Sustainable Winegrowing With Vineyard Team

Dr. Luca Brillante is the Bronco Viticulture Chair and Assistant Professor of Viticulture in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at California Fresno State University.  Prior to this appointment he was a Post-Doc Researcher for the University of California Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, working on precision viticulture and implementation of variable rate and site specific management approaches.  Luca discusses his current research and teaching on efficient management solutions through digital viticulture, improved accuracy and cost reduction with automation, and how he is teaching the next generation of viticulturists about sustainable wine production. References: 67: Impacts of Climate Change on Wine Production | Greg Jones (Podcast) Applied Water and Mechanical Canopy Management Affect Berry and Wine Phenolic and Aroma Composition of Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L., cv. Syrah) in Central California | Brillante, Kurtural, Martínez-Lüscher Luca Brillante, Fresno State University Larry E.

Dr. Michelle Moyer, Washington State University Extension, and Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Affiliate Faculty Member in the Department of Plant Pathology returns to the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast after her top rated presentation on the Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management. In this interview she discusses recent research on integrated pest management for grapevine powdery mildew, how short term weather patterns impacts farming decisions, why clean plants may have made red blotch virus more detectable, controlling wine quality with water stress and “Farming by Excel” – how fewer people working in the field has increased growers reliance on data and technology. References: Goldilocks Principle & Powdery Mildew Management | Michelle Moyer (Podcast) Fungicide Resistance Assessment Mitigation and Extension Network (FRAME) Michelle Moyer, Washington State University Sustainable Ag Expo UC Davis Powdery Mildew Model UC Pest Management Guidelines Vineyard Nutrient

Gregory V. Jones is the Director of the Evenstad Center for Wine Education, holds the Evenstad Chair in Wine Studies, and is a professor and research climatologist in the Department of Environmental Studies at Linfield College in Oregon. He specializes in the study of climate structure and suitability for viticulture, and how climate variability and change influence grapevine growth, wine production and quality. Greg holds a BA and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in the Atmospheric Sciences. He is the author of numerous book chapters, including being a contributing author to the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report. Greg discusses what makes a crop species perform better in some places versus another, why we plant only a few hundred of the of the more than 24,000 varieties, how warm climate winegrowing regions have hedged against climate risk by growing multiple varieties, factors beyond fossil fuels that affect cl

Dan Rodrigues, Owner of VinaQuest has been farming his whole life. Dan oversees pest control, irrigation, replant, development, and investigates problems on winegrapes, blueberries, and avocados grown from Salinas to Northern Santa Barbara. Additionally he is a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University on viticulture practices and vineyard management. Dan talks about how the loss of materials impacts farming; disease management for mildew, sour rot, and weeds; the effects of a wet winter; and what trends he sees for the future. References: Dan Rodrigues | Dan@vinaquestLLC | 805 459-5514 Defining and Developing Management Strategies for Sour Rot | Megan Hall, Gregory Loeb, and Wayne Wilcox Detection of Fungicide Resistant Mildew |Timothy Miles Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Ecological Considerations of Vineyard Development | Dan Rodrigues (Video) Ecological Considerations of Vineyard Development | Dan Rodrigues (Slides) Fungicide Resistant Mildew | Timothy Miles (Podcast) In Defense of Farming | P

Audra Cooper, Broker/Partner at Turrentine Brokerage began her career in 2006 providing support for grape brokers throughout the state and has served as lead grape broker for the Central Coast region of California since 2012. She grew up on ranches in the Central Coast and graduated from California State University at Fresno with a degree in Agricultural Economics. Audra talks about what wine and grape brokering is, the factors that affect grape pricing, the 2018 grape market, how sustainable certification can help set grapes apart in a crowded market, and the quality of the 2019 crop. References: A Practical Guide to Developing a Commercial Wine Vineyard | Mark Chien (Podcast) Audra Cooper Fresno State University Department of Agricultural Business SIP Certified Turrentine Brokerage Turrentine Wine Wheel Vineyard Team Educational Scholarship Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and rese

Dr. Alfredo Koch, Ag Business, Viticulture & Enology Coordinator, describes the Viticulture and Enology Program at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. Topics include the content of the degree program, the work students do as part of their training, the campus vineyard, and the wines the students make and sell. References: AHC (Allan Hancock College) AHC Class Search AHC Distance Learning AHC Vineyards and Winery AHC Viticulture & Enology Program Allan Hancock Winery Review of Allan Hancock 2016 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) | Wine Enthusiast Allan Hancock Wines for Sale Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Jim Anshutz, Partner, AgH2O talks about irrigation system maintenance, technology, and efficiency. Topics include system pressure, flushing, protecting emitters, system design, pumping, irrigation scheduling, Reference California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights (Drip/Micro Irrigation)| ITRC Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights (Soil and Plant Moisture Monitoring Systems)| ITRC Jim Anshutz’s LinkedIn page Water Right | Center for Irrigation Technology Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyar

Kacy Smith, Health and Wellness Coordinator & Michael Parola, Assistant Ranch Manager and Sustainability Director at Smith Family Wines talk about the social equity component of sustainability at Smith Family Wines. Topics include their 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance plan, and extensive health and wellness program which includes paid time for exercise, family fitness events, and exercise equipment in the workplace. References: Pinnacle HealthCare Richard Russell CrossFit | Kacy’s company Sain Medical, Sonora, Mexico Smith Family Wines United Ag Benefit Trust UAB Women Ag Leadership Academy What is a 401(k)? | Wikipedia article Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn

Dr. Stephanie Bolton, Sustainable Winegrowing Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission, talks about sustainable farming in Lodi including the use of beneficial insects, pesticide reduction, grower-to-grower education, and the sense of community that makes the Lodi wine region a special place. References: 54: Growing Grapes on Two Coasts (podcast with Dr. Cliff Ohmart) Stephanie Bolton’s LinkedIn Page Stephanie Bolton | Stephanie@lodiwine.com Historic Vineyard Society Lodi American Viticultural Areas Lodi Growers | Viticultural and other resources for growers in Lodi Lodi Rules | Information and resources about the Lodi Rules program and sustainable winegrape growing Lodi Wines | Information about visit Lodi Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research

Jeff Newton President and CEO, Costal Vineyard Care Associates discusses his career, the history and future of the Santa Ynez American Viticultural Area. Topics include how he got into farming, why he chose wine grapes, and changes he’s seen in the Santa Ynez Valley AVA over the years. References: Coastal Vineyard Care Associates Founding Father: Jeff Newton | Interview with Heather Daenitz Grower Interview Jeff Newton | Interview with Laurie Daniel Jeff Newton’s Bio Winegrowing Areas of Santa Barbara County Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Paul Crout, Agronomist, Helena AgriEnterprises and Vice-Chair, California Association of Pest Control Advisers, talks about the mismatch between farming and the perceptions and beliefs people have about agriculture. He touches on local, state, and national level means of education growers can be involved in and his own efforts to educate the public about what farmers do and do not and how that may differ from public perception. References: California Association of Pest Control Advisers California Farm Bureau Federation How to Maintain Good Neighbor Relations | Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast Paul’s LinkedIn page Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project USDA New Farmers Program: Supporting Ag in Your Schools Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, rese

Mark Browning, owner, Barn Owl Box Company and Head Researcher, Barn Owl/Rodent Project discusses barn owls, their role in the environment, their habits and behaviors, their biology, their prodigious appetite for rodents and how to attract and keep them around the farm. References: Barn owl battles Kestrel for nesting spot Barn Owl Biology Barn Owl Nesting Box Fact Sheet The Barn Owl Box Company The Barn Owl/Rodent Project Crops and Barn Owls Prey Consumption by a Large Aggregation of Barn Owls in an Agricultural Setting | Mark Browning Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Fritz Westover, owner/operator of Westover Vineyard Advising describes growing conditions and challenges in multiple states across the Southeastern United States and Texas.  Fritz’s career has taken him from Pennsylvania to Texas, California to Italy, giving him a unique perspective on growing grapes in different conditions around the world. References: 4/22/19 Webinar | Practices for Promoting Vineyard Sustainability in Challenging Climates | Fritz Westover & Vineyard Team “Growing Grapes in Texas: From the Commercial Vineyard to thee Backyard Vine” | Book Penn State Extension Wine Grape page Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Social Media Twitter | @WestoverVit Facebook | @WestoverVineyardAdvising Instagram | @WestoverViticulture Texas A&M Viticultural Resources Westover Vineyard Advising Vineyard Team Virtual Viticulture Academy Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science an

Conservation burning is a way of dramatically reducing greenhouse gasses and particulate releases from burning woody material like old grapevines. Biochar is a soil amendment that can hold water and nutrients in the soil for slow release to the plants. Raymond Baltar, Director of the Sonoma Biochar Initiative; Director of the California Biochar Association and  Biochar Project Manager at Sonoma Ecology Center explains how to execute a conservation burn and make biochar to reduce smoke and capture carbon. References: “Biochar increases vineyard productivity without affecting grape quality: Results from a four years field experiment in Tuscany” | Scholarly article California Biochar Association Conservation Ag Burning  | UCCE Sonoma flyer “The Conservation Burn Technique” | Vineyard Team Technical Article Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sonoma Biochar Initiative Sonoma Ecology Center Randall Graham’s thoughts on biochar (Video) Raymond Baltar’s LinkedIn page Workshop: Conservation Burning & Biocha

One of the most respected viticulturists on the West Coast, Mark Greenspan, Ph.D., President and Viticulturist, Advanced Viticulture, Inc. discusses the science and technology of irrigating winegrapes for maximum quality and yield while managing vine stress and conserving water. Topics include irrigation scheduling with pressure bombs, dendrometers and leaf porometers, technology in the vineyard, and the science behind managing vine stress for maximum benefit. References: Advanced Viticulture, Inc. Dendrometers “Developmental changes in the diurnal water budget of the grape berry exposed to water deficits” | Scientific article by Dr. Greenspan “Field evaluation of water transport in grape berries during water deficits”| Scientific article by Dr. Greenspan Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Pressure bomb “Sometimes the Smaller Drink is Better” | Article by Dr. Greenspan UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology Wine Business Monthly Archives (Mark Greenspan’s columns) Get More Subscribe on Goo

Mark Chien, Program Coordinator of the Oregon Wine Research Institute, has devoted his career to helping grapegrowers in some of the most difficult growing regions in the world. Over the past four decades Mark’s work as an educator and extentionist in Pennsylvania and Oregon has improved wine quality on both coasts. Mark shares highlights from his career including his years as a vineyard manager, Pennsylvania State University viticulture extension agent, and program coordinator for Oregon Wine Research Institute. References: Oral History Interview with Mark Chien | The Linfield Archives  (Video) Oregon Wine Research Institute Oregon Wine Research Institute Stakeholders Report Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network (Tons of articles and information) Pennsylvania Wine Grape Network Travelogues Pindar Vineyards Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Temperance Hill Vineyards Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the l

This podcast is a recording from a workshop we co-costed on soil health. As part of California Climate Investments, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Healthy Soils Program distributed $5.8 million in cap and trade funds in 2018 to farming and ranching operations for the implementation of soil health practices that sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop brought together our team of researchers and growers from Cal Poly, the Vineyard Team, J. Lohr Vineyard, and Tablas Creek Vineyard to talk about their Demonstration Project grant from the Healthy Soils Program to demonstrate the benefits of compost application and no-till practices for vineyard operations. The first of our two recordings is with Kevin Piper, Director of Agricultural Operations, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Kevin describes the composting operation at Cal Poly SLO and all the factors that go into producing high-quality compost with the materials from Cal Poly’s farm

Dr. Cliff Ohmart shares insights from his career in sustainability research and education in winegrapes and other crops. He talks about how his experiences with the Lodi Winegrape Commission and grape growers in the Lodi appellation shaped how he sees IPM and sustainable winegrowing today. References: 27: 50 years of IPM | Peter Goodell (Sustainable Winegrowing) 35: Integrated Pest Management in Sustainably Farmed Vineyards | Bart Haycraft (Sustainable Winegrowing) Google search results for “Cliff Ohmart” Lodi Winegrape Commission Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project “The Integration of Chemical and Biological Control of the Spotted Alfalfa Aphid: The Integrated Control Concept” (The original IPM article) View from the Vineyard: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Winegrape Growing| Clifford P. Ohmart “What is IPM” (UCIPM webpage) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with t

Leading expert Dr. Andrew Landers of Cornell University discusses his more than thirty years of research and development on pesticide sprayer technology to reduce pesticide use through accurate, efficient delivery of the product to the plant. References: 1/15/19 Tailgate Meeting | Effective Vineyard Spraying - Soledad 1/17/19 Tailgate Meeting | Effective Vineyard Spraying - Santa Maria 2015 Precision Agriculture Workshop (Video) Andrew Landers Webpage Effective Vineyard Spraying | Andrew Landers Effective Vineyard Spraying Online Educational Module (DPR CE credit available) Pesticide Application Technology at Cornell Waste Not, Want Not!: Recent advances in technology for the precise spraying of pesticides (Video) Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstratio

Kris Beal, M.S., Executive Director of Vineyard Team, recounts some of the history of the organization, it’s current activities and what the future holds in store. The Vineyard Team identifies and promotes the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods, while maintaining or improving quality and flavor of wine grapes. The Team is a model for wine grape growers and will promote the public trust of stewardship for natural resources. References: About the Vineyard Team (Video) Founding Members of the Vineyard Team (Video) Sign Up | Irrigation Efficiency Project Sustainable Ag Expo Sustainability in Practice (SIP Certified) (Program) Sustainability In Practice (SIP Certified) (Sign-up) Vineyard Team Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshop