Sarah Lowder
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Mancozeb Meeting – Tuesday, Nov 4th, in Ellijay, GA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uga-grape-meeting-ellijay-tickets-1716936686849?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us to discuss recent research updates on grapes along with some discussion on recent proposed regulations on mancozeb use, focused on commercial grape producers. Topics include best practices for shoot thinning, the latest information on spotted lanternfly management, and key regulatory changes involving Mancozeb…
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Join us to discuss recent research updates on grapes along with some discussion on recent proposed regulations on mancozeb use, focused on commercial grape producers. Topics include best practices for shoot thinning, or decisions for muscadine spacing, the latest information on spotted lanternfly management, progress on garden design to entice even more folks to your…
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A Quick Word on Pierce’s Disease (and Where to Get Help) As we move through the tail end of summer, it’s a good time to be keeping an eye out for signs of Pierce’s Disease (PD) in your vineyard. It is a disease that is on a lot of our minds and it is more…
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As we move through the growing season, I’ve been getting more questions about vine training. So, I wanted to share a quick refresher and include slides I’ve used before (with more visuals) to support these conversations. At this point in the season, our main focus is maintaining healthy tissue that supports root development and future…
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For most of us, we are well past the timing for the veraison tissue sampling, but the newest extension publication C1164- Vineyard Nutrition: Tissue Sampling for Nutrient Analysis has officially been released! We hope this publication will be a valuable addition to your vineyard toolbox, even if it waits until next season to be useful.…
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Join us as the Georgia Wine Producers come to the UGA Griffin Campus on Saturday, June 21st! Whether you are a new grape grower, an experienced grower, or someone who is tentatively interested, join us for our New Grape Growers Symposium! This event is perfectly tailored for those who are new to the industry and…
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We are hosting the American Society for Enology and Viticulture – Eastern Section Annual Meeting this year in Athens at the Hotel Abacus! This national event showcases the research conducted throughout the country on vineyard production and enology. Our Georgia growers are invited to attend at the member rate. We are also looking for wine…
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USDA scientists are working with local universities on a research project entitled “Areawide Management of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven” to suppress populations of SLF. They are asking for local vineyards to fill out the attached short survey to get a better understanding of current management strategies, even if you do not currently have SLF. https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9PyyoB4xukXfdI
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The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum (EVEF) recently wrapped up its latest webinar series, a collaboration between Penn State University (PSU), the University of Georgia (UGA), and other land-grant institutions focused on viticulture and enology outreach. This season featured four viticulture-focused sessions covering: Some of our enology colleagues also provided some wine-making discussion sessions as…
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As the growing season kicks off, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vineyard sprayer is calibrated and ready to go. Proper calibration ensures you’re applying the right amount of product to your vines—maximizing effectiveness, minimizing waste, and protecting both your crop and the environment. Why calibrate?Over- or under-application can cost you—either in lost…