Our 4-yr old Chardonnay was about 10% bud break yesterday (the 21st) morning. Our 4-yr old Merlot was <5% bud break. Older vines are still holding off. Well, the season… Read more
Thanks for those of you attended our first annual grape IPM workshops! The number of attendee was about 110 people! I am still working on the 2012 version of the… Read more
Two weeks of 80’s and 70’s surely moved things forward. When I checked our Chardonnay buds last week, it was swelling, but was still tight, but now it looks like… Read more
As I indicated at the VVA meeting, we are planning to have three IPM workshops this year. The dates ended up earlier than what I proposed, but with given warm… Read more
This is the document I should have included in the VVA handout. I thought about it, but forgot to include. If you are interested in the detailed reports of fungicide… Read more
First of all, a (belated) Happy New Year! I meant to upload some posts in January, but things were bit busy. Second, thank you for those of you who attended… Read more
I recently published a book chapter with my colleague about how to optimize fungicide application. It is free to download, so, if you are looking for some bed time reading… Read more
Thank you for those of you who attended a beginner’s workshop yesterday. It was a very good opportunity for me to talk to you. If you are interested in, we… Read more
I just saw Tony sent an email this afternoon to discuss about the sanitation issues. I want to add a few more comments here to discuss this important issue. (by… Read more
I just learned that Fenarimol (Rubigan® AS, Vintage® SC and Focus®, from Gowan) will be taken out from the market soon. It was due to their business decision. The company… Read more