Between the Vines

Bryan Hed joins us for an evening of disease control.  The post-bloom period is absolutely critical.  Bryan has some tips and research results to maximize the effectiveness of this essential spray application.  The team also discusses phenology, weed control and Revus Top resistance news.  We cover a lot so bring this pod to the tractor as you put this spray on. Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phi...

We are in the critical time for supplemental nitrogen application. These applications are usually best made two weeks prior to bloom. Jenn and the team discuss soil testing, nitrogen needs, and other nutrient requirements of grapevines. Episode Host/Speakers: Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Lead Image: Kevin Martin LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_informatio...

Mark your calendars for wild grape bloom. It was observed as early as May 25th and occurred as late as June 2nd according to the NEWA model. This suggests that grape bloom is right around the corner. The team discusses everything that needs to be done before trace bloom and bloom.   Episode Host/Speakers: Kevin Martin (host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Andy Muza (co-host) LERGP.com https://l...

Loraine Post with Chautauqua County Farm Services Agency joins LERGP for a run-down of grape-related programs offered by FSA, USDA. The presentation touches on one-time programs in 2020 but also covers programs still available.   Episode Host/Speakers: Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Andy Muza (co-host) Loraine Post (guest) Photo Credit: Luke Haggerty  LERGP.com https://le...

Last week we covered secondary pests. This week Dr. Loeb joins LERGP to discuss some of the primary insects that impact grape production. Spotted lanternfly continues its march toward the Lake Erie Region. Grape Berry Moth also persists as growers find new ways to control this old favorite.   Episode Host/Speakers: Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Andy Muza (co-host) Dr. Gr...

It is the season for scouting secondary pests. If you’ve never had an established population of a secondary pest, tune in for a reminder of scouting protocols and economic thresholds. Some of these when populations get established can significantly impact yield, despite their secondary status. Scouting and even pesticide applications can be essential. Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo...

We all love warm weather and sunshine but how do we manage vineyards in this unusual weather pattern? Warm weather and sunshine have all but eliminated infection periods in the Lake Erie Region over the past 10 days.  With low disease pressure, how flexible can spray schedules get?  How do crop load and frost damage change that calculus? The team tackles this risk management conundrum.   Episode H...

Dr. Gold joins the LERGP team to kick-off the virtual coffee pot series for 2021. Dr. Gold discusses early season disease control, Gold lab research projects, and resistance management. Coffee pot meetings are live every Wednesday. Register at https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/ for pesticide recertification credits in NY and PA. Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Andy Muza (co-ho...

Unseasonably cold weather has slowed down the growing season. The team covers disease models and spray timing in a frost year. Also, a frost damage assessment has been complicated by partially damaged shoots in some areas. Secondary buds are well underway where frost damage was severe. Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) Andy Muza (co-host) LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell....

Frost damaged buds in the Lake Erie Region last week. The team discusses the importance and process to assess damages. High commodity prices, input costs, and grape prices influence the management of vineyards and damaged vineyards. Stay the course and assess damage for now. With elevated grapes prices an accurate damage assessment is essential before changing any management practices.  Kevin Mart...

Another Frost Event hits Erie County, PA. The team discusses damage assessment and bud dissection. SBA resources for farmers continue to evolve in response to Covid-19. Funding for farmers and wineries in this update. Resources for the bud assessment: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/goffinet/Anatomy_of_Winter_Injury_hi_res.pdf Luke Haggerty - https://lergp.com/winter-damage Hans Walter-Peterson - http...

Official bud break in the phenology block was April 20th.  Low temperatures were cause for concern the very next morning.  Guests Dr. T. Bates and Hans-Walter Peterson discuss the damage, risk management practices, and tools for assessing damage over the next few weeks. Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Kevin Martin (host/speaker) Photo Credit: Kim Knappenberger, LERGP LERGP.co...

Kevin talks about the recent uptick in the price of fertilizers. This comes on the heels of some gradual price increases through the past year. Although it is going up Kevin reminds growers to keep it all in context.  Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Kevin Martin (host/speaker) Photo Credit: Kim Knappenberger, (LERGP) spreading lime at Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension...

Bud burst was widely observed in much of the region. With the growing season arriving early the team talks about frost protection, risk management, and more. Episode Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Kevin Martin (host/speaker) Photo Credit: Kim Knappenberger, LERGP LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

With warm temperatures moving buds along and Lake Erie warming up early, what can a concerned grower do? Jennifer continues to describe her bud hardiness trial that has been ongoing during the winter of 2020-2021 in the Lake Erie Region.    Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host/speaker) Kevin Martin (host) Lead Image: Modified Shaulis Field Score LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell....

Kevin discusses the labor issues that the grape growers in the Lake Erie Region are currently facing. There are definite differences in labor costs along the state line between New York and Pennsylvania. The discussion went to capital investments that could potentially reduce or remove labor issues. Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Kevin Martin (host/speaker) Photo Credit: Kim...

Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center (LERGP) introduces the team and the podcast. The industry is focused on the beginning of the growing season, prices, and labor. LERGP will tackle these issues in upcoming podcasts. Episode Hosts: Kevin Martin, Jennifer Phillips Russo, and Andrew Muza LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

Jennifer describes her bud hardiness trial that has been ongoing during the winter of 2020-2021 in the Lake Erie Region. She has been getting updates on the hardiness of these buds every other week.   Episode Host/Speakers: Jennifer Phillips Russo (host/speaker) Kevin Martin (host) Photo Credit: Kim Knappenberger, LERGP  Caption: Jennifer Phillips Russo cutting canes for bud collection LERGP.com h...