GDD base 50 = 2064 at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages described according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Due to the freeze in spring as well as hail, most of our crop is from basal or non-count buds. Harvest will be later than normal. The juice analysis of the berries sampled this morning is as follows: Cultivar ˚Brix pH TA g/100ml Cayuga White F 11.7 2.60 2.697 … [Read more...] about Grape juice analysis
One of the F1 hybrids in Dr. Hwang's vineyard showed symptoms of anthracnose. Anthracnose is a fungal disease that we do not frequently see at the experiment station since we apply a delayed dormant spray of Sulforix or lime sulfur. Here are some photos of the problem. … [Read more...] about Anthracnose on grapevine
It was C. J. Odneal's last official day of work today!! C. J. has worked for Missouri State at Mountain Grove for over 40 years. He began as a field and maintenance worker and later became the Cellar Technician working with Dr. Karl Wilker in the Missouri State Winery and Distillery. He definitely had a big role in producing our award winning wines. He led many tours of the … [Read more...] about Happy retirement to C. J. !!!
GDD base 50 = 1923 at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages described according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation