Grape Production

A video series discussing the spotted lanternfly life stages, scouting, and control strategies for the grape and wine industry in Pennsylvania and eastern United States.

This article features in-depth information regarding current knowledge and management practices for dealing with spotted lanternflies in vineyards. Topics covered include spotted lanternfly life cycle and identification, biological control, quarantine regulations, and much more.

Discover how to optimize vineyard floor management with strategies tailored to regional conditions, production goals, and regulations. Gain insights into cover crops, weed control, and best practices.

Discover how to optimize vineyard floor management with strategies tailored to regional conditions, production goals, and regulations. Gain insights into cover crops, weed control, and best practices.

Optimize vineyard nutrients for healthy vines and quality fruit—ideal for vineyard owners, managers, and winemakers.

Test your understanding of SLF, its impact on grapevines, and effective management strategies.

A brief review of reminders and considerations in the vineyard and winery as the vine transitions from the vegetative growth stage to the fruit ripening period.

A summary of how grapevine fruit zone leaf removal has been mechanized.

An overview of grapevine fruit zone leaf removal.

A basic overview of grapevine cane and spur pruning anatomy and mechanics.

A manual for use in extension workshops that details laboratory procedures related to juice and wine analysis; it is aimed at individuals involved in the Pennsylvania wine industry.

Traditional spraying systems in orchards and vineyards operate at a constant rate using a standard nozzle setup, which can be inefficient due to variable row spacing and canopy sizes.

A recent webinar reviewed the principles of assessing and managing nutrient status in mature vineyards.

A brief review of fruit zone leaf removal to manage grape diseases and fruit composition.

Join us for a review covering spotted lanternfly observations beyond vineyards, followed by its specific impact on grapevine health and commercial vineyard management.

Discover the top alcoholic beverage trends for 2026—from flavors to consumer habits—in this free webinar for producers, sellers, and enthusiasts.

Herbicides based on plant growth regulators (PGRs), or "auxin" herbicides, such as 2,4-D, dicamba, triclopyr, etc., are known for creating high-risk drift scenarios that can impact the health and productivity of unintended target crops.

Explore USDA-NIFA's FRAME Networks project on fungicide resistance. Uncover patterns, tools, and resources. Essential for vineyard professionals.

This guide reviews general herbicide drift fundamentals, including how to manage drift, and is aimed at herbicide applicators and grape and wine producers.

In this article, we will discuss the use of early leaf removal (ELR), a canopy management practice implemented around bloom.

This article will focus on shoot thinning, the first canopy management practice of the growing season.

Provides the basic steps to dormant pruning and training young grapevines in the first few years after planting.

Learn more about biofungicide use in vineyards, including a presentation of research outcomes from academic grape pathology experts and feedback on their efficacy and use from professional vineyard management specialists.

Explains the details of using the Watson training system for bunch wine grapes.

Explains when and what to prune, how much to retain, pruning methods, challenges addressed during dormant pruning, and pruning tools.