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March 2024
WAVEx – Putting Beneficial Insects To Work
The Washington State Wine Commission (WSWC) and Washington State University (WSU) invite wine grape growers to register for an upcoming webinar that shares recent research about biological control in wine grapes. The Speaker: Dr. David James, WSU entomologist, will share insights of recently completed research studying aerial release of beneficial insects and predators in Washington wine grape vineyards and use of attractants to optimize their work. The two-year project evaluated the effectiveness of combining the insect attractant methyl salicylate with…
Find out more »April 2024
WAVE – WSU Connect 2024
Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) is the Washington wine industry’s signature research event. The research seminar is a partnership between Washington State University and the Washington State Wine Commission. This year’s WAVE highlights the industry connection to WSU’s Viticulture and Enology faculty and students. Registration com Agenda 1:00 – 1:10 pm Welcome – Washington State Wine Commission 1:10 – 1:30 pm WSU Viticulture and Enology Department Update – Jean Dodson Peterson 1:30 – 1:55 pm Optimizing Vineyard Nutrition…
Find out more »May 2024
2024 Viticulture Intern Boot Camp
Description This all-day workshop is targeted to provide a baseline level of knowledge to company interns specializing in activities or training related to Washington State viticulture. The idea is to train interns in: 1) What Happens Throughout a WA Growing Season, 2) Pest and Disease Scouting, 3) Cold Damage and Yield Estimation, 4) Nutrient Disorder Identification and Understanding Fertilizers, and 5) General Internship Planning and Organization. Participants will have both in-class and in-vineyard experiences, and will also begin to develop…
Find out more »August 2024
WSU / WSGS Viticulture Field Day
Save the Date! The WSU / WSGS annual Viticulture Field Day has moved to a new day of the week: Wednesday! More details coming in early summer. https://extension.wsu.edu/about-extension/extension-is-for-everyone/
Find out more »November 2024
2024 Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting
Save the Date! More information on the Washington State Grape Society annual meeting can be found at: https://www.grapesociety.org/annual-meeting.html
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