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  • Vinifera and Hybrids: https://grapes.ces.ncsu.edu/resources-muscadine/bunch-grapes/ Muscadines: https://grapes.ces.ncsu.edu/resources-muscadine/muscadines/ Please spread the word. Mark

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  • The brand-new Grape and Wine Forum (Grape and Wine Forum) is a direct outcome of 2018 discussions with grower groups in North Carolina. It’s open to all growers in the Southeast and it’s free to use. The forum is set up to be used to trade your produce, farm and winery equipment. Discuss trellis, training…

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  • Pesticide Credits Available Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:00AM-3:30PM Surry Community College, SBVE Building 630 South Main Street, Dobson, NC Pre-Registration Required- Follow the Link Below Registration Fee (includes lunch): $25/person Agenda 10:00 AM – Introduction – NCWA Board Past President Mark Friszolowski 10:05-11:00 AM – Wayne Mitchem/NCSU- Herbicide options for grapes as well as rate…

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  • HURRICANE FLORENCE Update

    Dear Farming Community, In the following, we have compiled some information for those of you who experienced damages to their farm due to Hurricane Florence. Our aim is it to assist affected counties and growers as good as possible in the coming weeks and months with information and direct assistance on: The assessment of damage Restoration of…

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  • Important Update on the Path of Hurricane Florence

    Dear Grape Community,   Hurricane Florence predicted path shifted southwards. The storm is predicted to move along I 95 towards South Carolina and then inland. The Coastal Planes will be affected in the next 24 hours by high winds and heavy rain falls. The Moutains can expect heavy rain falls Saturday to Tuesday next week.…

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  • HURRICANE FLORENCE UPDATE

    https://grapes.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/09/hurricane-florence-warning/   Please click the link for updates (9/11/2018) on hurricane Florence. Feel free to contact me any time, Thanks, Mark

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  • Dear colleagues and friends, I am very happy to announce the first our first Muscadine Extension Team Building effort for North Carolina.   This meeting focuses on developing and building extension teams and to coordinate extension efforts around the muscadine industry in the Southeast. This meeting focus primarily on extension personnel, but we want specifically reach…

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  • Dear colleagues and friends, I am very happy to announce the first our first Extension Team Building effort for North Carolina.   This meeting focuses on developing and building extension teams and to coordinate extension efforts around vinifera and hybrid bunch grape industry. This meeting focus primarily on extension personnel, but we want specifically reach out to interested…

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  • https://grapes.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/03/awis-weather-update-get-ready-for-bud-break/  

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  • New Weather Service and Muscadine Grower Survey

    Dear all, Weather Updates: We have started a frequent weather and recommendation update, using the AWIS and WINDY weather services with 5 day hourly forecasts for most of the counties in NC, SC, GA, VA, and TN. The frequency depends on predicted weather events. The weather updates are free of charge and can be accessed…

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