Bunch Grapes
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I have heard many great reviews of the 2019 Georgia Wine Producers Conference. At long last, here are copies of all presentations given by our speakers at this year’s conference in February – for review for those in attendance, and for your information for those who weren’t. Thanks to the members and directors of the…
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For vineyards / wineries seeking to host a UGA “Winegrowers of Georgia” intern this summer: This is a reminder to please email me an overview or flyer that showcases your vineyard/winery operation by March 15th so that I can share them with potential interns for their review. It is important to make an attempt to…
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The Georgia Wine Producers is seeking to hire an Executive Director to lead their mission. Find out more about the position here: www.georgiawineproducers.org/news/2019/1/29/georgia-wine-producers-seeks-executive-director?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=5c51240f085b410001af8ad5&ss_email_id=5c5126cf364ad5000112a73c&ss_campaign_name=Georgia+Wine+Producers+Seeks+Executive+Director&ss_campaign_sent_date=2019-01-30T04%3A23%3A46Z
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There will be several opportunities to learn about effective dormant cane and spur pruning throughout the region over the next month. I plan to be at all of these events to teach and address pruning questions. Please come on out to improve your pruning knowledge and skills. 1 – UGA Extension Viticulture team members…
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Several specialists from southeastern US universities (University of Georgia, North Carolina State, Virginia Tech) collaborated to make a handy, picture- and information-intensive, visually-appealing (thanks to Megan McCoy in the UGA CAES Office of Communications and Creative Services) winegrape vineyard management poster. The poster is printed on high-quality, waterproof stock, and measures 3′ x 4′ in…
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The annual Georgia Wine Producers Conference will be held on the evening of February 4th (Taste Georgia! reception event) and all day on February 5th (education sessions) at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. PLEASE JOIN US AT THIS EVENT by registering here: https://www.georgiawineproducers.org/2019-conference-registration We have some great sessions lined up so attendees can…
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I wanted to briefly share some data from our delayed pruning experiment now that pruning is the primary vineyard focus for many industry members… Hopefully this will provide some “food for thought” as y’all consider your delayed pruning strategies this dormant season. I apologize in advance for the lack of tables and figures – they…
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Dear bunch winegrape and muscadine growers: You may recall a recent blog post by our resident grape disease specialist, Dr. Phil Brannen, about powdery mildew resistance to QoI fungicides in Georgia … If not, here it is: https://site.extension.uga.edu/viticulture/2018/12/widespread-powdery-mildew-resistance-to-qoi-fungicides-in-georgia-vinifera-grapes/ Dr. Brannen is part of a multi-state team of specialists working on a USDA-funded Specialty Crops…
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Dear Subscribers: This is a reminder to please join us at our annual Georgia Wine Producers Conference. The GWP Conference will take place over February 4th and 5th at Chateau Elan in Braselton, GA. A reception featuring Georgia wines will take place on the evening of the 4th, followed by a full day of educational…