Between the Vines

Jennifer, Megan and German discuss the upcoming spray program meeting on December 5th where Megan and Bryan Hed will talk about putting together a program for next year in light of changing regulations and products.   There will be NY and PA Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits available. To register go to https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=583. LERGP.com https:...

 Jennifer is joined by Megan Luke and German Vargas to give you an opportunity to meet the team! We are still working on the business management specialist, but are excited to be able to be that much closer to a full team.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 Jennifer welcomes Dr. Terry Bates again to talk about impending harvest and sugar accumulation. They also talk more about soil nutrition and the relationship to pH.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Jennifer is joined by Dr. Terry Bates to talk about the upcoming harvest and how myEV can be used for helping to facilitate harvest planning and so much more. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Jennifer welcomes Terry back to talk about #6 of his Top 10 Nutrient Slides - Potted Grapevine Studies: Soil, pH, Phylloxera, Mycorrhizae. They also address that we are approaching veraison - keep an eye out for early ripening vines and think about thinning if it is needed. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 The growing season is flying by. We are three weeks out from Concord veraison and looking at the harvest doorstep three more weeks after that. It is a good time to finish up crop estimations, if you did not do them at 30 days post-bloom, and take some assessments of vine balance to decide when and where you will start harvesting. In this video , Dr. Terry Bates demonstrates how to use canopy NDVI...

 Jennifer talks labor with Dr. Richard Stup from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development about agriculture unionization and changes in the H2A program.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 Terry and Jenn finish up the Nitrogen portion of the nutrient research and gear up for pH studies! Terry recaps the West Tier study, talks about Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency, and Nitrogen Management.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 Dr. Terry Bates and Jennifer discuss the multiple decade multiple factorial study that helped form our knowledge on vineyard nutrition and basis of our recommendations.  The original West Tier publication back in 1969: Shaulis N, Steele RD. 1969. The interaction of resistant rootstock to the nitrogen, weed control, pruning, and thinning on the productivity of Concord grapevines. J Am Soc Hortic S...

Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates are back again to discuss #3 of his top ten nutrient studies - the Concord Vine Excavation Study of own rooted vines vs 3309.   LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates spend time discussing the Big Dig nutrient study on mature Concord grapevines.  This work is part of the basis of our nutrient recommendations.  Join us on this nutrient journey! LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 Jennifer Phillips Russo of Cornell Extension and Bryan Hed from Penn State University touch base about the possibility of cold damage to tender grape bud tissues and dive deep into a discussion about early season diseases, management, and timing. Join us to hear about resources available for operations and more.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

 Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates discuss Terry’s Top Ten Research Studies in nutrition that have helped formulate today’s nutrient recommendations for vineyard management.  Learn about Terry’s #1  process on the list, the how and why of this particular study was started, the findings, and what role it plays in today’s recommendations.   This is the first of a ten podcast series.  LERGP...

 Cornell University’s Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Jason Londo discuss the grapevine bud progression, the unseasonably warm weather, and the threat of snow on swollen buds.  What are their chances?  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Kevin, Jennifer and Megan talk about the upcoming Growers Conference.  Introducing Megan Luke as our new team member from PSU, and saying goodbye to Kevin. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Jenn and Kevin give the rundown on the conference at SUNY Fredonia on March 16th. Also, we discuss current macroeconomic events and deacclimation.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

With low temperatures hitting parts of the US we check in with Cornell’s expert in Cold Hardiness, Dr. Jason Londo. The headlines say -15 below so we talk wind chill vs temperature and how cold is too cold right now. Of course, that depends heavily on your location. Check out his model for more information about your specific location: https://grapecoldhardiness.shinyapps.io/grape_freezing_toleran...

We have a conference coming up, among a host of other winter educational opportunities to improve vineyard management and farm business. In the meantime, LERGP takes a second to check out what is going on in the fertilizer market. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

LERGP discusses happenings this winter. Bud cutting, temperature data, sensors, fertilizer and labor prices. Stay tuned for virtual and in person meeting opportunities. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

With harvest behind us Kevin and Jenn discuss strategies for 2023. Economic conditions are key to planning for 2023. Volatility should be expected in the prices of many things for 2023. Short-term practices should anticipate elevated grape prices. Longer term  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Harvest is continuing to progress with varying results. Variable crop load last year is directly translating to different challenges this year. Some growers are wrapping up progress this week. A few are just getting started. In general, more than half of tonnage is contained. This week, Jenn and Kevin discuss efficiently harvesting in these conditions and more. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell....

Jenn and Kevin discuss reports of variable harvest conditions. Brix and yield are creating some logistical challenges but nothing growers and processors cannot handle.  NEWA stations also indicated some variability in rainfall. Rainfall in the Lake Erie Region ranged from too much to way too much.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Just getting started with Concord harvest. Best of luck to growers avoiding dodgy weather and staying safe.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Kevin and Jennifer to discuss vineyard news this week. There is some price data from the Finger Lakes Survey, but more would be better. Prices are following Lake Erie trends but we discuss some important differences. Berry curve measurements continue as harvest approaches.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Spotted Lanternfly was found in Buffalo, NY. LERGP discusses the impact of an established population in the Lake Erie Region.  Throughout harvest season in the Lake Erie Region growers will need to scout and start to play for the next couple of years.  LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php