Research

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Seeks Industry Feedback on 2027-2028 Research Priorities

Grower and winemaker feedback will help inform NYWGF’s research funding priorities for next year The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is calling on grape growers, winemakers, and industry partners across the state to help shape the future of research that drives innovation, sustainability, and evolution in New York’s wine and grape industry. Each year, NYWGF’s Research Committee identifies priority research themes that address the industry’s most pressing challenges

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2025-2026 Research Reports

Annual portfolio addresses pressing industry challenges, from Spotted Lanternfly to climate resilience and canned wine quality The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today released its 2025–2026 Research Reports, delivering a new body of science-backed findings to help New York’s growers, winemakers, and industry professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities defining the industry right now. The annual reports are the product of NYWGF’s Research Program, a collaborative effort between

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Issues RFP for 2026-27 Grape and Wine Research

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP) for research projects to be funded in Fiscal Year April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Proposals are due January 16, 2026. Established in 1985, NYWGF administers state-backed funding for research that supports the long-term growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of New York’s wine and grape industry. Each year, the organization invests in

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Invites Industry Input to Shape 2026-27 Research Priorities

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is calling on grape growers, winemakers, and industry partners across the state to help shape the future of research that drives innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in New York’s wine and grape industry. Each year, NYWGF’s Research Committee—comprised of members of our Board of Directors and informed by stakeholder feedback—identifies priority research themes that address the industry’s most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities.

Fueling the Future: New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2024–2025 Research Reports Advancing New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

NYWGF-supported research delivers actionable insights for grape growers, winemakers, and industry leaders across New York State. Image courtesy of Rima Brindamour. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is proud to announce the release of its 2024–2025 Research Reports, showcasing another year of cutting-edge research dedicated to advancing viticulture, enology, and wine business practices across New York State. These annual reports serve as a vital resource for growers, producers,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Issues RFP for Grape and Wine Research

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) was created in 1985, in part, to help establish a funding channel for research in the areas of viticulture, enology, and business management. For more than 35 years, NYWGF has annually distributed funds to projects that provide the New York State wine and grape industry with short-term solutions and long-term strategic directions. Click here for a list of previously funded projects. The

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces 2025 Research Themes

Every year, research priorities are discussed and finalized by the Research Committee of the Board of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) in collaboration with additional stakeholder input, to help the researchers focus their research proposals to meet the current needs of the wine and grape industry. The priority themes for NYWGF FY25-26 starting in April 2025 are as follows: VITICULTURE: Disease & Pest Management, Including Invasive Species:

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