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  • More frost this weekend?

    Pam Knox

    I’ve gotten a number of emails and phone calls asking about frost and freeze conditions for this weekend. I think it is likely that many of the northern counties in Georgia are going to see temperatures of 32 F or lower on Saturday and Sunday morning based on current forecast models. The freezing temperatures may […]

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  • Don’t forget to sign up for the Viticulture Update on the 15th. See below. I need a head count by Monday morning at the latest for food!

    Nathan

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  • Possibility of New Varieties in Georgia

    Nathan

    I hope everyone is fairing the winter well and is underway on pruning. I wanted to take a moment and revisit a presentation that was given last spring at one of our updates that presented new varieties for our region.  Dr. Joe Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit at the University of Maryland Extension […]

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  • Viticulture Workshop- March 15th, Register Now

    Nathan

    Please see the attached flyer with clickable link registration or QR code. We look forward to seeing everyone there. For our round table portion please submit items of discussion ahead of time to neason@uga.edu.

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  • Demonstration of Phage Technology for Pierce’s Disease Management

    Phil Brannen

    Sarah Atwood, with Inphatec, will give a short talk and demonstration of their new technology for Pierce’s disease management. The demonstration will take place at 11:00 a.m. till noon on Monday the 28th of February at Cenita Vineyards (591 Dock Dorsey Road, Cleveland, GA). This is low key, but please visit if you are interested […]

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  • 2022 Virtual Southeastern Muscadine School

    Phil Brannen

    For those growing muscadines, you will find this training to be of value. See the attached for needed information relative dates, times, and signing up.

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  • SAVE THE DATE- UGA Spring Vineyard Production Meeting

    Nathan

    Hold March 15th on your calendars for UGA’s Spring Vineyard Production meeting! Please see below a tentative agenda. I will have an online registration link in the coming week, so stay tuned. I do have a favor…… A presentation on vine establishment will be given at this workshop. The presenter has asked for soil reports […]

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  • Two New Fact Sheets for Southeastern Vineyards

    Phil Brannen

    See attached for two new fact sheets that might be of interest to you. The first presents results of a preliminary comparison between manual and mechanical pruning in the muscadine juice cultivar ‘Carlos’. The second is part of the Vineyard Canopy Management Series and deals with fruit zone management. Enjoy.

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  • Second Session Added – Commercial Grape Spray Program Design Workshop – March 2nd – Dahlonega

    Clark

    Due to overwhelming demand for the commercial grape spray program design workshop in Ellijay, we have decided to offer the same workshop in Dahlonega on March 2nd from 9:30am-3:00pm. Join us at the Lumpkin County Parks & Rec. building located at 365 Riley Rd., Dahlonega, GA 30533. Pesticide credits will be available for those with […]

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  • Commercial Grape Spray Program Design Workshop – February 23, Ellijay, GA

    Ashley Hoppers

    The UGA Extension Viticulture Team is kicking off the New Year with another opportunity for vineyard managers to attend an interactive training focused on disease and insect control, both of which are critical components of an IPM program for grapes. On February 23, vineyard managers will have the opportunity to work with UGA Extension specialists […]

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