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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…
Find out more »Washington State Grape Society Annual Meeting
More information, including agenda and registration will be posted at: https://www.grapesociety.org/wsgs-events.html
Find out more »December 2022
Guest Seminar: THE OXHRATOXIN A STORY: What we already know and what we need to know
Presented By: Dr. Massimo Ferrara Dr. Massimo Ferrara is a research scientist at the Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA), National Research Council (CNR), in Bari, Italy. Dr. Ferrara will discuss Ochratoxin A (OTA), a mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species which is responsible for contaminating many food products including cereals, coffee, cocoa, grapes and derivatives. OTA is a potent nephrotoxin, classified as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).…
Find out more »January 2023
Unified Wine and Grape Symposium
For more information on the 2023 Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, please visit: https://www.unifiedsymposium.org/header-event/2023-unified-symposium
Find out more »Stop the Spread: Effective Options for Managing Leafroll
Dates and Locations Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - Walla Walla, WA (Hampton Inn, 1531 Kelly Place, Walla Walla) Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Prosser, WA (The Clore Center, 2140A Wine Country Rd, Prosser) Registration Information Preregistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome until meeting space capacity is met. WALLA WALLA - Tuesday, January 24 PROSSER - Wednesday, January 25 Approved for 3 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Approved for 3 ODA Pesticide Recertification Credits Refreshments will be provided. Agenda (For Both…
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