Prosser LTARE Site
Key Objective
Evaluate and identify the influence of vineyard management practices on soil health and its impact on grape and wine quality
Cropping System and Region
Central Washington Wine Grape Systems
Location
WSU - Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, Washington
Established
2023
Area
Four acres with five primary treatments
Leaders
Devin Rippner - Soil Scientist, USDA-ARS
Liz Gillispie - Vineyard Manager, WSU
Troy Peters - Extension Irrigation Specialist, WSU
Michelle Moyer - Viticulture Extension Specialist, WSU
Markus Keller- Professor of Viticulture, WSU
Brandon Peterson - Biological Sciences Technician, USDA-ARS
Collaborators
Investigating cover cropping methods and reduced herbicide applications
