed with input from winemakers and wine grape growers in Washington state will guide the Washington State Wine’s funding recommendations for research in 2019.
Studying the rot of the problem
Botrytis bunch rot and sour rot are not the same, and these clusters of
Steven Murray Jr., a young grower from Bakersfield, California
family background / Steven has helped change Murray Family Farms’ business, adding farm
Divide to conquer pests?
Boutique grower credits unconventional trellis system for pest and disease prevention.
Shredding research in Midwest vineyards
MSU study finds some benefits in using mechanized leaf removal.
Elizabeth Bourcier, a young grower from Walla Walla, Washington
family background / Elizabeth studied winemaking and viticulture at Walla Walla Community College
In case of smoke, take quick action
The Nun Fire, one of Central California’s infamous 2017 blazes, burns on Sugarloaf Ridge
Promoting native plants in vineyards
Will they prove worth the trouble for growers?
Better ways to manage vine vigor
Georgia researcher shares three tips for controlling growth in grapevines.
Should you spend now to save later?
As labor costs rise, investing in vineyard mechanization will become increasingly cost-effective.
Weed eaters
Herbicide resistance pushes California grape growers to try bringing back weed control strategies such as sheep and cultivation.
Weed worries: Herbicide-resistant species are top of mind
Glyphosate-resistance is primary weed concern for wine grape growers in Washington state.
Learn how research benefits wine industry at two events
Washington State University and the Washington Wine Commission are co-sponsoring events to provide information on
The worldwide view of wine from Washington : Video
Speakers at the 2018 Washington Winegrowers annual convention bring big-picture perspective.
Venture vineyardists
Industry experts offer branding and marketing strategies for grape growers.
Grape expectations: WSU publishes 45-page guide on vineyard nutrition
Updated "Vineyard Nutrient Management in Washington State" replaces 4-page document.
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Dollars from China fuel a new Washington vineyard and resort
Washington wine foundation adds new members
Four people have joined the Washington Wine Industry Foundation as board directors. They are Corina
Hunting for vineyard disease vectors
Buffalo treehopper emerges as a potential carrier of virus that causes red blotch disease.
More good mites wanted this year
Biocontrol and low-pesticide systems appear to be working in controlling mites in vineyards.
2017 Washington wine grapes fetched high prices
Washington wine grape growers harvested 227,000 tons in 2017, according to the Crush Report released
On a mission to vanquish viruses in vineyards
Researcher aims to better understand prevalence of viral infections — and to develop quick tests for detecting them.
Resistance rising for powdery mildew
Last year’s weather made was especially challenging in battling disease in Western U.S.
20 years in the making
Milbrandt brothers look back on two decades in Washington’s wine grape industry as they open the state’s largest custom wine bottling operation.
Watch and learn
Michigan State University’s new video series highlights grape and wine research.
Washington Winegrowers honor longtime industry leaders
The Washington Winegrowers Association honored four longtime industry leaders on Tuesday during a lunch banquet
On the hunt for nematodes
Washington researchers launch big-picture project to figure out how best to protect vineyards against root parasites.
Using palissage to slow vigorous vines
Tucking or wrapping shoots to slow growth offers promising alternative to hedging for canopy control in Cornell trials.
Five tips for tying grapevines
Michigan State University viticulture extension educator has some tricks to make work easier in the vineyard.
Scharlau: Progress, process and unity
Washington Winegrowers has mission to be an industry voice for both growers and vinters.
A flash of enhancement for red grapes
Hopes are high that new technology can improve Michigan reds.
Great grape growth in Michigan
Economic study shows soaring winery industry.
Oliver May, a young grower from Alderdale, Washington
family background/ Oliver started farming at age 27 with his parents, Milo and
WAVEx event set for March 15
WAVEx event set for March 15
Hansen: Two sciences must grow together
Grape growing research must not ignore the research involved in winemaking.
Going green with reds and whites
Will the investment in eco-certification for your vineyard pay off? It depends.
Plight of the Concords
Juice grape prices inching up, but acreage decline continues.
Washington wine people meet Jan.18-19 to discuss research
The Washington State Wine Commission will hold its annual Research Review on January 18 and