Dr. Marcelo Moretti, Assistant Professor of Weed Science in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, provides a summary of research evaluating different implements for under-vine weed control in vineyards.
Jul 2021 |
Online resource
Credit USDA-ARS, Stephen Ausmus (Cropped from original)
So far, there’s no known infestation in Oregon. If one establishes, many of Oregon’s high-value industries may be affected, including wine grapes, nursery and tree crops, small fruits and timber.
For winemakers, a pH meter is an indispensable tool. Accurate measurements of acidity are essential to winemaking and help prevent spoilage. But how do you know if a pH meter is accurate? Testing and regular maintenance.
Exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke can affect the sensory qualities of wine. Learn how to use laboratory analysis and micro fermentations to assess the impact.
James Osborne, Patricia A. Skinkis, Elizabeth Tomasino |
Sep 2020 |
Article
This website hosted by the Oregon Wine Board, provides important resources, industry round table discussions, and frequently asked questions regarding smoke effects on grapes and wine.
There is no formula for determining whether smoke affects the flavor of wine grapes. The best way to find out is to combine lab analysis with the tasting of a small batch of wine made from grapes exposed to smoke.
Elizabeth Tomasino, Anita Oberholster, Tom Collins |
Aug 2020 |
Article
Rebecca Sweet is the founder of Buzz Cover Crop Seeds, which provides diverse mixes of cover crop, pasture and insectary seeds to small and mid-sized farms in the Pacific Northwest. Rebecca has 16 years of experience ...