Building Better Spray Programs and Sprayer Calibration
CSU - Western Colorado Research Center 3168 B 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, COHands-on event for orchard & vineyard managers for building of fungicide stewardship focused spray programs and sprayer calibration. Join Charlotte Oliver, Dr. Michelle Moyer, and Gwen Hoheisel from Washington State University for this interactive beginner session for spray programs and sprayer calibration. This workshop will be provided in person on April 24th from 9:00AM to [...]
EVEF Series: Addressing Climate Change Change Challenges
In this webinar, we'll analyze weather patterns in different cultivation areas, explore new crop insurance options for grape growers, and learn from panelists about managing climate change's impact on vineyards. Climate change and dynamic weather patterns challenge management in agricultural production systems; what "worked" during one season may not be as effective in another season [...]
U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit
Lodi, CaliforniaUnited for a Sustainable Future The U.S. Wine Industry's Commitment to Sustainable Winegrowing Join the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and co-hosts from California, Washington, New York and Oregon to learn about cutting-edge sustainable and climate beneficial practices being adopted in vineyards and wineries across the U.S. — and in the broader value chain. Be inspired and [...]
Viticulture Webinar – Mesa County Japanese Beetle Updates
What is Japanese beetle and why should vineyard owners care? Join the CSU viticulture team and Mel Schreiner as she provides an update on the detection of a Japanese beetle breeding population found July of 2022 in Grand Junction. Japanese beetle history, identification, biology, life cycle, and current management efforts will be discussed. The event [...]
Barrel into Spring
Join seven Grand Valley wineries for Barrel into Spring from on May 10th & 11!! Enjoy a self-guided tour at seven wineries across the Grand Valley with food & wine samples and discounts on wine and other products. Attendees will pick up their tasting glass, Passport, and wristband at their preassigned starting winery. Those that [...]
CAVE Board of Directors Meeting
Join the CAVE Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom from 9:00am-11:00am the second Tuesday of the month at the link below! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81069093725 Meeting ID: 810 6909 3725
Sensory Perception of Wine – Webinar
VIRTUALHost: Aude Watrelot Agenda During this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Miguel Pedroza from CalPoly, CA, who will explain the importance of sensory evaluation of wine and the human sensory responses to wine quality. This will be followed by Dr. Maria Pilar Sáenz Navajas from Instituto de Ciencias de la Vid y del Vino, Spain, [...]
Automated Weeder Demo – Grand Valley Research Center
CSU Grand Valley Research Center, 1910 L Rd, Fruita, Colorado 81521 1910 L Rd, Fruita, CO, United StatesFrom the plow to combine, from vacuum seeders to GPS and autosteer tractors, ag tech has always been integral to crop production. Following on the heels of precision agriculture, many are dubbing the use of automated weeders in specialty crops the “next agricultural revolution”. Recent labor recruitment, retention and affordability issues are driving widespread adoption [...]
Wine Microbiology for Acidity Management – Webinar
VIRTUALHost: Aude Watrelot Agenda During this webinar, you will hear from Richard Descenzo from ETS lab about the importance of wine microbiology and yeasts and bacteria that are used in the industry for acidity management. This will be followed by XXX. After those presentations, we will be joined by a panel of winemakers for discussion and [...]
Alternative Products: Verjus and Vinegar – Webinar
VIRTUALHost: Aude Watrelot Agenda During this webinar, you will hear from Dr. Andreea Botezatu, who will present some of her research on Verjus. This will be followed by Chad Stollenberg from Locus Lane Vineyards, ON who will discuss his production of vinegar and verjus. Register Here