Washington Winegrowers

06/11/2026

Need help connecting with businesses, services, and suppliers that support Washington Wine? We can do that!

Visit our Service and Supplier directory today at https://members.wawinegrowers.org/service-and-supplier-directory

Want your business listed? Contact us to become an Allied Member!

06/05/2026

Washington State Department of Agriculture needs your input, it is critical they hear from as many 'boots on the ground' industry members as possible!

Surveys:
Agricultural Producer Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R96KJ78

Farmworker and Farmworker Representative Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L65CL5T

Community Survey: Take this survey if you are a food processor, agricultural advocate, business that supports agricultural production, hunger relief organizations, or interested consumer. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L6HND3R

06/03/2026

Have you visited https://nwgrapecalculators.org yet?
Access cost of production calculators for growers and producers, find answers for frequently asked questions, and more.

Effortlessly calculate the costs associated with premium quality wines. Our calculators are designed to provide accurate estimates, enabling wine producers to

06/02/2026

Only one week left - don't forget to sign up!
For more information and to register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3FrfibbVRaGH7BGtty-GMQ

05/29/2026

Join Sustainable WA for a free educational webinar on pesticide use within the Sustainable WA Winegrape Standard. This session will walk growers through how and why materials are classified as Prohibited or Watch List, what the Watch List justification process requires, and how Washington State pesticide registration aligns with program requirements. Speakers include Emily Marquess from PAN International — the independent global body whose Highly Hazardous Pesticides list forms the foundation of the Sustainable WA lists — and Michelle Moyer from WSU Extension. Free and open to all.

Visit our Events Calendar at www.wawinegrowers.org for more info and to register!

05/27/2026

Registration for Wine Cup® 2026 is OPEN!

Join the Washington Wine Industry Foundation at Suncadia Resort, Rope Rider Course in Cle Elum, WA on Monday, July 20th, 2026 to raise some green for the Washington wine industry!

This annual event is an incredible opportunity to gather with fellow Washington wine lovers, golf a spectacular course, and enjoy Washington wine during the awards lunch. Grab a team of four and get registered at https://washingtonwinefoundation.org/events/wine-cup-golf-tournament/ today!

05/21/2026

The West Coast Smoke Exposure Task Force (WCSETF) will host its annual Smoke Summit on Monday, June 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (PT).

Free to attend and open to all participants, the summit will bring together leading researchers and industry experts who will share the latest in wildfire smoke exposure research and how it's being applied in vineyard and winery decision, practical guidance on interpreting lab results, understanding key smoke markers, and how to use the information to make timely decisions.

Find more about the summit and register to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3FrfibbVRaGH7BGtty-GMQ #/registration

05/19/2026

Don't miss out - Last chance to register!

WAVEx Webinar - Heat Mitigation in Vineyards

Date: TOMORROW - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm (PT)
Register now!

Dr. Markus Keller, Viticulture Professor at Washington State University, will share results from field trials testing the use of undervine foggers and the use of supplemental irrigation before or during heat waves. He will discuss impacts on vine growth, yield, fruit composition, and water use. Dr. Lav Khot from WSU’s AgWeatherNet will present the implementation of AgWeatherNet Smart Farms for sensor-guided heat stress management. He will also highlight smartphone and weather-guided web tools available within AgWeathertNet to help growers with effectively mitigating heat stress.

https://washingtonwine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h2L4QrxZRBmT18vaBK2lIQ #/registration

05/19/2026

The Bill Powers Sabbatical Fund honors Bill Powers’ legacy of innovation in Washington wine. The fund awards up to $5,000 to a Washington wine industry professional with at least five years of experience to travel to an established wine-producing region and learn practices that support their career and benefit the industry.

Learn more and consider applying.
https://washingtonwinefoundation.org/sabbatical/

05/13/2026

You can help protect Washington by reporting Japanese beetle sightings! Keep an eye open while you are outdoors. Roses are their favorite snack, but they will eat over 300 different types of plants. If you think you see one, get a close photo of the beetle. Visit agr.wa.gov/beetles to report it, or email the photo to [email protected]. Your report could help us stop the spread of this invasive pest.
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¡Usted puede ayudar a proteger a Washington cuando descupbre y reporta el escarabajos japoneses! Mantén un ojo abierto mientras andes afuera. Las rosas son su bocadillo favorito, pero también comen mas de 300 diferentes tipos de plantas. Si crees que ves uno, toma una foto cerca del escarabajo. Visita agr.wa.gov/beetles para denunciarlo o envía la foto por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Su informe podría ayudarnos a detener la propagación de esta plaga invasora.