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Sources of Information on the Culture and Management of Grapes

Books & Out-of-State Extension Publications:

  • Bordelon, B. 1995.  Growing Grapes.  Purdue Univ. Coop. Ext. Sev., HO-45. (free) Agriculture Communications Service, Media Distribution Center, 301 S. 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901-1232 (Ph: 800-398-4636), or on the Web as a PDF file.
  • Bordelon, B. 1995.  Grape Varieties for Indiana.  Purdue Univ. Coop. Ext. Sev., HO-221 (free).  Agriculture Communications Service, Media Distribution Center, 301 S. 2nd Street, Lafayette, IN, 47901-1232 (Ph: 800-398-4636, or on the Web as a PDF file.
  • Cahoon, G., M. Ellis, R. Williams and L. Lockshin.  1991.  Grapes: Production,  Management and Marketing.  Bulletin 815, Agdex 231, Ohio Cooperative Extension Service, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH  43235; Ph: 614-292-1607  ($7.25 + postage)
    Most complete publication of grape growing in the Midwest, and adaptable to Iowa conditions.  Pruning and training systems are well illustrated.
  • Capps, E.R., A.H. Smith, T.K. Wolf, A.H. Smith, and B.J. Walker.  1998.  The Economics of Wine Productions in Virginia, Virginia Coop. Ext. Pub. 463-008.  On the Web at:  http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/viticulture/463-008/463-008.html   (includes a pdf file)
  • Childers, Norman F., Justin R. Morris, and G. Steven Sibbett  1995.  Modern Fruit Science, 10th ed., Horticultural Publications, 3906 NW 31 Place, Gainesville, FL 32606;  Ph: 904-372-5077. ($59.00 plus $6.00 handling).
    Has been used as the text for the "Fruit and Nut Culture" course at ISU.  Provides a sound, up-to-date basic coverage of the culture and management of apple orchards.  Includes chapters on pears and quince, stone fruits, nuts, grapes, strawberries and others berries.
  • Dami, I, B. Bordelon, D.C. Ferree, M. Brown, M.A. Ellis, R.N. Williams, and D. Deehan. 2005. Midwest Grape Production Guide.   Ohio State Univ. Ext., Bull. 919. http://ohioline.osu.edu/b919/0001.html
    Printed copy can be purchased from Ohio State University Extension, Media Distribution, 385 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: 614-292-1607. Fax: 614-292-1248. E-mail: pubs@ag.osu.edu. ($10.50 w/ shipping).
  • Dillard, Alan.  1998.  Cost Estimate for Establishment of a Five Thousand Gallon Winery.  Limestone Creek Viticultural Resources, 1250 State Route 127 South, Jonesboro, IL 62952.  http://w3.aces.uiuc.edu/NRES/faculty/Skirvin/cfar/winest.htm
  • Funt, Richard C., Michael A. Ellis, and Celeste Welty.  1997.  Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook. Bulletin 861. Ohio State Univ. Extension Publications, 385 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210-1044 (Ph: 614-292-1607). 
    Covers pest management strategies for diseases, insects and weed control  on strawberries, brambles, blueberries and grapes.  Includes information on identifying various pests, however, illustrations are limited to drawings.
    http://ohioline.osu.edu/b861/index.html
  • 2001 Iowa Small Fruit and Grape Spray guide
    http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/sfg/
  • Galletta, Gene J. and David G. Himelrick, eds.  1990.  Small Fruit Crop Management. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.  (Available through Indiana Berry & Plant Co., $105.00) Presently being used as the text for "Small Fruit Culture" at ISU.  The best available book on small fruit culture and management, but tends to be somewhat short on technical information needed for making sound management decisions.
  • Gordon, Don.  1991.  Growing Fruit in the Upper Midwest.  University of Minnesota Press, 2037 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. ($25.00) Includes apples, pears, peaches, cherries and cherry plums, plums, apricots, grapes, strawberries, brambles, currents and gooseberries, blueberries and other fruits.  A practical "how-to" guide to growing fruit for home gardens and small commercial growers.  Author relied heavily on extension bulletins from states in the upper Midwest.  Because of that, it does serve as an excellent reference regarding cultivar selection.
  • Howell, G.S., D.P. Miller and T.J. Zabadel.  1998. Wine Grape Varieties for Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2643; Michigan State University Extension, MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($4.00). Provides detailed information and color photographs of wine grapes recommended for Michigan.  However, many cultivars listed would not be adapted to Iowa.  Web version at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26439701.html
  • Kader, Adel A. (editor). 1992.  Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops.  Publications Division of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608-1239.  Publication 3311. ($69.00) Excellent book on postharvest handling of fruits and vegetables with technical information on optimum storage conditions.  Used as a text book at ISU.
  • Pearson, R.C. and A. C. Goheen, eds.  1990.  Compendium of Grape Diseases.  APS Press, American Phytopathological Society, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121; Ph: 800-328-7560.   ($37.00) Description and control of fungal, bacterial, viral and physiological disorders of grapes.  Includes color plates. An excellent reference.
  • Pirog, R.  2000.  Grape Expectations: A food system perspective on redeveloping the Iowa grape industry.  Leopold Center of Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University.  On the web at http://www.leopold.iastate.edu/pubinfo/papersspeeches/grapes2000.html
  • Ramsdell, D.C.  1994.  Common Diseases of the Grapevine in Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-1732; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/ and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($1.00). On the Web at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen/e-1732.htm
  • Shoemaker, J.S., ed.  1978.  Small Fruit Culture, 5th ed., AVI, Westport CT. Previously used as the text for "Small Fruit Culture" at ISU.  A good "how-to" book, but much of the material is out-of-date.
  • ills, R.B.H., W.B. McGlasson, D. Graham, T.H. Lee and E.G. Hall. 1989. Postharvest, An Introduction to the Physiology and Handling of Fruits and Vegetables.  AVI Book, published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. ($26.95) Contains basic information on the postharvest handling of fruits & vegetables, but tends to be shy on technical information regarding optimum storage conditions.
  • Wolf, T.K.  1997.  Site Selection for Commercial Vineyards.  Virginia Coop Ext. Pub. 463-016.  On the Web at:  http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/viticulture/463-016/463-016.html
  • Zabadal, T.J., G.S. Howell and D.P. Miller. 1997. Table Grape Varieties for Michigan. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2642; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($2.00).
    Provides detailed information and color photographs of table grapes recommended for Michigan.  However, many cultivars listed would not be adapted to Iowa.  Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26439701.html
  • Zabadal, T.J., and J.A. Andersen.  1997. Vineyard Establishment I, Preplant Decisions. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2644; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; orhttp://www.msue.msu.edu/portal/ and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($3.00). Provides detailed information regarding site and soil requirements, and vineyard layout. Web version at http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26449701.html
  • Zabadal, T.J.  1997.  Vineyard Establishment II, Planting and Early Care of Vineyards. Michigan St. Univ. Ext. Bull. E-2645; MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”  ($5.00). Provides detailed information planting, cultural care, and trellis construction during the first three years of vineyard establishment.  However, it does not go into trellising systems.  Web version at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modfr/26449701.html
  • Conservation Practices for Vineyards.  Cornell Coop Ext. 132VCPV (video) ($18.95). The Resource Center, Cornell University, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY  14852-3884, Phone: 607-255-2080, Fax: 607-255-9946.
  • Cost of Producing Concord Grapes in Southwestern Michigan.  Michigan St. Univ. Ext. E-2189 ($.65)   MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/ and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”
  • Cultural Practices for Commercial Vineyards. Cornell Coop Ext. 155S111 ($5.50). The Resource Center, Cornell University, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY  14852-3884, Phone: 607-255-2080, Fax: 607-255-9946.
  • Growing Grapes in Wisconsin.  Wisconsin Coop. Ext., A1656  ($2.20). Coop. Ext. Publications, Room 170, 630 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI  53703; Ph: 608-262-3346.
  • How to Build Orchard and Vineyard Trellises.  U.S. Steel, Pittsburgh, PA  15230 ($4.00)  U.S. Steel no longer manufactures high-tensile wire and this publication is out-of-print.  However, it may still be available through high-tensile wire distributors.
  • Missouri Commercial Grape Pest Control Guide.  Contact:  Pamela Mayer, 9740  Red Spring Rd., Mountain Grove MO  65711; Ph: 417-926-4105.
  • Pruning Grapes.  Cornell Coop Ext. Video 155VPG ($20.95). The Resource Center, Cornell University, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY  14852-3884, Phone: 607-255-2080, Fax: 607-255-9946.
  • Pruning Grapes.  Michigan St. Univ. Ext.  VT021 (video)  ($35.00) MSU Bulletin Office, 10-B Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; or http://www.msue.msu.edu/home/  and navigate through “Information Resources”, “Educational Materials” to “Fruit Commercial”
  • Table Grape Varieties for Cold Climates.  Cornell Coop Ext. 632IB234 ($3.95). The Resource Center, Cornell University, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY  14852-3884, Phone: 607-255-2080, Fax: 607-255-9946.
  • The Mid-Atlantic Winegrape Grower's Guide.  NC St. Univ. Coop. Ext., AG-535.  On the Web at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/resources/winegrape/
  • Vineyard Business Plan Workbook.  Southern Illinois Univ., READI.  On the Web at:  http://www.siu.edu/%7Ereadi/viticulture/viticultureindex.htm
  • Wine & Juice Grape Varieties for Cold Climates.  Cornell Coop Ext. 632IB233 ($3.95). The Resource Center, Cornell University, PO Box 3884, Ithaca, NY  14852-3884, Phone: 607-255-2080, Fax: 607-255-9946.

On the Web:

Trade Publications:

Feature articles on progressive grower practices, research, and issues that relate to fruit growing.  Advertising contained in the publications serves as an excellent source for locating fruit growing supplies and equipment that are not available locally.

  • American Fruit Grower. Meister Publishing Company, 37733 Euclid Avenue,  Willoughby, OH 44094.  Ph: 216-942-2000, ($15.95/year) Contains articles on both small fruits and tree fruits, with one buyer’s guide issue.
  • The Fruit Growers News. 343 S. Union St., Sparta, MI 49345.  Ph: 619-887-8615, ($25.00/ year).  On Web at: http://www.fruitgrowersnews.com Contains articles on both small fruits and tree fruits.
  • Vineyard & Vintage View.  Newsletter of the Grape and Wine Advisory Program, Dept. of Fruit Science, S.W. Missouri St. Univ, Research Campus, Mountain Grove MO 65711; Ph: 417-926-4105; or on the Web at http://mtngrv.smsu.edu
  • Wine East.  620 North Pine Street, Lancaster, PA 17603.  Ph: 717-393-0943; FAX: 717-393-7398; E-mail: wineeast@vitis-ir.com;  Website:
    http://www.wineeast.com/Default.jsp     Bi-monthly publication by L&H Photojournalism ($22.00 / year.

ISU Extension Publications: 

The following publications are available from the ISU Extension Distribution Center or through your local County Extension office in Iowa. Please visit the Extension Online Store at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/store/.

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