Tag: WSU Extension
Sound Waters: Sound Success
When WSU Island County Beach Watchers decided to change venues for its Sound Waters educational event after 15 years there was concern there might be…
Spotted Wing Drosophila, Spinach Seed
Spotted Wing Drosophila Update In Washington’s berry fields, a new pest has migrated north from California and is now causing headaches for small-fruit growers. Spotted…
Economic Development, Jefferson Co. Extension Style
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced a $3.2 million American Reinvestment and Recovery Act grant to the Economic Development Council/Team Jefferson and NOA Net…
Research Winery, Cougs in Industry
WSU Opens Research Winery Top: Ringer (L) and Harbertson designed the new research winery in order to address questions of concern to the Washington wine…
AgWeatherNet, Riesling, Taste of WSU
Aussie Viticulturists Pick Up Tips from WSU Data from AgWeatherNet’s statewide system of weather stations is displayed on user-customizable maps. Gary Grove, center, is the…
Sensory Science, Microclimates
Pucker Up for Sensory Science Volunteers tasted red wines in a study designed to correlate astrigency with tannin levels in red wine. Astringency or “mouth…
Winemaking Workshop, Research Newsletter, Expect Perfect Pairings
Winemaking Using Maritime Grapes Kerry Ringer, WSU Extension enologist and assistant professor of food science, leads a basic winemaking workshop in Mount Vernon on June…
Westside Winemaking, Farmscaping, Partnership
Basic Winemaking Using Maritime Grapes Upcoming workshop teaches participants basic winemaking using westside Washington grapes. If you are a westside winemaker, in the early phases…
Wine Camp, Certificate Programs, Program Alumni Profile
Wine Camp Students in WSU’s professional certificate program in enology get hands-on experience with industry mentors. For more information on WSU’s professional certificate programs in…