July 2019
Drone Data Analytics in Agriculture Workshop
Unmanned aerial system based remote sensing platforms allow repeated season-long mapping of entire field blocks using range of optical sensors. The question is how to extract meaningful information and simplified maps from such ‘BIG DATA’ sets for management decision making. This “Drone Data Analytics in Agriculture” workshop is designed to provide needed insights on these aspects. One-day workshop covers basics of photogrammetry, best practices in UAS imagery data collection, theory and hands-on training on data analytic methods while analyzing actual…
Find out more »Vineyard Spray Application Technologies – Field Day
Announcing A Pilot Course Offered by WSU, WSDA, G.S. Long Company and the Washington State Grape Society.
Find out more »October 2019
Viticulture Field Day – Harvester Demonstrations
This event has been cancelled. Final Equipment and Speaker Line-up Coming Friday, September 20th. Featured Companies and Equipment New Holland (Sunnyside) - Braud Grape Harvester VineTech Equipment (Prosser) - Pellenc Selectiv' Featured Speaker Dr. Tom Collins, Washington State University Anyone attending this program who requires auxiliary aids or services, please contact Michelle Moyer at 509-786-9234 or michelle.moyer@wsu.edu. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.…
Find out more »Prosser IAREC Centennial Celebration
Oct. 5: The WSU Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) celebrates its 100th anniversary with family-oriented community event.
Find out more »February 2020
WAVEx | Grape Virus Detection
Washington wine grape growers and winemakers are invited to an upcoming seminar focused on grapevine viruses, a major research priority for the state’s wine industry, February 19 in Prosser, Wash.
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 »August 2021
Optimizing and Use of Canopy Sprayers in the Vineyard
Event Description Spraying is one of the highest pre-harvest costs for a vineyard. Doing it poorly can lead to increased disease and insect pressure and even unusable fruit. Technologies exist to optimize coverage and increase data acquisition during spraying, but users must know how to use the tools. This workshop will teach proper calibration and optimization of sprayers and introduce BMP’s of technologies that include rate controllers, directed and/or over-the-row sprayers, intelligent sprayers, and adaptations to airblast sprayers that improve…
Find out more »February 2022
Grape and Blueberry Cold Hardiness Walk-In Clinic
Join us for a grape and blueberry cold hardiness walk-in clinic! When: Thursday February 17, 2022 What: We will have bud dissection stations set up to allow participants to learn (or refresh) their skills for grapevine and blueberry bud cold damage evaluation. We will also have additional stations set up so participants can bring in their own dormant canes and do bud inspections with the assistance of WSU faculty and staff. Feel free to stop by anytime between 9…
Find out more »May 2022
2022 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 »August 2022
WSGS / WSU Viticulture Field Day
We are delighted to announce the 2022 Washington State University / Washington State Grape Society Viticulture Field Day. This will be an in-person event. Event Details When: Thursday, August 11 Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM Where: WSU Prosser IAREC - Main Campus Vineyards. Please plan to carpool to reduce total traffic to research sites. Cost: $20 Registration is closed. This event has been approved for 2 WSDA pesticide recertification credits. Event Description This outdoor educational event will feature a…
Find out more »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 »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 »September 2023
Stop the Spread: Phylloxera Walk-in Clinic
What We will have a walk-in clinic for the identification of phylloxera. Come and learn how to identify phylloxera on roots, or bring in your own suspect samples! We will have microscopes and various phylloxera (living and dead!) displays available. We will also be here to answer any questions you might have on phylloxera management. Have a sample you want identified? Bring in your root tissue! Please have the roots double-bagged in plastic zip-top bags, and store the samples in…
Find out more »February 2024
SoilCon: Irrigated Perennials
SoilCon24: Finding Diverse Solutions for Diverse Soils In February 2024, SoilCon returns — with a different look — including a series of engaging events to advance soil health practices and knowledge. Over the past three years, SoilCon has been an incredible free resource for agricultural professionals to learn science-based soil health information, and this year promises to deliver even more valuable insights. SoilCon is becoming a network of soil health events happening across Washington State as well as a global…
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