Grants in Oregon to tackle smoke threat to grapes, wild carrots invading fields, and more

A project by Oregon State University aims to protect wine grapes from “smoke taint.” (Lasseter Winery/Unsplash)

Oregon’s wine industry, which has been hard hit by recent wildfires, might not have to worry so much about smoke spoiling grapes in the future.

A plan is in the works to protect grapes from “smoke taint” that fouls the taste of wine. 

The research project by Oregon State University is among 15 projects that just won $2 million…