February 26, 2021

Tree Fruit Growers Meeting – I (virtual)

March 9 (Tue) 9 am– 10:15 am

9 am – 9:30 am:  Peach Rootstock Performance in Recent Trials
Dr. James Schupp, Professor of Pomology, Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Schupp will update on the some of the promising new peach rootstocks from the multi-year NC 140 trials.

9:30 am – 10 am:  Updates on Tactics for Improved Weed Management in Orchards           
Dr. Thierry Besancon, Extension Specialist, Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES
For open discussion, a feed-back from fruit growers expected, such as: Any Weeds that are
troublesome? Any weeds that may be developing resistance? Any herbicides not working?

10 am – 10:15 am: Questions, Observations, and Comments on any topics

Join Zoom Meeting using the link below:

https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/95644703253?pwd=NEFBNGNvOVlWNjBLQTNvNElUWHRwQT09

Meeting ID: 956 4470 3253 and Meeting Password: 578456

For assistance contact program organizers
Hemant Gohil gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu or Megan Muehlbauer muehlbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu

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December 14, 2020

Grower Input Needed to Help Understand the Role of Anthracnose Diseases

All growers of tree fruit and small fruit, please take a few minutes to fill out this fruit rot survey!

This multi-state survey aims to help us understand the role of anthracnose (fruit rot) diseases and to prioritize grower concerns and challenges.  This short survey, linked below, is a part of a multi-state research collaboration that aims to help us understand the impact and role of anthracnose (fruit rot) diseases caused by the fungal pathogens in the Colletotrichum genus and to prioritize grower concerns and challenges.

The link https://go.rutgers.edu/liiy8uep takes you to the article from Penn State that has the survey link at the end of that article. All responses are anonymous. No personal information will be collected.

 

 

 

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November 4, 2020

Statewide Wine Grape Twilight – III

The Wine Grape Twilight –III meeting is scheduled at 6 – 7 PM on Nov 10 (Tue). There is no registration requirement for this meeting. Please use the Webex link below for attending the meeting.

https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=m7a85d84aabb245de7dd9a70b05891f76

Topics

 Who Gets to Say When the Epidemic is Over?

Peter Oudemans, Professor, Small Fruit Pathology, Rutgers NJAES

Fall Weed Management Strategies for Vineyard

Thierry Besancon, Extension Specialist, Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES

Discussions on Questions and Observations

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October 8, 2020

Notes from the 2019 Cabernet Franc Wine Tasting and Evaluations

Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward

A Cabernet Franc (CF) wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 25, 2019, at Unionville Vineyards, located in Ringoes. Cabernet Franc (CF) is one of the most suitable Vitis vinifera varieties for New Jersey with high-quality wine production, for both north and south New Jersey1. It is also one of the best red varieties for New Jersey in terms of consistency in ripening. It can be easily adapted in the winery for Rosé, dry still varietals, and in red wine blends. The responses to a survey sent two weeks before the event, formed the basis of discussion at the workshop. Winemakers also described how they accomplished each of their wines. [Read more…]

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September 8, 2020

Wine Grape Harvest Timing Notes

By Daniel Ward and Hemant Gohil

It is harvest season and one of the most challenging aspects of wine making is upon us – When to harvest? There is no single combination of physical, chemical, flavor and aromatic composition of grape berries that can be used to decide when to pick, so we need to use our best information and exercise our best judgment. [Read more…]

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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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