Between the Vines

 Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates discuss Terry’s Top Ten Research Studies in nutrition that have helped formulate today’s nutrient recommendations for vineyard management.  Learn about Terry’s #1  process on the list, the how and why of this particular study was started, the findings, and what role it plays in today’s recommendations.   This is the first of a ten podcast series. 

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 Cornell University’s Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Jason Londo discuss the grapevine bud progression, the unseasonably warm weather, and the threat of snow on swollen buds.  What are their chances? 

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Kevin, Jennifer and Megan talk about the upcoming Growers Conference.  Introducing Megan Luke as our new team member from PSU, and saying goodbye to Kevin.

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Jenn and Kevin give the rundown on the conference at SUNY Fredonia on March 16th. Also, we discuss current macroeconomic events and deacclimation. 

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With low temperatures hitting parts of the US we check in with Cornell’s expert in Cold Hardiness, Dr. Jason Londo. The headlines say -15 below so we talk wind chill vs temperature and how cold is too cold right now. Of course, that depends heavily on your location. Check out his model for more information about your specific location: https://grapecoldhardiness.shinyapps.io/grape_freezing_tolerance/?_ga=2.44302822.378514422.1664933625-1102627896.1660254134

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We have a conference coming up, among a host of other winter educational opportunities to improve vineyard management and farm business. In the meantime, LERGP takes a second to check out what is going on in the fertilizer market.

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LERGP discusses happenings this winter. Bud cutting, temperature data, sensors, fertilizer and labor prices. Stay tuned for virtual and in person meeting opportunities.

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With harvest behind us Kevin and Jenn discuss strategies for 2023. Economic conditions are key to planning for 2023. Volatility should be expected in the prices of many things for 2023. Short-term practices should anticipate elevated grape prices. Longer term 

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Harvest is continuing to progress with varying results. Variable crop load last year is directly translating to different challenges this year. Some growers are wrapping up progress this week. A few are just getting started. In general, more than half of tonnage is contained. This week, Jenn and Kevin discuss efficiently harvesting in these conditions and more.

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Jenn and Kevin discuss reports of variable harvest conditions. Brix and yield are creating some logistical challenges but nothing growers and processors cannot handle.  NEWA stations also indicated some variability in rainfall. Rainfall in the Lake Erie Region ranged from too much to way too much. 

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