Dec 20, 2018
Kris Beal, M.S., Executive Director of Vineyard Team, recounts some of the history of the organization, it’s current activities and what the future holds in store. The Vineyard Team identifies and promotes the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods, while maintaining...
Dec 6, 2018
Grapevine Leaf Roll-associated Virus 3 as well other virus diseases of grapevines have a profound effect on wine quality and the economic viability of a vineyard. Dr. Kari Arnold the Area Orchard and Vineyard Systems Advisor at Stanislaus County, Associated with University of California Cooperative Extension, describes...
Nov 15, 2018
Jean-Pierre Wolff, Owner & Vintner of Wolff Vineyards, turning a nuisance into an asset by restoring the stability and ecological functioning of the creeks that surround his property including the steelhead trout spawning habitat. He also realized an economic benefit by preventing the loss of tons of soil to...
Nov 1, 2018
Walt Mahaffee, Ph.D., Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Corvalis explains how and why Grape Powdery Mildew populations become resistant to certain fungicides. He also explores how to mitigate resistance and describes current research on how fungicide resistance starts in Grape Powdery...
Oct 18, 2018
References:
- Conserving Irrigation Water| Jacob Hernandez & Craig Macmillan (Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast)
- Dr. McCarthy Profile
- Google search for ”Michael McCarthy viticulture”
- “Managing vines during heat waves” Fact Sheet from Wine Australia
- REGULATED DEFICIT IRRIGATION AND PARTIAL ROOTZONE DRYING:...