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WRAC Meeting Minutes • June 23, 2017

Attending: Joy Andersen, Dick Boushey, Brian Carter, Kevin Corliss, Rick Hamman, Julia Kock, Mike Means, Kay Simon and Bruce WatsonAbsent: Scott Williams, Wade WolfeGuests and Staff: Melissa Hansen (WSWC), Steve Warner (WSWC), Thomas Henick-Kling (WSU) Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. Review 2017 Research…
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Evaluating the Impacts of Early Fruit-Zone Leaf Removal in Red Wine Grape Varieties

Project Title: Evaluating the Impacts of Early Fruit-Zone Leaf Removal in Red Wine Grape VarietiesProject Duration: FY15, FY16, and FY17 (July 2014-June 2017) Principal Investigator(s): Michelle Moyer, Assistant ProfessorOrganization: WSU-IAREC, 24106 N. Bunn Rd., Prosser, WA 99350Telephone: 509-786-9234Email: michelle.moyer@wsu.edu Cooperator(s): Jim HarbertsonOrganization: WSU – Wine Science CenterDescription of Participation: Dr.
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Developing Economic and Financial Benchmarks for Mechanizing Northwest Vineyards

Title: Developing Economic and Financial Benchmarks for Mechanizing Northwest Vineyards Final Report: 2018-2019 Primary Investigator(s): Clark F. SeavertOrganization: Department of Applied Economics, Oregon State University Cooperators: Richard Hoff, Mercer Ranches; Russ Smithyman, St Michelle Wine Estates; Dr. Qin Zhang, WSU; Grant DeVries, Vine Tech Equipment; Daniel Fey, Results Partners; Joel…
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High Resolution Multispectral and Thermal Remote Sensing-Based Water Stress Assessment in Subsurface Irrigated Grapevines

Principal Investigator(s): Carlos Zúñiga Espinoza, Lav R. Khot, Sindhuja Sankaran, and Pete W. JacobyOrganizations: Department of Biological System Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6120; Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems, Washington State University, Prosser,WA 99350-8694; Department of Crop and Soil Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6420Emails: carlos.zuniga@wsu.edu…
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Berry Weight Loss Associated with Long Hang Time

Final Report: This is a completed project for the Washington Grape & Wine Research Program Title: Influence of cultivar, environment and management on grape yield components and quality (Objective 3: Determine weight loss associated with long hang time) Project Duration: 2014-2016 Primary Investigator(s): Markus KellerOrganization: Washington State UniversityAddress: IAREC, 24106…
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Grapevine Mites: Current Status in Eastern Washington Vineyards

Final Report: This is year 3 of a 3 year project for the Washington Grape & Wine Research ProgramDate: December 15, 2015 Project Title: Grapevine Mites: Current Status in Eastern Washington VineyardsPrincipal Investigator(s): David G. JamesOrganization: Washington State University, ProsserEmail: david_james@wsu.edu Collaborator(s): Robert BranscumOrganization: Sustainable Practices Lab, Dept. of Corrections,…
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Microbiology and Chemistry of Washington Wines (2015-2018)

Final Report: This is a completed project for the Washington Grape & Wine Research ProgramDate: 30 June 2018 Title: Microbiology and Chemistry of Washington WinesProject Duration: 2015-2018Principal Investigator: C.G. EdwardsOrganization: School of Food Science, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6376Telephone: 509-335-6612Email: edwardsc@wsu.edu WRAC Project Number: 3057-5522 Cooperator Name: B. BondadaOrganization:…
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2018 Research Annual Report

In three short years, Washington State Wine has taken our viticulture and enology research program to new heights. We’re proud to share the 2018 program highlights with you in this annual report and hope you will take a few moments to learn more about the industry’s wine research program. The…
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2019 Research Annual Report

In just four years, Washington State Wine has more than achieved the goals set in the industry’s initial strategic research plan. The following program components ensure that it remains effective and relevant to industry needs: Industry-Driven: Research priorities are established by growers and wineries.Industry-Guided: Funding recommendations are approved by the…