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Gain practical insights on grape production, pest management, pesticide compliance, and winery operations at this free grower-focused program.

Explore timely insights for the growing season at this pre-veraison workshop for vineyard and winery professionals and others interested in grape and wine production.

Guidance for reporting grapevine freeze damage from the April 2026 event.

A video series to answer questions that are relevant to the grape and wine industry in Pennsylvania and eastern United States.

A review of the April 2026 freeze event with considerations for future steps in vineyards.

This video series introduces grape growers, wine grape industry professionals, and academic audiences to the National Clean Plant Network and its role in ensuring healthy, virus-free grapevine material.

Explore practical ways to boost vineyard management efficiency as industry experts share cost-saving strategies, labor-saving tools, and regional insights to support productive, resilient vineyards.

Black rot, Guignardia bidwelli, is one of the most serious diseases of grapes in the eastern United States.

Downy mildew, Plasmopara viticola, can infect berries, leaves, and young shoots. It occurs wherever it is wet and warm during the growing season.

Pennsylvania vineyard and winery owners are encouraged to connect with Penn State undergraduate students who are enrolled in a viticulture course.

The article summarizes consumption and purchasing data published by associations and organizations since the July 2025 Alcoholic Beverage Trends update.

Consumers make many purchasing decisions based on emotion, especially when selecting wine. The article describes how to weave "emotion" into your brand's story to connect with wine consumers.

Hear USDA/SCRI experts share research and tools for balanced grapevine nutrition, with time for open discussion and questions.

This article discusses the results of the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program survey of unsold grapes and the potential impacts to Pennsylvania grape growers.

When early spring warming is followed by below freezing temperatures, grape growers keep their fingers crossed, hoping to escape freeze injury.

Potassium (K) plays a critical role in many plant physiology and biochemistry processes such as photosynthesis, osmoregulation, and enzyme activation.

Update on Cornell Grape Pathology advances—double-stranded RNA, biologicals, resistant varieties, AI tools, and spray strategies—linked to pathogen biology and vineyard management.

Get updates on spotted lanternfly research, vineyard impacts, management strategies, and engage with experts in a moderated panel discussion.

An important attribute to winemaking is monitoring quality control of the wines through quantitative analysis.

International wine expert Clark Smith noted that wine tannins are often confusing to winemakers, and gave a brief overview to explain some grape and wine tannin basics.

This article provides information on the basic enology additives: Fermentation Nutrients, Enological Tannins, Polysaccharides or Inactivated Yeasts, and Fining Agents.

There are a number of spoilage microorganisms and yeasts that we are concerned with as winemakers.

In 2011, international wine expert, Clark Smith, visited the Pennsylvania wine industry and made fundamental suggestions on acid control in wine.

To win loyalty, you will need to improve your customers' tasting room experience.

Wineries that offer tastings create a relationship with their customers, encouraging them to purchase wines at the vineyard, and also increase future sales at state-run liquor stores and restaurants.