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May 2022
2022 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 »July 2022
WAVE 2022
Washington Advancements in Viticulture and Enology The seminar will share results of recently completed research projects and sensory evaluation of the research wines made as part of the projects. Registration fee: $15 Registration closes 25 July 2022. For more information, visit: https://www.washingtonwine.org/wave/ SEMINAR TOPICS & SPEAKERS 1:00 pm • WELCOME -Melissa Hansen, Washington State Wine Commission Research Program Director, and Dr. Thomas Henick-Kling, Director of WSU Viticulture and Enology Program 1:15 pm • Evaluation of Freeze Impact on Cabernet Sauvignon…
Find out more »August 2022
WSGS / WSU Viticulture Field Day
We are delighted to announce the 2022 Washington State University / Washington State Grape Society Viticulture Field Day. This will be an in-person event. Event Details When: Thursday, August 11 Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Where: WSU Prosser IAREC - Main Campus Vineyards. Please plan to carpool to reduce total traffic to research sites. Cost: $20 Registration is closed. This event has been approved for 2 WSDA pesticide recertification credits. Event Description This outdoor educational event will feature a…
Find out more »September 2022
Red Blotch Management Field Demonstration
Can you control red blotch in your vineyard? Grapevine red blotch is one of the major viral diseases affecting vine health; delaying fruit ripening, and reducing fruit yield and quality. Learn more about red blotch, vineyard scouting and testing, benefits of roguing symptomatic vines and best management control. Event Information: Friday, September 9, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Dineen Vineyards, 2980 Gilbert Road, Zillah, WA Presenters: Naidu Rayapati (WSU Prosser IAREC)Patrick Rawn (Two Mountain Winery) To RSVP,…
Find out more »November 2022
A New Approach to Reducing Cold Damage in Fruit Crops
A New Approach to Reducing Cold Damage in Fruit Crops When: 8 November, 10 am – 1 pm (lunch provided) Where: Student Union Building at Washington State University TriCities Campus, 2770 University Drive, Richland, WA. Video conference link available upon request New research at WSU has shown great potential for reducing cold damage in fruit crops using Plant-Based Dispersions (PBDS), sprayable insulating coatings comprised largely of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibrils. These coatings have been effective at reducing…
Find out more »2022 Northwest Small Fruits Research Conference
The NCSFR invites you to attend the Northwest Small Fruits Research Conference at the Red Lion Hotel, Kennewick Columbia Center in Kennewick, WA. Mark your calendars for Nov 14th-16th, 2022. We expect to host a live conference, with in-person presentations from this year's researchers. Attendees can choose between in-person and virtual ticket options. Tickets available soon! Book your hotel stay by October 22, 2022 to receive a discount. Red Lion Columbia Center Hotel 1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336 1) Book…
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