Between the Vines

LERGP invites guest Dr. Cain Hickey to share his perspective on the 2021 Pennsylvania vintage. Dr. Hickey’s statewide perspective on grape production in Pennsylvania includes successes and challenges of microclimates around the state that are much different from the experiences we have had in the Lake Erie Region this year.

Kevin Martin (co-host)
Andy Muza (co-host)
Dr. Hickey (guest)

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The team has information on the current state of the Concord canopy.  If you see black leaf this time of year, make a note.  While it’s too late to act, it’s essential that your fertilizer inputs go into motion next year.  Also, if you see it, make sure you take petiole samples.  Once you see something, measure something.  We’ve also got information on recent trends in potash and labor. Andy is back from the vineyards with observations from the field. 

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We know inflation is bad news for grape growers most of the time. We’ve got more scary headline inflation numbers in August. These numbers need some context before making any changes in business plans. So, if inflation has you worried take a listen for some perspective on what makes these events unique and less worrisome, for now. Also, vines are maturing nicely as mostly healthy canopies are slowly but surely ripening some heavy crops.

Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host)

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Everyone is still excited about veraison. The wet July delayed this key benchmark in phenology development by 3.5 days. Bloom was 7 days early so we are still in okay shape for some higher quality crops. More grape price data is in; this week the team discusses price trends in other varieties. This benchmark phenology helps plan and schedule harvest.  

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Today the team gives an update on veraison. This benchmark phenology helps plan and schedule harvest. August 15th is price announcement day in New York State for grapes. We have most prices on Concords and other grapes. 
Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host)
Andy Muza (co-host)

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This week the team talks about color changes in the vineyard, price announcements in New York next week, and answers grower questions on bulk harvest.

Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host)

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It is planting time in the Lake Erie Region. In our region August usually brings ample rainfall and competition for water is reduced. A rainy July moved some planting dates up a couple of weeks. The team discusses why cover cropping is gaining steam and how to get started safely in a perennial system.
 
Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) 

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High crop load management requires all the tools in the toolbox. Join us for a discussion about these tools. We talk past, present, and future with regional growers, Dr. Terry Bates and Bryan Hed. Risk management will be easier with veraison forecasted for August 15th but some unusual crop loads do require special consideration.
 
Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host)
Andrew Muza (co-host)
Dr. Terry Bates (Guest)

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With labor in short supply Special Guest Dr. R. Stup, a workforce development specialist, discusses strategies for improving access to labor. With labor costs increasing growers need multiple tools to solve the problem. Growers will likely need to implement multiple strategies to cope with the tight labor markets.
 
Kevin Martin (co-host)
Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host)
Dr. Richard Stup (Guest)

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