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 […]
What Herbicide Should I Use in Spring 2020 for Preemergence Control in New Jersey Vineyards?
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 […]
Grape Expectations Symposium 2020
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 […]
Wine Grapes Session at Ag Convention 2020
There is a Wine Grapes Session on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 from 9:30 AM-12:15 PM. It is during the NJ Ag Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. See below for the program schedule. Wine Grapes Session Tuesday Morning, February 4, 2020 Hemant Gohil, Agricultural Agent, Gloucester Co. 9:30 A.M. Use & Placement of a Weather Station […]
Considerations for Fall Weed Control in Vineyards
Author: Thierry BesanconPlant & Pest Advisory November 15, 2019 Fall or early winter is the best time to consider the application of a residual herbicide that will help maintaining the ground clean in early spring and allow for delayed herbicide applications in spring. Most residual herbicides primarily control annual grasses or annual broadleaf weeds. A […]