GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 2165 (+305 departure from normal) at Mountain Grove
http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp

Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system
http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf

Bird depredation on Cayuga White and Seyval Blanc was observed by Chen and Raul last week so nets were put over  the rows of these varieties last Thursday. Cayuga White and Seyval Blanc are close to harvest. Chambourcin, Vidal Blanc, Chardonel and Traminette are going through veraison.