Vineyard
SWMREC to host 27th annual Viticulture Field Day
Michigan State University will host the 27th annual Viticulture Field Day at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) on Wednesday, July 27, beginning at 9 a.m. Grape growers and vineyard employees both new... more »
Pacific Spider Mite present in Washington vineyards
A survey of mites on wine grapes in Washington during 2013 to 2015 provided some interesting results. The most startling find was that California’s number one spider mite pest of grapes, the Pacific Spider Mite... more »
Crown gall – a growing concern in vineyards
The past two winters have ramped up concerns about crown gall in Pennsylvania and other parts of the Northeast. Wine grape growers are discovering, many for the first time, the horrors of this disease and... more »
Replacing vineyard roses with native plants
As deficit irrigation and water conservation become increasingly important in Washington, researchers at WSU are exploring alternatives to the tradition of planting roses at ends of rows in vineyards. Traditionally, vineyards across the world have... more »
Water quality key factor when establishing new vineyard
Vineyard weed control, irrigation strategies and nutrient management all are key elements in effective crop management. Water quality concerns should rise to the top of that list, according to a western Michigan grower and irrigation... more »