Initiating New & Needed Research

NGRA identifies and initiates high-priority research the grape and wine industry needs. If you're passionate about moving the industry forward through science, join us!

 

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July 2026

  • Learn about research that's valorizing grape and wine waste, offering potential new sources of revenue--and hope
  • Read up on this month's landmark Supreme Court ruling on Roundup
  • Check out how California's Pierce's Disease safety net went into action when its vector was found in nursery shipments
  • Find out which eight industry organizations joined NGRA so far this year

Get Involved

Explore opportunities to connect, contribute, and make an impact.

Become a Member

Join NGRA to access cutting-edge research, connect with industry experts, and shape the future of viticulture. Together, let's drive progress in every vineyard.

Attend an Event

Explore upcoming events that bring together grape industry experts, researchers, and innovators. Join us to exchange insights and drive the future of grape science forward.

Give to Grape Research

NGRA's collaborative approach to finding solutions for the grape and wine industry's most pressing problems has yielded some $65 million in funded research. Help support our work.

Discover Our Research Priorities

Our research themes are guided by committees that identify key needs, form project teams, secure funding, and ensure each study benefits the industry.

Natural Resources and Environment

Safeguard the long-term environmental sustainability and adaptability of U.S. grape production to the changing environment 

Integrated Production Systems

Build improved production systems to ensure the long-term economic resilience of the U.S. grape and wine industry

Genetics and Grapevine Improvement

Advance grape genetics and germplasm improvement, and ensure the availability of healthy plant material for the U.S. grape and wine industry

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Extension and Outreach

Support extension education and outreach efforts for the U.S. grape and wine industry