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As most of you are aware, EPA developed a Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision (PID) for mancozeb, and as proposed, mancozeb use on grapes would no longer be allowed. Yesterday, Katie Gold (Cornell University) and I visited with several EPA personnel at the Washington, D.C. headquarters concerning the importance of mancozeb to grape production in…
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I wanted to send a friendly reminder of the upcoming American Society for Enology and Viticulture-Eastern Section Conference on July 8-10th in Athens, Ga. Don’t wait, go ahead and register!! This a national conference being hosted in our backyard. For those business owners, wine makers, and vineyard managers, this conference is a great place to…
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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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You might be interested in the results of our sulfur trials on V. vinifera grapes over the last few years. With the advent of powdery mildew resistance to both the QoI (FRAC 11) and DMI (FRAC 3) fungicides in many northern Georgia vineyards, we have tried to learn more about how we can utilize sulfur…
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If you see Botrytis in your grapes, it is always a good idea to test for fungicide resistance in your pathogen population. While the funds last, you can receive free testing. The results can provide you with information on which fungicide classes are working and which are not. This will allow you to switch fungicides…
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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…
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Wayne Mitchem- Small Fruits Weed Specialist If you have not already applied herbicides in your vineyard it is definitely time to get started. I know many grape growers control weeds with multiple applications of postemergence herbicides, leaning heavily on glyphosate. This is not something I recommend as it can lead to several issues and requires…