Monthly Archives: August 2014

The Fall 2014 Semester Begins!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

This update contains: Welcome Back! Important Dates Student Handbook New Student Orientation Files Note on Practicums (Reminder) New VESTA Saba instructions Student Club – purpose, sign up, meetings Jobs Ohio Grape and Wine Conference – Feb. 16-17, 2015 WELCOME (BACK)! … Continue reading →

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Protecting Graft Unions – OSU/AARS Field Day Demonstrations

Posted on August 22, 2014 by

In light of the winter damage suffered by the majority of Ohio’s vinifera grapes, the Ohio State University’s 2014 Grape and Wine Field Day program included a demonstration of machines used in vineyards across Ohio for hilling up soil around … Continue reading →

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What’s on Ohio’s Grape Growers’ Minds this Summer?

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

Crown gall, that’s what. Crown gall in grapevine: As can be seen in the disease cycle, this bacteria is spread through propagation material. Caused by the bacteria, Agrobacterium vitis Found throughout plant and in grape roots left in soil Injury … Continue reading →

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