I have updated my fungicide application template that I have been using for my fungicide guides. If you are interested in it, download it from this link. This will open a… Read more
It looks like we will see a series of rain events in the next few days. As noted in the previous virtual viticulture meetings, we had several black rot and… Read more
The label of Presidio has been changed, and unfortunately, the grape was removed from the list of hosts. This means that we no longer able to purchase Presidio to control… Read more
Our reds broke buds, and whites have about 1-inch shoot growth on it today, and more rains in the weather forecast. It is time to think about Phomopsis! What happen… Read more
In my pruning time disease considerations (this link opens Google Drive with this year’s recommendation for trunk disease management), I refer to Topsin-M as a choice of trunk disease management, especially… Read more
Well, I was hoping that the rest of the season would be nice and sunny, but I was little naive. Looks like some portion of VA may be affected by… Read more
1) What to do this and next weekIt looks like we have a window today for application, and after the rains over the weekend, next week looks good too. Right… Read more
Due to many rain events and relatively cold weather, it looks like we are somewhat back in truck in terms of the growth stages. When shoots are about 10-12 inches… Read more
Thanks again for those of you who were able to attend IPM workshops. I hope you enjoyed the meetings, and if you have any suggestions or comments, please do not… Read more
With this week’s precipitations that we (including many meteorologists) did not anticipated last week, some of you have contacted me to seek options for the late season application, especially for… Read more