We are happy to present a viticulture-based newsletter this quarter, focusing on some of the challenges that were apparent in vineyard management during 2010. While the Botrytis challenges are fresh in the minds of vineyard managers, Walt Mahaffee provides a summary of a replicated field trial using Botrytis sprays. Vaughn...
Welcome to the September 2010 edition of OSU Vineyard Notes. We take this opportunity to make you aware of pest-related problems in the vineyard. This 2010 season has been a challenge for many, and the challenges do not stop here. Jay Pscheidt, OSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, reports on new...
In this August issue, we focus on the grape berry. Articles within cover topics of cluster thinning, berry ripening, harvest., and various pests that can damage berries. Also, we provide information about how to conduct vine nutrient sampling at véraison to be sure to keep up with your nutrient program....
As the 2009 growing season comes to a close, we prepared this newsletter to provide information on several viticulture and enology issues important to the Oregon winegrape industry. We begin with the most immediate topic of this season – wine production with Dr. James Osborne and importance of wine superstars...
In this issue, our group of winegrape researchers throughout the state has comprised a summary of the statewide incidence and damage caused by Short Shoot Syndrome and mites over the past few years. Be sure to check this out as it provides some interesting information! Also, a vineyard update has...
Beginning the 2008 Season… It appears that the spring weather we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! Bud break is commencing, a week or so later than 2007 due to cold weather in most of Western Oregon. With the advent of the growing season, this edition of the OSU Wine...
The growing season is in full swing. As growers are busy doing canopy management in the vineyards and wine makers are preparing for the upcoming vintage, OSU faculty are working hard on their field research trials and extension programs to advance viticulture and enology research and education. We’ve been busy...