The ribs of the high tunnel have been constructed. The arches on top were set yesterday. … [Read more...] about High tunnel update
Archives for June 2010
09 Chambourcin wine took a Silver metal at the 2010 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Good news for Mountain Grove Cellars. … [Read more...] about 2010 San Francisco Wine Competition Result
We see some crown gall in the Traminette block in the North Vineyard. We took a photo of an early gall and also found mealybugs. There were eggs, newly emerged adults and first instars crawling around. For some great developmental photos of grape mealybug see http://entomology.tfrec.wsu.edu/pearent/Insect_Galleries/mealybug_gallery.htm … [Read more...] about Crown gall and mealybug on grape
Mark Hultgren, Area Director for USDA Rural Development presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Anson Elliott of Missouri State University - Mountain Grove today. The certificate was presented in recognition of the University’s grant of $20,700 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These grant funds were used to purchase a high tunnel as well as a … [Read more...] about Dr. Elliott recognized for his support of high tunnel demonstration project
We sent three wines to the 2010 International Wine Competition. We all did well. We took a Silver Medal for our NV Port, a Silver medal for our 09 Chambourcin, and a Bronze metal for our 09 Pink Catawba. … [Read more...] about 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition Results