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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. 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 »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 »June 2024
West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force 2024 Summit
Please join the West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force for the 2024 Annual Smoke Summit, taking place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 1:00 PM PT - 4:00 PM PT. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yiHmND0oRpuphwaJsmgslQ#/registration AGENDA Welcome/Overview of Task Force and Priorities- Natalie Collins, President, California Association of Winegrape Growers Introduction of ARS partners Overview of National Smoke Research Program Tim Rinehart - USDA-ARS Crop Production and Protection National Program Leader for Specialty crops, Beltsville, MD ARS Smoke Scientist Research Focus - Arran…
Find out more »American Society for Enology and Viticulture Annual Conference
2024 National Conference 75th ASEV National Conference June 17 – 20, 2024 Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront Portland, Oregon USA For more information, visit: https://www.asev.org/2024-national-conference
Find out more »July 2024
CPAAS and AgWeatherNet Open House!
WSU CAHNRS’s Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems (CPAAS) and AgWeatherNet (AWN) are hosting an Open House. This event will provide growers, agricultural industry professionals, crop consultants, government representatives and researchers an update from both units on weather and crop sensing as well as cutting-edge agricultural technologies being researched at WSU. Highlights of this year's event include technology exhibition related to 1) robotic pruning, thinning, pollination, nutrient application and harvesting, 2) site-specific frost/heat stress monitoring and management, 3) precision/smart…
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