Events
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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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Join us for a vineyard workshop: Effective Vineyard Spraying: Sprayer Calibration, Coverage, and Safety on Tuesday, June 25th for a day of learning, camaraderie, and pesticide credits! Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-vineyard-spraying-sprayer-calibration-coverage-and-safety-tickets-925979388277?aff=oddtdtcreator
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This is a quick reminder that the second webinar in the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum (EVEF) Winter Webinar Series will take place this Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from noon to 1:30. This webinar, “Building Better Spray Programs: Practical Outcomes From the FRAME Networks Project” , will be a look at some of the tips coming out of the FRAME…
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In 2022 an injectable bacteriophage product was registered for use in Georgia for control of Pierce’s disease. Inphatec, the company behind the XyliPhi-PD, will have a representative demonstrating how to use the product and its applications on Tuesday, April 11th from 10:00am-11:30am at Three Sisters Vineyards in Dahlonega. If attending, please RSVP to Clark MacAllister…
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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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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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Tomorrow is the third EVEF webinar (Tuesday, March 11th 12-1:30PM) which will focus on Disease Management. The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum Series (EVEF) is a collaborative series of webinars for grape growers coordinated by many viticulture extension programs. Please see below for program details and registration link for our next EVEF webinar on Vineyard Disease Management scheduled for 12-1:30 pm Tuesday, March 11. DETAILS This 90-minute live webinar is free but registration…
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It has been cold in GA! Sudden temperature drops and late-spring frosts are generally the most damaging, it can be difficult to assess how ‘cold hardy’ our vines are at any given point. And while grapevines are generally more cold hardy than I am (because I am a wimp), there are certain ways you can…
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Join us at one of the available locations for an interactive workshop that will focus on navigating the many available resources to Southeastern grape growers on building an effective pest and disease management spray program. Be prepared to work in group settings to design spray programs within specific examples. This program will highlight their critical…
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Just a reminder for everyone who can join us to view and taste existing and potential new cultivars of fresh market muscadine grapes. When and where: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.-Saturday, August 17, 2024, meet at the UGA Tifton Campus Muscadine Vineyard (see picture below). Dr. Conner will be on-hand throughout the morning, and a…
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Grapes harvest has officially begun in Georgia! I have loved seeing and hearing the reports from folks across south and middle Georgia as they begin their harvest and get prepped for the harvest days! While many cultivars/areas still have weeks to months before harvest, I figure I will repost some of the considerations for deciding…
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Join us to view and taste existing and potential new cultivars of fresh market muscadine grapes. When and where: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.-Saturday, August 17, 2024, meet at the UGA Tifton Campus Muscadine Vineyard (see picture below). Dr. Conner will be on-hand throughout the morning, and a tour will be led at 9:00. Visitors…