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Research scientists are conducting a range of research projects to address wildfire smoke exposure of grapes. Learn more.
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Dr. Jay W. Pscheidt and Lisa Jones, Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University Actinovate AG (Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108) and many other biological products are used in the management of organic grapes. Tank mixing more than one product is both economical and time-saving but tank mix compatibilities with biological control products such …
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Dr. James Osborne, Associate Professor and Enology Extension Specialist, OSU The malolactic fermentation (MLF) is a vital step in the production of cool climate red wines as well as some white wines. But despite its importance, MLF often gets taken for granted and just considered a step to reduce wine acidity. However, MLF is much …
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Dr. Patty Skinkis, Professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist, OSUDr. Vaughn Walton, Professor and Horticultural Entomologist, OSU There have been an increasing number of reports of grape cane borer presence and damage in vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley this winter. Typically these reports during the bud break period in April when adults are active and evidence …
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Ashland artist, Betty LaDuke, has generously gifted Oregon State University College of Agricultural Sciences three paintings to the Art About Agriculture program in commemoration of Dr. Porter Lombard, OSU Emeritus Researcher. Dr. Lombard’s contribution to the Oregon wine industry is immeasurable. “Dedicated to Porter Lombard for his pioneering work at Oregon State University in developing …
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Dr. Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist & Professor, Dept. of Horticulture, OSU Our OSU Viticulture Extension team has been receiving numerous inquiries about delayed and stunted shoot growth this spring, primarily from western wine production regions of the state. Bud break occurred in mid- to late April for most vineyards in the region, which is …
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