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2018 Sustainable Vineyard Practices - Part II Vine Physiology: From Flower to Fruit

Location:

Blue Note - 1030 Main Street, Napa

Schedule:

03/23/2018
8:00am - 10:30am

Overview:

Flowering and Fruit set are critically important periods during the annual lifecycle of the vine, when all are hoping for clear skies and perfect temperatures. But there is much more to the bloom period than simply watching the forecast in hopes of good weather.

1 Hour CCA credits: Crop Management

1/2 Hour CCA credits: Soil & Water Management


Join Dr. Markus Keller and Dr. Yun Zhang from Washington State University as they dissect fact from fiction during this significant phenological event to ensure your vineyard will be primed and ready for the upcoming spring bloom. In some cases, the 2018 vintage may very well be on the line.

This seminar will also be live-streamed as part of an NVG Trial Program. If you cannot attend this event  in-person but would like to view it online, please select the “Livestream Trial” ticket and you will be emailed more information. 2018 Livestream Trial tickets for live-streamed NVG events are underwritten by the USDA Risk Management Grant.


Agenda:

Registration begins at 7:30am with coffee and pastries


8 a.m.
Introduction and Welcome
8:15 a.m.
From Flowers to Fruit: Facts & Fiction
Dr. Markus Keller, Professor/Chateau Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor in Viticulture, Washington State University
9:15 a.m.
Vineyard Irrigation: From Science to Practice
Dr. Yun Zhang, Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington State University
10:15 a.m.
Q&A
10:30 a.m.
Event Concludes


This program is partially funded by the USDA Risk Management Education Partnerships Program Grant



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