The Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute at Iowa State University has collaborated with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to support the Choose Iowa program. The initiative aims to assist Iowa ABD-licensed wineries and Iowa vineyards by […] Read Moreabout MGWII Partners With Choose Iowa
Library
Peruse the library for articles on wine-related topics from past Institute newsletters, previous years reports on Native Iowa Wine Production and Sales, Iowa commercial winery and vineyard maps, and the complete collection of Winegrower news.
In Memoriam:Dr. Murlidhar Dharmadhikari
It is with deep regret that the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute staff informs you of Dr. Murlidhar Dharmadhikari’s passing. His contributions to the American wine industry deserve recognition. Murli founded the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute at […] Read Moreabout In Memoriam:Dr. Murlidhar Dharmadhikari
Chilling Hours/Units
by Randall Vos (all this content is borrowed from or adapted Randall Vos’ Viticulture News Newsletter Vol. 3 Issue 1) Author: Randall Vos, Ph.D With the relatively mild winter, a lot of people have been asking about when grapevines will be breaking […] Read Moreabout Chilling Hours/Units
New Service Lab Portal Live
The Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute confidently launched its new online service lab portal on February 1, 2024, with the assistance of Iowa State University’s web development team. The previous system had limitations, and we knew we needed a […] Read Moreabout New Service Lab Portal Live
Hiring: Program Specialist Wine and Beer Education
Quick description: Are you passionate about wine and beer education? The Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute is seeking a new Program Specialist to join our team and help us achieve our mission of providing valuable resources, conducting research, and […] Read Moreabout Hiring: Program Specialist Wine and Beer Education
Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute: 2023 in Review
The Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute has experienced a year of significant achievements in 2023. Our accomplishments spanned research, industry outreach and education, communications, and student development. Although an exhaustive account of our achievements is impractical, we will summarize […] Read Moreabout Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute: 2023 in Review