University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Grape

  • 2016 Initial Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Training

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    2016 Initial Vermont Pesticide Applicator’s Certification Meeting This opportunity is open to new pesticide applicators who wish to review training materials and take the core exam in one sitting. Two site options are available. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE SITE. Burlington, VT April 11, 2016 Robert Miller Community Center, 130 Gosse Court ~ or…

  • Reminder: Northeastern NY and VT Grape School, March 17 in Lake George, NY

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    2016 Northeastern New York and Vermont Winter Grape School Details and registration information: http://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=486 The ENYCHP and the UVM Grape Program is offering a one day educational program on Cold Climate Grapes for current or prospective growers in Northeastern NY and VT. Program: The program will offer 2 concurrent tracks. We hope each operation will…

  • Trac Spray Records Software

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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 software, developed and marketed by Cornell IPM professionals, which can be found at: http://store.ctl.cornell.edu/collections/all. -Terry

  • March 8th Northern Grapes Project Webinar Announcement and Registration

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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 Central) Join Harlene Hatterman-Valenti of North Dakota State University and Matthew Clark of the University…

  • Northern Grapes News Vol 5, Issue 1, 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 Hardy Wine Grapes

  • Year 4 Northern Grapes Project Progress Report

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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 as part of the Northern Grapes Project. Check it out to find out what we…

  • ENYCHP/UVM Grape Program Effective Vineyard Spraying training, April 9

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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, NY 12901 Through this half-day day course on Effective Vineyard Spraying growers will learn how…

  • Northern Grapes Project Economic Impact Survey

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    Apologies for cross-posting. Help us Evaluate the Northern Grapes Project Dear Northern Grape growers, winemakers and winery owners: Over the past five years I’ve had the privilege of being Project Director for the Northern Grapes Project. With funding from the USDA and support from 23 grower and winery associations across 12 states in the Midwest…

  • ENYCHP and UVM Grape School

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    2016 Northeastern New York and Vermont Winter Grape School Thursday, March 17, 2016 Time: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Location: Holiday Inn Lake George, 2223 Canada St (US Route 9), Lake George, NY 12845 Cost: $30.00 per person (includes lunch) Pre-registration is required by March 10, 2016! The Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and the University of…

  • Webinar Series: “Clean Plants for the future of the Eastern Wine and Grape Industry

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    Apologies for cross-posting. Here’s an announcement for a webinar series on nursery stock and the National Clean Plant Network. Its aimed especially at producers in the East, but may be of interest also to others. A one-page PDF flier is also attached. One-time online registration is required. Thursdays at Noon (Eastern Time). March 10, 17,…