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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…
Find out more »August 2024
WSU / WSGS Viticulture Field Day
We are delighted to announce the 2024 Washington State University / Washington State Grape Society Viticulture Field Day. Event Details When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Time: 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM Where: Figgins Winery, 3917 Mill Creek Road, Walla Walla, WA. Please plan to carpool to reduce total traffic to the site. Cost: $20 Registration will be limited to 80 people. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wsu-wsgs-viticulture-field-day-tickets-916754225567 We have been approved for 1 WSDA pesticide recertification credit. We are unable to offer ODA…
Find out more »September 2024
Webinar: Regulatory Roadmap for Importing Grapes by British Columbia Wineries: First Mover Experiences.
AIDV (International Wine Law Association) - Canada, with support from AIDV’s U.S. Section, is pleased to present our Fall 2024 webinar offering the account of first movers in British Columbia and Washington State, with a focus on the regulatory and business process of importing grapes or juice. Their experiences to date can offer a roadmap for winery and vineyard operators and their advisors on both sides of the Canada – U.S. border. Such a roadmap may be adapted for future…
Find out more »October 2024
Weather with AgWeatherNet – Inversion Forecasting
From Oct 24, 2024, 3:30 pm to Oct 24, 2024, 4:30 pm Join WSU AWN team to learn about a new forecasting platform on AWN to detect inversions and optimal use of wind machines particularly in frost protection with fruit crops. AWN team will discuss the basics of inversions, how they can be monitored, and the network of 47 towers now forecasting WA inversions. There will also be a live demo of how to use the new forecasts in AWN.…
Find out more »November 2024
Weather with AgWeatherNet – Grape and Blueberry Cold Hardiness Models
From Nov 13, 2024, 3:30 pm to Nov 13, 2024, 4:30 pm Join WSU team to learn about how to use the grape and blueberry cold hardiness models. There will be a live demo of the models and discussion of assumptions. Then a presention on recent studies from WSU CPAAS comparing bud vs air temperatures and the feasibility of using both temperatures in cold hardiness models. PRESENTERS: Michelle Moyer, WSU V&E; Gwen Hoheisel, WSU Extension; Srikanth Gorthi, WSU BYSE Format:…
Find out more »Walla Walla Grape Day (Oregon State University)
The first Walla Walla Grape Day, sponsored by Oregon State University and the Enology and Viticulture Institute at Walla Walla Valley College, is scheduled for November 15. The full day, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will feature sessions on viticulture, interactive research wine tasting session and lunch. Several pesticide credits have been requested. Reserve your spot early as seating is limited. Early bird registration is $40 per person and increases to $50 after October 18. Featured educational presentations: Vintage…
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