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March 2024
Vineyard Pest Management Workshop – Western Washington
This event has been cancelled. Join us for this all-day, hands-on workshop on vineyard pest management and sprayer calibration! Location: Langley, WA WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Offered: 6 Credits Agenda: 8:30 AM Check-In 8:45 AM Introduction of the Day 9:00 AM Principles of Pest Management In order to effectively manage a pest, we have to know their biology. This talk will cover key environmental factors that influence how the powdery mildew and Botrytis bunch rot fungi…
Find out more »Pruning Competition
Bahco Pruning Tools is sponsoring a pruning contest on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ravenholt Teaching Vineyard near the WSU Wine Science Center in Richland. The inaugural event will be open to the first 20 vineyard employees , students, or industry members who register. Winners will be judged on precision and timeliness. Cash prizes, pruning tools, and belt buckles will be awarded to contest winners and all participants will receive a Bahco swag bag.…
Find out more »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. Pre-registration is required. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wave-washington-advancements-in-viticulture-enology-tickets-852588754917 There will be 1 WSDA Pesticide Certification Credit available! Registration closes Monday, April 8th. Agenda 1:00 – 1:10 pm Welcome – Washington State Wine Commission 1:10 – 1:30…
Find out more »World-Wide Experience in Management of Malolactic Fermentation Seminar
Washington State University Viticulture & Enology, Lallemand Inc., and Washington Wine Technical Group invite you to join us at this FREE seminar Limited seats, please register early April 12, 2024 Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center 359 University Dr. Richland, WA 1:00 PM Registration 1:30-1:50 PM INTRODUCTION: Managing malolactic fermentation in Washington wines (Prof. Thomas Henick-Kling) 1:50-2:30 PM MANAGEMENT OF MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION (M. Déléris, S. Krieger-Weber) Selected Bacteria - Production and Practical Guidelines for Use Yeast-bacteria interactions Moment of selected…
Find out more »Cougs Give
The Viticulture and Enology Department is strengthened by our community, and our community is loyal, passionate, and tenacious! With the Cougar community and the Washington State wine industry behind us, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! On April 17, 2024, we will rally our community through #CougsGive, WSU's annual day of giving, to support Viticulture and Enology students in need! We invite you to show your support by participating on social channels, sharing your own story, making a contribution, and encouraging Cougs and…
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