Join WSU Viticulture Extension and the Washington State Grape Society for our 2020 Viticulture Field Day - in a virtual fashion!  This "Field Day" will be presented in a 3-part series on July 9th, 16th, and 23rd. When and Who: Thursday, July 9 -  Paul Schreiner, USDA-ARS. "Understanding grapevine root growth and nutrient uptake for better vineyard management." Thursday, July 16 - Doug Walsh, WSU. "Managing Mealybugs: Life cycle, control tactics, and insecticide resistance management." Thursday, July 23 - Dave…

Join Washington State Grape Society and WSU Viticulture Extension for our Frost-Free Viticulture Field Days Seminar Series! Thursday, December 3rd, 3:00-4:00 PM Pacific:  Alternative Weed Management with Dr. Graham Brodie, University of Melbourne Wednesday, December 16th, 1:30-2:30 PM Pacific: Trunk Disease Management with Dr. Kendra Baumgartner, USDA-ARS. These presentations will be delivered via ZOOM.  2 WSDA Pesticide Applicator recertification credits are available (1 for each day). Register for this event at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1_7c3ptfS_CaXCWEmoBF_A Cost:  $11 total (includes registration for both days).

Description Fungicide resistance to Powdery mildew and Botrytis bunch rot is a growing concern for grape producers. Developing spray programs that focus not only on disease management, but also fungicide resistance mitigation can be challenging. This workshop is designed to assist crop consultants, vineyard managers or anyone who writes or recommends fungicide programs, with developing a fungicide spray program for wine in Western Washington, with a focus designing programs that are predominately based on organic chemistries, but who also might…

WAVE Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology (WAVE) has become the signature research event for Washington's wine industry. Co-sponsored by the Wine Commission and Washington State University, the annual research seminars and webinars are designed to bring viticulture and enology research results into the hands of users and raise awareness of the value of research amongst grape growers and winemakers. WAVE follows an all-day format to highlight both viticulture and enology research. WAVEx is a condensed version, but with more practical application. WAVEx allows the Wine…

WAVE is the Washington wine industry's signature research seminar/webinar and stands for Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology. WAVEx seminars/webinars feature research in a condensed format. WAVE and WAVEx events are sponsored by the Washington State Wine Commission and Washington State University. This webinar dives into the latest findings of smoke impact research sponsored by the Washington wine industry and Dr. Tom Collins, WSU assistant professor. Register for this webinar at: https://washingtonwine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P1BVZ_6VToiRSlRDg_BBPw

Presenters Pablo Palmández Agricultural Extension Specialist, PNASH Center June Spector Associate Professor, UW This module will provide strategies and tools for identifying, preventing, and treating heat illnesses on the farm. The team will share research findings and the Heat, Education, and Awareness Tools (HEAT) developed in collaboration with farmworkers and educators. The webinar is available in English and Spanish. For more information, including registration, please visit: https://osha.washington.edu/professional-development/course/pnashag-030322   In this 4-part webinar series, PNASH researchers and community partners will share how to…

STOP THE SPREAD: "PESTS TO WATCH OUT FOR" WEBINAR SERIES Learn how to identify pests that are not currently in Washington State. It is important to be able to identify and understand the pest, the management approaches and migration of the pest. Webinar Information: Pest to Watch Out For: Xiphinema index Presenter: Inga Zasada, USDA-ARS May 18, 2023 at 12:00-1:00 PM Please direct questions to kelsey@washingtonwinefoundation.org This event is co-presented by WSU Viticulture Extension and the Washington Wine Industry Foundation,…

STOP THE SPREAD: "PESTS TO WATCH OUT FOR" WEBINAR SERIES Learn how to identify pests that are not currently in Washington State. It is important to be able to identify and understand the pest, the management approaches and migration of the pest. Webinar Information: Registration is free, but is required for each webinar Pest to Watch Out For: Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Presenter: David Haviland, UCCE July 6, 2023 at 12:00-1:00 PM Registration:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfumgqDgqH9YsVCeZBDmHHjs_FBo1H4Ej#/registration Please direct questions to kelsey@washingtonwinefoundation.org This event is…

STOP THE SPREAD: "PESTS TO WATCH OUT FOR" WEBINAR SERIES Learn how to identify pests that are not currently in Washington State. It is important to be able to identify and understand the pest, the management approaches and migration of the pest. Webinar Information: Registration is free, but is required for each webinar. Pest to Watch Out For: Xylella Fastidiosa Presenter: Leonardo De La Fuente, Auburn Agriculture August 10, 2023 at 3:00-4:00 PM Registration:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAof-qtrTosGNM1PsenBOM05tpXK7gCL0MS#/registration Please direct questions to kelsey@washingtonwinefoundation.org…

Join WSU Viticulture Extension and the Washington Grape and Wine Research Program (Washington Wine Commission) for this webinar on the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. Spotted lanternfly is a major threat to wine grape production in the United States and has greatly impacted the regions where the invasive species has taken hold. Dr. Michela Centinari, associate professor of viticulture at Pennsylvania State University, will share her firsthand knowledge of spotted lantern fly. Learn why keeping it out of Washington should be a…

Attention Northwest fruit tree and grapevine nurseries and fruit growers!  This webinar will offer everything you need to know about the process of certifying fruit trees and grapevines for sale in the Pacific northwest. You will learn about about where nurseries access plants that will go into state certification programs, what the state requirements are for certified plants and how they change from state to state, and what the difference is between "clean", and state-certified plants. When: Dec 20, 2023…

Join us for an information discussion on grape cold hardiness, grape cold damage, and how to respond if you found you have cold damage in your vineyards. This webinar will be primarily focused on resources and responses for growers in the Pacific Northwest. When: Thursday, Feb 1st, 3:00 PM This will be a group "meeting" style Zoom event without formal presentations. To facilitate open and candid discussions, it will not be recorded. Another meeting will be offered on February 15th…

Join us for an information discussion on grape cold hardiness, grape cold damage, and how to respond if you found you have cold damage in your vineyards. This webinar will be primarily focused on resources and responses for growers in the Pacific Northwest. When: Thursday, Feb 15th, 3:00 PM Where: This discussion will be via ZOOM, and the link and password are provided below.  In order to sign-on to this event, you do need to have a registered ZOOM account. …