Presentation slides from PSU Grape disease and insect pest management workshop

Here are my presentation slides from PSU grape disease and insect pest management workshop. Once again, I am looking for crown gall samples from neighboring states.  Please contact me when you… Read more

Presentation slides from UGA Seasonal vineyard and pest management conference

Here are slides from my presentations at UGA Seasonal Vineyard and Pest Management Conference.1) Ripe rot research updates2) Introduction to trunk disease diagnostic aid app and GrapeIPM.org.FYI: Our next grape… Read more

2019 version of a fungicide application template

Here’s a 2019 version of fungicide application template. Please read the footnote for downloading onto your computer or copy to your Google Drive to use it. This template is designed to… Read more

GrapeIPM.org training on March 15th at Horton Vineyards

We will hold a training session for GrapeIPM.org on March 15th (this Friday) at Horton Vineyards (6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, VA 22942). The meeting starts at 1 PM and closes at… Read more

Dormant application of fungicide(s)

At this time of the season, I am often asked about an application of fungicide(s) to dormant vines. I totally understand that you want to do something before things get… Read more

EPA is reviewing captan

Captan, which we use extensively to manage downy mildew, Phomopsis, ripe rot, and other grape diseases, is currently under review by the EPA. In order to keep captan as one… Read more

Upcoming VCE Viticulture meetings

Here is a list of upcoming meetings. Please note that there are two meetings on March 15th. GrapeIPM.org introduction and training session will be held at Horton Vineyards from 1:00 PM.… Read more

VVA slides

It was very nice to see you all at the VVA meeting!Here are the slides from my presentations (in a pdf format). 1) Grape disease management workshop 2) Ripe rot… Read more

Disease management after harvest

Many of you are about to be done with harvest and some may still have a few more weeks to finish this rainy season. This is a reminder for disease… Read more

Spray before the upcoming storm?

I received several emails and phone calls concerning spray before the upcoming hurricane Florence. Hopefully, we will have a window of opportunity to apply materials. Looks like we have a break… Read more
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