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2021 Grape Expectation – Registration for Pesticide Recertification Credits

March 4, 2021 by Daniel Ward

New Jersey Wine Grape Symposium: March 6, 2021 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12 PM Please note that, there is a two step process to register for the pesticide recertification credits. Please see below the links and instructions. If you have already completed the STEP 1 (registering for the educational sessions), you may skip that step […]

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Wine Grape Sessions at the 2021 New Jersey Ag Convention

February 2, 2021 by Daniel Ward

Date: February 25, 2021 (Thursday)  Place: Virtual. Please use the registration link: https://vganj.com/registration  Registration: The convention runs from Feb 22-25. To attend only the Wine Grape session, choose ONE-DAY Pass ($60) OR if you wish to attend all or additional crop sessions choose Member Admission ($120).  Pesticide Credits: CORE (up to 3 credits) and Private […]

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Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – III

November 6, 2020 by Daniel Ward

The Wine Grape Twilight – III meeting is scheduled for 6:00 – 7:00 PM on November 10, 2020 (Tuesday). There is no registration requirement for this meeting. Please use the Webex link below for attending the meeting. https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=m7a85d84aabb245de7dd9a70b05891f76 Topics Who Gets to Say When the Epidemic is Over? Peter Oudemans, Professor, Small Fruit Pathology, Rutgers […]

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Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations

October 12, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New […]

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Wine Grape Harvest Timing Notes

September 10, 2020 by Daniel Ward

By Daniel Ward and Hemant Gohil It is harvest season and one of the most challenging aspects of wine making is upon us – When to harvest? There is no single combination of physical, chemical, flavor and aromatic composition of grape berries that can be used to decide when to pick, so we need to […]

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SLF: Current Management Recommendations in Vineyards

September 1, 2020 by Daniel Ward

By Katarzyna Madalinska, Megan Muehlbauer, George Hamilton, and Anne L. Nielsen Spotted lanternfly was first found in northern NJ in 2018. Since then, populations are rapidly increasing and will substantially surpass those seen in 2019. Management of this pest is critical as we are still in the exponential growth phase of the population. There has […]

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Wine Grape Presentations

September 1, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Below is a collection of presentations intended for grape growers and winemakers: Assessment of Suspicious Grapevines Cordon Renewal Strategies for Cold Injured Merlot Grapevines Red Leaves in the Vineyard: Biotic and Abiotic Causes Opportunities and Challenges for Starting a Vineyard in New Jersey Clean Planting Material – An Effective Strategy to Prevent Diseases in Vineyards […]

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Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – II (Webex)

August 5, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Please follow the the link below the program agenda, to attend the Wine Grape Twilight – II meeting, scheduled on August 5 (Wed), 6 pm – 7:30 pm. There is no registration requirement for this meeting. Growers Questions and Discussions: My vineyard could be developing resistance to Downy Mildew (DM) spray. What should I do as far […]

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What Herbicide Should I Use in Spring 2020 for Preemergence Control in New Jersey Vineyards?

March 31, 2020 by Daniel Ward

Preemergence herbicides should be applied prior to weed seed germination AND prior to bud break. If applied to weeds that are already out of the ground, most of these products will not control them. Keep in mind that these herbicides should receive at least ½” rainfall or irrigation one to seven days after application (depending […]

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Grape Expectations Symposium 2020

January 29, 2020 by Daniel Ward

The 2020 Grape Expectations Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831. The daylong seminar includes a series of lectures given by professionals in viticulture (grape growing), enology (winemaking), and marketing. Lectures are designed to present new and relevant information to professionals […]

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