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Mo. Grape Growers Association and ICCVE present:
2008 Viticulture Field Day

Crown Valley Winery
Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
June 3, 2008

  • 8:30 to 9:30 Downy and Powdery Mildews: Biology and Management, Dr. Wayne Wilcox, Cornell University
  • 9:30 to 10:30 Summer Bunch Rots and Their Management; Dr. Turner Sutton, North Carolina State University
  • 10:30 to 10:45 Break; Exhibit time
  • 10:45 to 11:15 Dr. Keith Striegler, ICCVE update
  • 11:15 to 11:45 Break; Exhibit time
  • 11:45-1:45 BBQ Lunch & MGGA Business Meeting
  • 2:00 to 4:00 Vineyard Tours
  • 4:00 to 5:00 Wine tasting

Registration Fee: $15 per person. Mail check to Jennifer Rhodus, MGGA Secretary/Treasurer,

Interested in having a booth at the event?
Contact Jennifer Rhodus for pricing and other details.

Deadline to register: May 15, 2008

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In the News

Blunt Announces $2.9 Million Grant for Missouri State
for Viticulture Education

Managing Freeze-Damaged Vineyards — Are You Farming
for 2007 or 2008?


Disease Management Options for Vineyards Frozen Out
by the Freeze


Grape Disease Control 2007 (PDF)

The Easter Freeze of 2007: Extent of Damage and Strategies for Managing Freeze-Injured Vineyards


Announcements

Illinois Grapes for Sale
Berryville Vineyards (located in Berryville, IL) will have an estimate of 5 tons Vidal, 2 tons Chambourcin, and possibly 2 tons Cynthiana for sale this season. Price is negotiable. If anyone is interested please contact Eric Pool at 618-456-2335.

Wine & Juice Supplier List
Need grapes or juice? There are six suppliers with grapes and juice for sale listed on the MGGA website.

Midwest Grape & Wine Conference
The 2008 conference is scheduled for Feb. 2-4, at the Tan-Tar-A Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks.

 


St. Vincent Grape
Grower Passes Away

Dr. William Francis "Bill" Toben passed away in March, according to the Springfield News Leader. He had been very active at one time and contributed to the promotion and propagation of the St Vincent grape variety.
 

 

 

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