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Derric Kirschenmann, a young grower from Shafter, California
Derric decided to work alongside his family over a decade ago to grow the business north of Bakersfield.
Native flora can attract beneficial insects to the vineyards and orchards
Between rows, think local
Studies show no downside to trying cover crops in vineyards
Beneath the vines
Do you have enough active carbon in your soil?
WSU extension specialist offers tips on how to track the health of your orchard.
How’s the quality of your water?
Research helps to develop guidelines for dealing with salinity, sodicity in the vineyard.
Fighting honeybee decline with instrumental insemination — Video
WSU researchers hope to breed better bees
A new, old bee
From high in the Tien Shan Mountains of Central Asia, Washington State University entomologists Steve Sheppard and Brandon Hopkins have brought home semen from a new strain of honeybees that evolved right alongside the wild apple tree.
Following your vines, not your calendar, makes for more successful vineyards
The key to managing productive vineyards in Washington’s variable climate is to make management decisions
Mulch madness at Oregon soil workshop
David Granatstein of the Washington State University Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
National Grape & Wine Initiative names new president
Donnell Brown has been named president of the National Grape & Wine Initiative, succeeding Camron
Wasps released to eat stink bug eggs
A Trissolcus japonicus parasitoid wasp lays eggs inside brown marmorated stink bug eggs at
Lacey Lybeck, a young grower from Pasco, Washington
family background/ Lacey grew up working alongside her family on their farm Hulbert
FSMA answers: Preparing your facility
Questions abound about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. To keep you abreast of
Can grapes rebound after a hailstorm?
To hail and back: Some results can be ugly, but still productive.
Nematodes worm their way into vineyards
A series of ongoing experiments and a rootstock trial are attempting to shed light on an often invisible problem in Washington’s vineyards: plant-parasitic nematodes.
Wine grape research seminar set for April 19
Registration is open for Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology, a research-focused seminar designed for grape
WSU to host event on climate’s effect on grapes
In the Pacific Northwest, the warm spring and summer of 2016 led to the earliest
Washington wine grape harvest sets record
Washington state's wine grape harvest set a record in 2016, according to the Washington State
Washington wine fundraiser nets $145,000
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation raised more than $145,000 at its Feb. 8 fundraiser event
ITFA Day 3: “From Bud to Bin”
Mike Robinson talks to IFTA participants about his partial, tilted shade cloth in one
Tips for putting the fight back in fungicide
WSU extension specialist shares tips to overcome spray resistance.
Is it really clean? Aggressive cleaning makes big difference
Study shows areas with floor, wall damage are key harborage sites for Listeria.
High tunnels extend vineyard growing season
Mari Vineyards gets up to 25 more growing degree-days for grapes grown under tunnel structures
Speakers dig into geological topics on final day of wine grape grower meetings
Speakers address Washington Winegrower attendees during the morning sessions covering the state’s climate and
Clusters along the Columbia
Next to towering basalt cliffs, Washington winemaker finds great climate for growing grapes.
Second day of wine grape grower meetings focuses on farming by phenology
As a snowstorm raged outside, attendees at the Washington Winegrowers conference in Kennewick, Washington were
Hansen: A focus on wine research
As the first year of the Washington wine industry’s amplified research program is now behind
New name announced for Washington’s wine grape growers
The Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers kicked off its annual meeting with a big
NGWI picks 13 board members, 3 officers
Jupiter grape variety the Washington State Viticulture Field Day in Prosser, Washington on August
Times for new vines
Workers at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Canoe Ridge Vineyard near Paterson, Washington, plant Cabernet
Have your grapevines weathered the weather?
Some of Côte Bonneville's vines in their Yakima valley vineyard is covered by recent
Chris Oakes, Young Grower from Lyndonville, New York
family background/ Chris is a fourth-generation farmer who works with many of his
Empire State Producers Expo: Thursday wrapup
A hard cider tasting wrapped up one of the final sessions of the Empire
Grape and wine research review rescheduled for Jan. 30-31
The Washington State Grape and Wine Research Program’s research review has been rescheduled for January
Empire State Producers Expo: Wednesday wrapup
A sparsely attended but lively discussion about H-2A guest workers highlighted Wednesday’s proceedings at the
Empire State Producers Expo: Tuesday wrapup
Craig Kahlke, Cornell University fruit quality management extension specialist, helps New York apple grower
Empire State Producers Expo: Monday wrapup
Elizabeth Bihn About 50 farmers, many of them apple growers, took one of
Managing a variable vineyard
Research team aims to develop ‘prescription map’ for vineyards.
Oregon’s largest apple grower sells to Washington company
Earl Brown & Sons, the largest apple grower and packer in Oregon, has been sold
Public input requested on labor practices charter
The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association are seeking public input on a
Wine industry leaders, growers team up to discuss policy agenda
A new requirement for wineries to obtain permits for wastewater, such as in this
Concord grape prices still disappoint
Low prices continue, though juice grape growers haul in good production.
Mercer to be honored with Rising Star Award
Rob Mercer, owner of Mercer Estates Winery, will be honored with the Rising Star Award
Additional scholarships available for Washington farmers market convention
The Washington State Farmers Market Association has received funding for an additional 25 specialty crop
Wine grape industry continues hot growth
About three tons of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are transferred to a gondola for transport
Grape Society presents its annual awards
The Washington State Grape Society presented three industry awards at the annual meeting in November
How does smoke affect wine grapes?
Researcher tests the effects of wildfire smoke on grapes and wine
Industry groups lend plenty of opportunities for growers to get involved
In Washington’s tree fruit industry, three state commissions, four federal marketing orders, numerous nonprofit associations
Finding the right people
Orchards and packing houses aren’t the only places in the fruit industry with a labor shortage. Universities also are struggling to hire researchers and educators needed to keep the industry ahead of pest pressures, prepared for food safety requirements, growing new varieties and in tune with emerging technology.