University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Grape

  • February 9th Northern Grapes Project Webinar Announcement and Registration

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    Apologies for cross-posting. Here is information about the upcoming NGP webinar. The Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series “Branding and Best Management Practices for Cold Hardy Wines and Wineries” Bill Gartner Dan McCole Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 12:00 Noon Eastern (11:00 am Central) 7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm Central) Branding is a marketing activity that aims…

  • Please help: USDA New England Grape Survey

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    I am forwarding this request to participate in a grape survey with USDA from Gary Keogh in the Concord, NH office. This survey is critically important to maintain an accurate count of the scope of the grape industry in New England. Results are used to apply for research and outreach funds, develop crop insurance opportunities,…

  • Warm temperatures and pruning

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    by Terence Bradshaw I’ve had some growers inquire and there has been general chatter lately about the risk of pruning apples and grapes now, given the warm weather we’ve been having. My advice will apply equally to apple and grape growers, with lessening degrees of caution: hold off as long as you can. The danger…

  • January 12 NGP Webinar Announcement and Registration – Terroir and Typicity in Cold Hardy Grapes

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    The Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series “Terroir and Typicity in Cold Hardy Grapes” Anna Katharine Mansfield Cornell University Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 12:00 Noon Eastern (11:00 am Central) 7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm Central) The marketing power of varietal typicity and wine terroir is undeniable, but can be hard for producers (and consumers!) to fully…

  • December Northern Grapes Project News You Can Use – Trellis Systems, Pruning, and Training

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    News You Can Use   Trellis Systems, Pruning, and Training December 2015 Frontenac grapevines trained (from left to right) high-wire cordon, mid-wire cordon with VSP, Geneva double curtain, and Smart Dyson in the Iowa Northern Grapes training system trial. Photo: Paul Domto A major component of any vineyard management system is training and pruning vines…

  • 2016 Northern Grape Symposium and Michigan Grape and Wine Conference.

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    February Michigan Grape and Wine Conference and Northern Grapes Symposium Registration Open! The 2016 Michigan Grape and Wine Conference and Northern Grapes Symposium will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo February 24-26. Complete conference details are posted at www.michiganwines.com/conference. 2016 Northern Grapes Symposium Kicks Off the Conference February 24 Super Hardy Grape…

  • Cold Acclimation & Recovery from Spring Frost in Grapes webinar

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    The Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series “The Big Chill: Cold Acclimation and Recovery from Spring Frost in Grapes in New York”  Tim Martinson, Cornell University Jason Londo, USDA-ARS Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 12:00 Noon Eastern (11:00 am Central) 7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm Central) Cold-hardy grapes are grown in climates where spring frost often occur, and…

  • November Northern Grapes News now on-line

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    The November issue of Northern Grapes News is now available for download. Here’s the direct link: http://northerngrapesproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/NG-News-Vol4-I4-Nov-2015.pdf In this issue: Downy Mildew in Cold Hardy Grapes. NGP Team Profile: Terence Bradshaw. NGP Team Profile: Carl Rosen Low Temperature Response in Grapevines. 2015-2016 Northern Grapes Project Webinar Schedule.

  • 2015-2016 Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series Schedule

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    We are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2015-2016 Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series! We are looking forward to yet another great webinar season and hope to “see” many of you at the webinars! Look for an email coming shortly that will contain more information, including registration information, for the December 8th webinar. This…

  • Registration Open: New England Vegetable and Fruit Meetings

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    The online registration is now open for the New England Vegetable and Fruit Meetings to be held December 15-17, 2015 in Manchester, NH: http://www.newenglandvfc.org/registration.html There are two Tree Fruit sessions on Tuesday, December 15, one Stone Fruit session on Wednesday, December 16, and two Viticulture sessions on December 17. There is also a Hard Cider…