September 2017
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The forecast for the next week shows almost no rain for north Georgia. While temperatures are taking a dip this weekend, above normal temperatures should return for most of the next two weeks. Drier than normal conditions are expected for at least the next ten days, with a return to more normal rainfall by the…
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UPDATE: Just before Hurricane Irma hit our state, the winegrape growers in the West Georgia area had thankfully already completed their harvest. Vineyards in the Carroll and Haralson County areas are growing PD-tolerant hybrid winegrapes Norton, Blanc Du Bois, Villard Blanc, and Lenoir. Blanc Du Bois was harvested back in mid-August in most vineyards, while…
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Since it is halfway through the month, it’s worth taking a look at how the climate is doing so far. The maps below show that for most of the Southeast except for Florida, and to a lesser extent coastal areas, the temperatures have been significantly below normal, which has slowed the ripening of some crops.…
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Pierce’s disease (PD) is showing up in numerous vineyards on quite a few grape varieties — V. vinifera and hybrids. Vines should be scouted in each vineyard for the three characteristic symptoms of PD: leaf scorch showing marginal chlorosis and necrosis, leafless petioles “match-sticks”, and “green islands” on the canes. In advanced cases, the grapes…
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Dear all: I wanted to share a well-written note regarding Norton winemaking. a note on Norton astringency An industry member wrote it up, and I take absolutely zero credit for it. Thanks to this member for their kindness in sharing their thoughts with the true aim of helping out all who work with Norton in…
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Dear all: First and most importantly: I know many of our blog subscribers were in Irma territory. I sincerely hope everyone that was in the path of Hurricane Irma is safe out there. Harvest update: I have seen and heard about some good things out there despite this tough, wet year. I have also seen…
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I have a new update on Hurricane Irma posted on my Climate blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/09/hurricane-irma-update-at-1-pm-on-september-8-for-georgia/. For central and north Georgia, the biggest impact from winds is likely to be Monday night through Tuesday morning, although there could be some windy periods before and after that as spiral bands move through. Rain for central and north…
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Here is some information I sent out to extension agents around Georgia regarding Hurricane Irma, a category 5 hurricane which may hit Georgia early next week. You can read it at my blog at https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2017/09/hurricane-irma-could-affect-georgia-by-this-weekend/.
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