Virtual Vineyard Meeting Thursday at 1 pm

[Tremain Hatch]

Thank you to those that made it to the VVA technical meeting last week.  The meeting was excellent and it was wonderful to catch up with so many growers.

We will have an online vineyard meeting this Thursday at 1 pm.  Follow the Zoom link on Thursday at 1 pm to join the meeting. 

 Zoom Meeting, Thursday 19 May 2022 at 1 pm

https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/83739471494

Vineyards in the southern part of the state are gearing up for bloom.  Here are some quick reminders about why bloom is an important phenological stage for vineyard managers:

·         Bloom and the following weeks are a critical time for disease management.  See more about disease management in the vineyard at Dr. Mizuho Nita’s blog: https://ext.grapepathology.org/

·         Flowing is clearly important for the crop level in our vineyards.

·         Bloom is a good time to assess vineyards:

·         It’s a good time to collect plant tissue samples to assess the vines nutritional status

·         Bloom is a good time to assess canopy management passes thus far

·         The timing of bloom tells us about how the season is progressing

We will review these points and more at the online vineyard meeting this Thursday at 1pm.

 

Regarding pest management, an excellent review of Respirator Requirements for Agricultural Pesticide Applicators is attached to this message as well as a list of facilities that offer Pulmonary Function Testing.

The Winemakers Research Exchange has updated their website.  Check out: https://winemakersresearchexchange.com/

There is a Webinar about Vineyard Mulching put on by our colleagues in Ohio coming up on 2 June. Registration required, See attachment for more information.

 

Thank you,

Tremain Hatch

Viticulture Extension Associate

Virginia Tech