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May 2023
2023 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 »Ravenholt Lecture Series Webinar: The National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Davis – conserving genetic diversity of grapes and tree fruits
The National Clonal Germplasm Repository at Davis - conserving genetic diversity of grapes and tree fruits The USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Davis, CA maintains diverse collections of 14 crops, including grapes and stone fruit. These collections are held as living plants and include historic varieties as well as wild relatives from throughout their native ranges. This germplasm is distributed free of charge and intellectual property to researchers and plant breeders around the world, and information is made available…
Find out more »June 2023
Field Day – Mechanized Vineyard Planting
Join us for an Open House on Mechanized Vineyard Planting! This is the first public event to kick off the establishment of a new vineyard planted to study the influence of vineyard management practices on soil health. This vineyard will be planted using a mechanized planting service offered by Vinomatos (https://www.vinomatos.com/en/), and we are inviting you to come and see this process. This is a collaborative project between USDA and WSU scientists, and we invite you to informally watch the…
Find out more »Spotted Lanternfly State Action Plan Webinar
Event Information When: June 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM Pacific More info and registration: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/event/washington-state-spotted-lanternfly-state-action-plan-webinar/ Event Description The Washington Invasive Species Council is hosting a webinar to introduce Washington’s Spotted Lanternfly State Action Plan to stakeholders and any other interested parties. The purpose of this webinar is ultimately to seek feedback from industry and stakeholders that will be incorporated into the final version. The webinar will cover not only Washington’s State Action Plan, but also provide an overview of…
Find out more »July 2023
Stop the Spread: Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Webinar
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…
Find out more »2023 Washington Rootstock Field Day
Join us for our second Washington Rootstock Field Day! Hosted by Inland Desert Nursery and Washington State University Viticulture Extension, with support by Western SARE. Attendance will be limited to 50 people, to facilitate vineyard tours and discussion. Registration will close on 7 July 2023. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-washington-rootstock-field-day-tickets-647584802577 Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 AM - Arrival and Check-in 9:15 – 9:50 AM - Rootstock Selection and Choice – Jean Dodson Peterson, WSU VE. Fundamentals of the different rootstock species…
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