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  • 320: How Grapevine Rootstocks Affect Drought Tolerance, Yield, and Canopy Growth

    320: How Grapevine Rootstocks Affect Drought Tolerance, Yield, and Canopy Growth
    2026/07/16
    Choosing the right grapevine rootstock can improve drought resilience without sacrificing yield. Patty Skinkis, Viticulture Extension Specialist and Professor in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University, shares findings from long-term Oregon rootstock trial comparing mature and young vineyards. Learn which rootstocks produced larger canopies and higher yields with less water stress, why traditional low-vigor choices may struggle in no-till systems, and how this research is shaping an updated guide to help growers select rootstocks for climate resilience, vineyard establishment, and future production. Resources: 281: How Rootstock Impacts Vine Drought Tolerance and Longevity Evaluating Drought-Tolerant Rootstocks in Cool Climate Wine Grapes for Climate Change ResiliencePatricia Skinkis | Google ScholarPatricia Skinkis | InstagramPatricia Skinkis | LinkedInPatricia Skinkis | Oregon State UniversityPatricia Skinkis | Research GateRootstock drought tolerance under dry-farmed conditions in Oregon's Willamette ValleyRootstock effects on mature Pinot noir growth and productivity under cool climate, dry farmed conditions Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    36 分
  • 319: From Remote to Reliable | Sustainable Story

    319: From Remote to Reliable | Sustainable Story
    2026/07/13

    While Santa Barbara's Foxen Canyon area is known for its natural beauty, reliable cell service is not one of its amenities.

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    2 分
  • 318: The Hidden Life of Grapevine Roots: When Roots Really Grow

    318: The Hidden Life of Grapevine Roots: When Roots Really Grow
    2026/07/02
    Many winegrape growers don't realize that grapevine roots are constantly growing, dying, and regenerating throughout the season. In this episode, David Eissenstat, Professor Emeritus at Penn State University, explains how decades of root research have challenged the myth that roots only grow at bloom and after harvest. He shares how underground research techniques reveal the hidden life of grapevine roots, why young roots drive water and nutrient uptake, how root growth changes with temperature and moisture, and what growers should know about managing vineyards with a deeper understanding of root biology. Resources: 281: How Rootstock Impacts Vine Drought Tolerance and LongevityCrop load – physiology, modelling and relationships to root growth in grapevines David EissenstatImportance of internal hydraulic redistribution for prolonging the lifespan of roots in dry soilThe Efficiency of Nutrient Acquisition over the Life of a Root Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    25 分
  • 317: Print Media Isn't Dead | Marketing Tip Monday

    317: Print Media Isn't Dead | Marketing Tip Monday
    2026/06/29
    Think print is a thing of the past? Think again. Discover why print remains a powerful marketing tool for wineries, offering lasting impressions, stronger recall, and a personal touch that digital channels can't always match. Learn how to make your print materials work smarter and more sustainably. Resources: Apply for SIP Certified WineMarketing Tips eNewsletterReal Stories, Real ImpactSIP Certified Marketing ToolkitTell Your Sustainable Story Online Course Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    5 分
  • 316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management

    316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management
    2026/06/18
    Three-cornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is the only confirmed insect vector of grapevine red blotch virus in Vitis vinifera, yet many growers first realize they have the pest only after spotting petiole girdling in the vineyard. Cindy Kron, North Coast IPM Advisor at UC ANR, shares findings from two years of weekly sweep-net monitoring at Oakville Research Station that revealed TCAH adults are present well before bud break, suggesting grapevines are not their preferred host. She explains the insect's life stages, why legumes serve as key feeding and reproductive hosts, and why detecting early instars remains a major challenge for vineyard IPM. Cindy also discusses how degree-day models may help growers better time tillage to reduce TCAH populations and limit grapevine red blotch risk. Resources: 71: New Techniques to Detect Grapevine Leafroll Disease131: Virus Detection in GrapevinesCan a pesky treehopper be foiled because its growth is regulated by temperature? Cindy KronHow to use a model for reduction of three-cornered alfalfa hopper in vineyardsIdentification of Nonhost Cover Crops of the Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper (Spissistilus festinus) Use of Ground Covers to Control Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper, Spissistilus festinus (Hemiptera: Membracidae), and Other Suspected Vectors of Grapevine Red Blotch VirusWeather Models and Degree Days Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    29 分
  • 315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story

    315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story
    2026/06/08
    Meet Gilbert the Pig and friends. These goats, sheep, and Kunekune pigs replaced herbicides and mowing with year-round weed control. And they're adorable. Resources: Apply for SIP Certified WineMarketing Tips eNewsletterReal Stories, Real ImpactSIP Certified Marketing ToolkitTell Your Sustainable Story Online Course Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    2 分
  • 314: Cut Bird Damage and Costs: Real Grower Results Using Vineyard Lasers

    314: Cut Bird Damage and Costs: Real Grower Results Using Vineyard Lasers
    2026/06/04
    Wine grape growers are turning to precision technology to mitigate bird damage while reducint labor and material costs. In this episode, Joseph Traut (Cypress AgTech) joins growers Chad Foster (Maverick Farming) and Paul Ramirez (Loma Escondida Farming) to share real-world experience using an autonomous, silent laser system that protects 20–30 vineyard acres per unit. Learn how to optimize placement, program effective coverage patterns, and time use from mid-June through harvest. Hear which bird species are easiest to deter, where challenges remain, and how this approach supports sustainable, worker-safe vineyard management. Resources: 6/10/2026 REGISTER: Technology Field Day Tailgate272: 30 Gophers a Night: Why Barn Owls Belong in Your VineyardAutonomous Bird Laser Deterrent (video)Cypress AgriTech | Sustainable Farming Technology | United StatesJoseph Traut, Vice President, Cypress AgriTechMaverick FarmingRiley Boylan, President, Cypress AgriTech Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    27 分
  • 313: Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday

    313: Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
    2026/05/25
    Two-thirds of consumers say sustainability matters when choosing what to buy. Learn how to equip your tasting room team with simple, authentic talking points that help guests connect with your values and turn every interaction into a memorable brand experience. Resources: Apply for SIP Certified WineMarketing Tips eNewsletterReal Stories, Real ImpactSIP Certified Marketing ToolkitTell Your Sustainable Story Online Course Support the Podcast: Make a Donation Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Help students from vineyard families pursue higher educationOnline Courses - Earn DPR and CCA hours with expert-led sustainability trainingsSIP Certified - A trusted third-party certification proving your sustainable practices with science-backed standardsSustainable Ag Expo - Join top experts at the premier winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team Membership - Connect with a community advancing sustainable winegrowing
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    2 分