I expect the grape leaves will fall since the low temperature predicted for today may be in the 20s. GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 3556 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Here is a comparison of the GDD base 50 accumulation for the past several years. Year GGD accumulation base 50 April 1 to Oct … [Read more...] about End of the growing season
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Today we got together to wish John Avery a wonderful retirement. Along with our faculty and staff, Dr. Jim Moore, former director of the State Fruit Experiment Station, Jack Atcheson, former field and maintenance worker, the Simpsons and Frenches of Simpson's Family Farm, and the McMurtrey's of McMurtrey Vineyards attended. Dr. Elliott and all of us wish John a happy … [Read more...] about John Avery’s retirement party
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 3533 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 … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 3469 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 … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Vesta enology students work on the Port bottling line as part of their practicum requirement in Vesta coursework. See more about this online grape and wine program at http://www.vesta-usa.org/ … [Read more...] about Vesta enology students tow the line