PAST EVENTS 2007:
- Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Annual Meeting
November 8, 2007
MVGGA annual meeting and potluck; reports from the committees on the seminars and field demonstrations. 6:00 at Park Farm Winery. - Understanding and Preventing Freeze Damage in Vineyards
December 5 & 6, 2007
University of Missouri; Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology, Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Barclay Poling, Professor of Horticulture at North Carolina State University and editor of the recently published North Carolina Winegrape Grower’s Guide, will be the keynote speaker for this workshop. Dr. Poling will present an overview of active freeze protection methods, as well as a discussion of the use of overhead sprinkler systems for freeze protection. Other nationally recognized experts on grapevine frost/freeze injury and protection at this workshop will include Dr. Martin Goffinet of Cornell University, Dr. Imed Dami of Ohio State University, Dr. David Zoldoske of California State University-Fresno, and Mr. Kevin Ker of Brock University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Keith Striegler, Director and Viticulture Program Leader for the ICCVE, Mr. Andy Allen, Extension Viticulturist for the University of Missouri, and Missouri State Climatologist Pat Guinan will also make valuable contributions to the program.
More information (pdf) - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
August 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Topics: Pre-harvest & Harvest Issues, and Fall Clean-up. Flyer (pdf) - ISU Southeast Research & Demonstration Farm
August 10, 2007
3115 Louisa/Wash Rd., Crawfordsville, IA.
Registration $5.00; contact Amy Heims, Johnson County Extension (Ph: 319-337-2145, Fax: 319-337-7864; e-mail: aheims@iastate.edu)
5:30 PM Registration
6-8:00 Program- Grape cultivar research tour.
- Herbicide drift injury
- Summer cultural practices.
- Testing for grape maturity.
- ISU Northeast Research & Demonstration Farm
August 11, 2007
3321 290th St., Nashua, IA.
Registration $5.00; contact Brenda Dix, Butler County Extension (Ph: 319-267-2707; Fax: 319-267-2708; e-mail: bdix@iastate.edu)
9:30 AM Registration
10:00 Program- Grape cultivar research tour.
- Herbicide drift injury
- Summer cultural practices.
- Testing for grape maturity.
- ISU Armstrong Research & Demonstration Farm
August 2, 2007
53020 Hitchcock Ave, Lewis, IA.
Registration $5.00; contact Leann Plowman-Tibken (Ph: 712-769-2600; Fax: 712-769-2610; e-mail: leann@iastate.edu).
5:30 PM Registration
6-8:00 Program- Grape cultivar research tour.
- Herbicide drift injury.
- Summer cultural practices.
- Vineyard soil quality.
- Testing for grape maturity.
- ISU Horticulture Research Station
July 28, 2007
55519 170th St., Ames, IA.
Registration $25.00 (includes lunch); contact Jo Gregg, (Ph: 515-294-3308; Fax: 515-294-4362; e-mail: jagregg@iastate.edu )
8:30 Registration
9:00 Program/Tour- Grape cultivar research. (Drs. Paul Domoto and Gail Nonnecke).
- Vineyard weed management and soil quality study. (Craig Dilley, grad student)
- Vineyard cover crop rotation study. (Dennis Portz, grad student)
- Grape insects (Dr. Donald Lewis, Extension entomologist)
- Herbicide drift injury (Dr. Bob Hartzler, Extension weed science)
- ISU Plant Disease Clinic (Christine Engelbrecht, Extension plant pathology)
12:30 Commercial exhibits & demonstrations (Mike White, Extension viticulturist)
1:30 Influence pre-harvest grape quality on wine. (Dr. Sebastian Donner, ISU wine lab supervisor)
2:00 Iowa Grape & Wine Industry Survey (Craig Tordsen, Value Added Agriculture Extension)
2:30-3:00 Wine tasting of experimental cultivars.
Directions: From Ames, take U.S. Hwy 69 north to 170th St. (“Gilbert corner”); take 170th St. east 1.5 miles to the Research Station. - Mississippi Valley Grape Growers Site Visits
July 12, 2007
Site visits hosted by Jim and Mary Kay Sorensen at 6:00 pm. - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
July 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Farm Vineyard Field Day. Flyer (pdf) - Wine Growing Concepts Workshop
May 12, 2007
Peosta, IA. Flyer - Agenda - Registration (pdf) - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
May 21, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Topics: Training Systems, Trellis Construction, and Disease Management. Flyer (pdf) - Advanced Canopy Management Seminar
June 7, 2007
Mississippi Valley Grape Growers, Steve & Sandy Rickertsen’s and Gary & Joan Petersen’s 6:30 pm. - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
June 18, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Topics: Canopy Management, Irrigation Needs, and Insect Management. Flyer (pdf) - Hands-on Wine Microbiology Course
July 7 & 8, 2007
ISU Campus - Food Sciences Bldg.
Dr. Kenneth Fugelsang, Wine Microbiologist, California State University. Author of "Wine Microbiology" and "Wine Production Analysis". http://cati.csufresno.edu/verc/pers/stories/k-fugelsang.html
Sponsor: Midwest Grape & Wine Industry Institute, Iowa State University, USDA Risk Management Agency
Pre-Registration Recommended: Limited Seating Will Be Available. Registration will be on a first-come/first-serve basis. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Contact us now if you may be interested in attending by replying to: jagregg@iastate.edu - Dormant Pruning Seminar
March 17, 2007
Mississippi Valley Grape Growers,
Whitetail Vineyards Sabula, IA Saturday 10:00 am. - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
March 19, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Topics: Cultivar Selection, Pruning, and Chemical Considerations. Flyer (pdf) - Vineyard 101 & Pruning Workshop
March 24, 2007
9 AM to Noon (Rain/Shine/Snow/Tornado)
John Ernest Winery, (3 mi. east of Tama on Hwy 30, then 1/4 mi. north.)(641-484-8048) http://www.johnernestvineyard.com/
Mike White, ISU Extension Viticulture Specialist will be the speaker.
Co-sponsored by John Ernest Winery & ISU Tama County Extension.
Registration: Please contact the ISU Tama Co. Extension office before noon, Friday, March 23nd, 2007. Payment will be taken at the door.
Contact: (641-484-2703) or <bmurty@iastate.edu>
Maximum attendance = 40.
Cost: $10 per person, pay at the door.
Agenda:
8:30 AM Registration
9:00 AM Welcome & Introductions
9:15 AM Iowa Vine/Wine Industry Update
9:45 AM Vineyard 101
10:30 AM Break (refreshments)
10:45 AM Basics of Vineyard Pruning
11:15 AM Hands-on Pruning Demonstration (bring your own pruners if you have them)
12:00 PM Adjourn - John Ernest Winery Open for Business
Note: John Ernest Winery is one of Iowa's newest wineries.The winery and vineyard is located on a south facing slope just north of Hwy 30, 3 miles east of Tama overlooking the scenic Iowa River valley. The winery and vineyard are the result of John & Delores Kopsa and their extended family working hard to develop a dream. Attendees will enjoy touring this beautiful winery and scenic vineyard. - Northwest Iowa Grape Growers’ Viticulture Workshop
April 16, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Topics: Vineyard Site Preparation, Soil & Infiltration Testing, and Pest Management. Flyer (pdf) - Feb. 9-10, 2007 Iowa Wine Growers Annual Conference
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa
Noon to 5pm Fri., Feb. 9th, Evening Wine Reception
8:30 AM -5pm Sat. Feb 10th, Evening Wine Reception, Banquet & Dance, Vendor Displays
Contact: Joan O'brien, Executive Secretary, 800-383-1682 or joano@agribiz.org
http://www.iowawinegrowers.com. More information (pdf)
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