August 2, 2020

Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – II (Webex)

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 as the spray program?
  • Can change to complete cane pruning from spur pruning, help in reducing the resistance to DM?
  • Phenology based spray or weather-based spray is more effective, during the early growth?
  • Does high catch-wire canopy result in poor spray penetration into the fruit zone?
  • How to convert leaf petiole test results into fertilizer recommendation?
  • Guidance on getting Ready for the fall pre-emergent herbicide application?
  • Is there anyone in NJ that is collecting grape grower data on Spotted Lantern Fly appearance and pressure?

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July 20, 2020

Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting – II (online)

Dear Wine Grape Growers,

The Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting – II will be held on August 5th from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. This will be a Webex meeting. No registration is required. We will follow the Summer Grape Camp format, however there will be no pesticide re-certification credit for this program.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm:        Vineyard Observations from Rutgers Extension

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm:        Grower’s Questions and Answers and Discussions

Growers are encouraged to discuss or send questions or vineyard problems, in advance to Hemant Gohil gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu  or Megan Muehlbauer muelhbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu [Read more…]

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June 23, 2020

Wine Grape Downy Mildew Update

By Peter Oudemans

June 4-6 and June 12 showed some significant downy mildew infection periods and we are now beginning to see the effects.  Since berries are susceptible until about a month after capfall this is something we need to be concerned about.  The question is how to handle this now?

Rules: 

  • Hitting the target: Make sure the sprayer is set up to hit the target.
  • Longevity:  Fungicides work best if they can dry after application.  Rainfall before drying will wash them off
  • Resistance:  Downy Mildew is a high risk pathogen and fungicides must be rotated

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May 12, 2020

NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting (online)

Please join the NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting on the Wed, May 20, 2020 4:20 pm using the below link. Also, please see below for the program details.

Meeting Host: Hemant Gohil

https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=mbdbb2eafedfe9d44f3694adeedf61269

Meeting number: 222 571 928:

Password: MJht93B8Pzx

Join by phone    +1-650-429-3300

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May 8, 2020

NJ Department of Agriculture Issues Burn Permit for Frost Protection – Thru May 11

New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a notice concerning open burning due to colder spring overnight temperatures presently forecasted for areas of New Jersey from Thursday, May 7 through Monday, May 11, 2020, which could adversely affect fruit, vegetable, and floriculture crops in bloom or near bloom around the state. For details read below the links.

Note: The NJDEP and New Jersey Forest Fire Service caution all farmers and agriculture businesses with respect to the use of open burning in high wind velocity conditions. Please take note that farmers are encouraged to utilize smudge pots is warming as necessary during higher wind conditions. Use of open burning when wind velocity is greater than 5mph is strictly prohibited, may contribute to wildfire risk, and can carry significant penalties. [Read more…]

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May 7, 2020

Getting Ready to Get Back to Winery Business – Online Guest Presentation

New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education will be hosting guest speaker Donniella Winchell of the Ohio Wine Producers Association. Click the link below for an online presentation taking place Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

Getting Ready to Get Back to Business. Beginning the Journey to Normalcy

A collection of ideas from across the country as we greet guests and protect our staff members

Date: 5/14/20; 4:00-5:30 EST

Meeting link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86804763644?pwd=T1Q0cEtVUCtUN09GTllFTXB5M09VZz09

You can access the meeting on desktop, laptop, and smart phone applications. If you want to use the video option, you may do so. If you’d prefer only audio, you may participate that way, too. [Read more…]

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