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…
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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…
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A colleague forwarded me the following learning opportunities in viticulture and enology, as particularly related to Bordeaux cultivars. Given that some Bordeaux cultivars are widely planted throughout the southeastern US, these “short courses” may be of interest to some UGA Extension Viticulture Blog subscribers. Bordeaux Sciences Agro has created…
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The latest edition of Small Fruits News is now available here: https://smallfruits.org/category/small-fruit-news/winter-2020/ The “Grape Chores” may be of particular interest to UGA Extension Viticulture Blog subscribers.
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A wine grape pruning workshop will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28th at Kaya Vineyards in Dahlonega, GA. You must pre-register for this event; lunch is included in registration. Registration link: https://events.attend.com/f/1383791335 Speakers include Rachael White (vineyard manager at Stonewall Creek Vineyards), Dr. Phil…
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A grapevine pruning workshop will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28th at Kaya Vineyards in Dahlonega, GA. Speakers include: Rachael White (vineyard manager at Stonewall Creek Vineyards); Phil Brannen (UGA fruit pathology extension specialist), and Cain Hickey (UGA viticulture extension specialist). Indoor presentations will…
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Happy New Year to all. There are three upcoming industry events occurring in Georgia – two in January and one in early February. The “muscadine session” at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 11th in Savannah, GA. For…
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The 2019 Southeastern US Grape Conferences were well attended in both Atlanta and Asheville. Thanks to those who took time out of their schedules to travel and join us at these events. And thanks again to all of our speakers and sponsors. Please see the following links for PDF versions…
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Please see this link for an update on the names and patent status of five, Pierce’s disease-resistant grapevine cultivars developed by Dr. Andy Walker from UC Davis. https://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataId=223142 These cultivars are of particular importance to grape/wine industry stakeholders throughout the southeastern US where Pierce’s disease remains a pervasive threat to…
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The 2019 Southeastern US New Grape Growers Conferences are only ONE week away! These workshops will be held on Monday, December 16th at City Winery in Atlanta, GA and again on Tuesday, December 17th at pleb urban winery in Asheville, NC. Those interested in starting a vineyard or winery will…
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The 2019 Southeastern US New Grape Growers Conferences are only TWO weeks away! These workshops will be held on Monday, December 16th at City Winery in Atlanta, GA and again on Tuesday, December 17th at pleb urban winery in Asheville, NC. Those interested in starting a vineyard or winery will…
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