Recent Publications/Presentations/Reports:

• Midwest Grape Production Guide
  This 155-page book describes site and variety selection; vineyard establishment; cultural practices, including pruning, training, and canopy management; soil management and fertilization; disease and pest management, including weeds, insects, and wildlife; and harvesting and marketing. Copies of the Midwest Grape Production Guide guide may be purchased from Media Distribution, Communications and Technology, The Ohio State University, 385 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: 614-292-1607. Fax: 614-292-1248. E-mail: pubs@ag.osu.edu. View flyer |pdf, 2.5MB| |jpg|
• The recently revised edition on the Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook (B 861) published by Ohio State University Extension is now available through the ISU Extension Distribution Center at $10.25 per copy. This edition contains high quality color images of the various pests and diseases that attack grapes, strawberries, brambles and blueberries which make it well worth the cost. The publication can be ordered on-line at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/ or by phoning (515) 294-5247. The publication is also on-line pdf version is also available at: http://ohioline.osu.edu/b861/index.html
• Lehman, E., and J. Gerrath. 2004. A Midwesterner's Handbook to Grapevine Varieties. University of Northern Iowa , College of Natural Sciences , 34 p. ($10.00).
  A new publication by Drs. Emily Lehman and Jean Gerrath, Dept. of Biology, University of Northern Iowa. When planting new vineyards, it is not uncommon to inadvertently obtain misidentified varieties. The handbook was developed to help correctly identify grape varieties and verify misidentified ones. It contains color photos of vegetative and fruit characteristics at various stages of development to assist in identifying eleven grape varieties commonly grown in the Midwest : Bluebell, Concord, Frontenac, LaCrosse, Leon Millot, Marechal Foch, Niagara, St. Croix, Seyval Blanc, Swenson Red, and Vignoles. Download the order form |pdf|. View the handbook cover |pdf|

Research Information at Iowa State University:

• 2002 Leopold Center Grape Cultivar by Management System Trial
• Cynthiana Grape Cultivar Propagation Study
• Horticultural and Chemical Practices Influencing Fruit Quality with ‘Reliance’ and ‘Swenson Red’ Grape Cultivars
• 2003 Wine Grape Cultivar Trial

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