February 19, 2016
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At the recent 2016 UVM Apple Program/VT Tree Fruit Growers Association annual meeting I referenced TracApple software which I have used for over 10 years to record pesticide applications for apple and grape plantings at UVM. I highly recommend the … Continue reading
February 18, 2016
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The Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series “Developing Cold-Hardy Grapes: The Trials and Tribulations of Breeding Grapes for the Northern Continental U.S.” Harlene Hatterman-Valenti Matthew Clark Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 12:00 Noon Eastern (11:00 am Central) 7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm … Continue reading
February 18, 2016
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http://northerngrapesproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/NG-News-Vol5-I14-Feb2016.pdf Northern Grapes News. Vol 5, Issue 1, February 18, 2016 In this issue: Cost of Production in Cold Hardy Grapes Small Sprayers for Smaller Vineyards NGP Team Profile: Diana Cochran NGP Team Profile: Anna Wallis Fungicide Sensitivity in Cold … Continue reading
February 17, 2016
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We are collecting acreage and production information on apple cultivars grown specifically for hard cider production in Vermont and surrounding areas in order to best assess capacity for meeting cidery needs and to guide further research. All information is anonymous … Continue reading
February 11, 2016
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Announcement of an upcoming Transferring the Farm workshop in Franklin County, VT on February 26, for anyone interested. Farm Succession Planning Brochure Abby.pdf
February 9, 2016
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The Year 4 Northern Grapes Project Progress Report has been published. This report outlines our research from September 2014 – September 2015 and includes links to more detailed “research reports,” which cover the individual research projects that are being conducted … Continue reading
February 9, 2016
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At this half-day workshop, learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications). NEWA is an online system that provides hourly and daily weather data, pest forecasting models, and crop production models, to help implement IPM … Continue reading
February 5, 2016
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This meeting is open to Vermont as well as New York growers, and will include four Vermont pesticide license recertification credits. -TB Effective Vineyard Spraying Saturday April 9th , 2016 9AM—1PM The Champlain Wine Company 30 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, … Continue reading
February 4, 2016
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Terry Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist, and the Apple Team will discuss the importance of grafting fruit trees plus guide you through the hands-on steps of grafting dessert apple cultivars (e.g.‘Liberty’, ‘Honeycrisp’, etc.) on to semi-dwarf rootstocks. No … Continue reading