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Cornell IPM Marks 40 Years of Protecting Crops, Communities
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The invasive spotted lanternfly officially hit home this year, appearing on Cornell’s Ithaca campus and across the Finger Lakes region. Its presence is especially concerning for local vineyards, as this pest poses a serious threat to grape production. But for Cornell IPM, this is exactly the kind of challenge it was built to face. Established…
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Cornell Creates Transformative Tech for Wine Industry
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Cornell research led by Gavin Sacks is helping E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California, examine large amounts of grape samples during harvest for potential contaminants that affect the flavor and aroma of wines. Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening – to…
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Extension Helps North Country Grow Grapes, Wine Community
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Growing grapes in northeastern New York and Vermont requires a hardy vine and a committed hand. Researchers and extension educators from Cornell and the University of Vermont are offering wineries a helping hand with the agriculture, viticulture, and commercial challenges of growing grapes in a rugged climate. The green and red partnership was on display…
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Workbook Guides Grape Growers Toward Sustainability
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Grape growers are using a new action-planning tool – the New York Guide to Sustainable Viticulture Practices Grower Self-Assessment Workbook – to enhance economically-sound production with minimal environmental impacts. The eight-section, 134-question workbook facilitates evaluation of soil and nutrient management; weed, disease, and insect control; and the vineyard business’s economic needs. Getting the workbook into…
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