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In Georgia and the Southeast as a whole, we grow vinifera, muscadine and other native grapes, and various hybrids. The acid profiles of these grapes are highly variable, and they will contribute to the quality of wines produced. Dr. Abhinav Mishra (UGA Food Science Department) will be conducting some preliminary experiments to explore the acid…
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We do now have an option for fungicide resistance testing of several pathogens of wine grapes. These include pathogens associated with powdery mildew, downy mildew, ripe rot, and Botrytis. Now is a good time to test, as pathogens are being observed in some vineyards, and testing now can allow you to switch fungicide classes to…
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Topic will be discussing signature wines and how a region can work together to help market their wines. Discussions on AVA’s and other marketing components. Georgia producers, you won’t want to miss this webinar. Please join. Email me if you have any questions. neason@uga.edu
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You may find the attached resource to be of use as you try to understand your pesticides and how they move within or on the plant. I am particularly interested in the fungicide aspect. Plant growth that occurs rapidly in grape vines can quickly provide unprotected tissues relative fungicides. Some materials can redistribute or volatilize,…
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Hello all! If you are a grape grower in Georgia, please take this survey. The survey, an effort with Nathan Eason and Clark MacAllister, can help the UGA Viticulture Team members better help you! This information will be used to help guide future Extension programming and research efforts, so we need the input of any…
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Management of keeping a clean under story below your vine rows has traditionally been practiced. By keeping a grass and weed free area helps reduce competition of nutrients to the vines, reduces habitat for insect at the base of the plants, improves humidity in the fruiting zone, and helps deter voles and other pest. Although…
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We have many great land grant Universities conducting viticulture and enology research and education. This email came across my email from Penn State Extension on shoot thinning. Shoot thinning is essential to reducing canopy crowding to improve airflow and spray penetration. With our high annual rainfall in Georgia and high humidity, this is a crucial…
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This months lunch hour discussion will be about our June conference in Austin Texas. This a great way to learn about what goes on a the annual conference and help you decide if you might want to go. Discussions will include details about vineyard tours in Texas and what to expect if its your first…
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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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