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February 2020
VitisGen2 Webinar – Economics of New Varieties
In this presentation, Professor Julian Alston and Dr. Olena Sambucci from UC Davis will give an overview of the basic economics of grape varietal innovations and how those methods and ideas are being used in the Trait Economics element of VitisGen2. This will include (1) a general overview of how economists approach the issue of valuing the past and prospective returns to investments in developing new crop varieties, (2) some discussion of the special features of perennial crops and grapes…
Find out more »FRAME Workshop – Powdery Mildew Management for Beginners
This workshop is designed for new crop consultants, vineyard managers or anyone who would like a beginner refresher course on the principles to designing a disease management program. 4 WSDA Pesticide credits will be offered. Preregistration is required: Please visit the event website for more information, including registration: https://framenetworks.wsu.edu/event/2020-wa-fungicide-workshop/
Find out more »Research Review
Winemakers, wine grape growers asked for input on industry research proposals at annual Research Review event February 25-26, 2020 in Prosser, Wash.
Find out more »Grape Pruning Demonstration
Join us for this joint WSU Viticulture Extension and Washington State Grape Society Field Demonstration. This two hour workshop will include demonstrations on Machine Pre-Pruning, Hand Pruning, Minimal Pruning, Electric Shear Pruning, and Hand Pruning using a Pneumatic Pruning System. Industry experts will provide discussion on safety precautions, pruning crew requirements, equipment maintenance, as well as cost and time requirements of each of the demonstrated pruning techniques. Registration is $20 (includes coffee and pastries) Preregistration required. Registration ends Tuesday Feb.…
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May 2020
WA Wine Tech Group Base Camp
Discussion and education around a specific topic. After lunch, we will blind taste each other’s wines, prompting discussion on common issues that can arise in our cellars and corrective techniques that we can keep in our wine making tool belts.
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