Three reference books every Nebraska grower should have (as determined by the opinions of the two who compiled this list):
Sunlight into Wine by Richard Smart & Mike Robinson
The Grape Grower by Lon Rombough
Northern Winework by Tom Plocher & Bob Parke
University viticulture departments
- University of Nebraska http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/
- Iowa State University http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/
- University of Missouri http://iccve.missouri.edu/
- Missouri State University – Mountain Grove http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu/grapeandwine/
- University of Minnesota http://www.grapes.umn.edu/index.html
- Michigan State University http://www.hrt.msu.edu/viticulture/
- Purdue University http://www.hort.purdue.edu/fruitveg/fruit/grapes.shtml
- Cornell University http://www.grapesandwine.cals.cornell.edu/
- Colorado State University http://www.colostate.edu/programs/wcrc/pubs/viticulture/viticulturehome.htm
- UC Davis http://wineserver.ucdavis.edu/
- New Mexico State University http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/viticulture/weather.html%3E
- Pennsylvania State University http://winegrape.cas.psu.edu/
Vineyard establishment
- Establishing a commercial vineyard in Nebraska: http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./Establishing%20a%20Commercial%20Vineyard%20in%20Nebraska.pdf
- Vineyard site selection http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/site_selection.htm
- Considering a vineyard? http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/Horticulture/StartingAVineyard.pdf
- Vineyard 101 http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/icmgrapes101.pdf
Links to Others
- WineMaker magazine – First year care: backyard vines http://www.winemakermag.com/stories/grapes/article/indices/22-grape-growing/298-first-year-care-backyard-vines
- The mechanical structure of the vineyard: http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./The%20Mechanical%20Structure%20of%20the.pdf
- Considerations for starting a vineyard in Texas: http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/grow/startingavineyard.html
- Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network – Use of grapevine grow tubes http://berrygrape.org/use-of-grapevine-grow-tubes/
Trellis systems
- Trellis systems for your vineyard http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./Trellis%20systems%20for%20your%20vineyard.pdf
- Constructing a vineyard trellis http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/domototrellis.pdf
- Basic trellis systems http://www.mngrapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/basictrellissystems.pdf
- Cornell University – Training systems for New York vineyards http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/faculty/pool/train/trainandstocks.html
- Trellis Systems for Your Vineyar
Canopy management
- Canopy management http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/grow/canopy.html
- Pruning, training and grape canopy management http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/prunecanopy.pdf
- The vine canopy: an underestimated powerhouse http://wine.oregonstate.edu/files/files/RVWA%20Canopy%20Mgmt%20Workshop%2018%20April%2009.pdf
- Canopy management: a tool in IPM http://wine.oregonstate.edu/files/files/IPM_and_Canopy_Management.pdf
- Canopy management http://winegrapes.wsu.edu/Canopy%20Management-May04.pdf
- Acid management in the vineyard http://www.foodsci.purdue.edu/research/labs/enology/AcidityintheVineyard.pdf
- Canopy Management Workshop
Grape diseases
- Fruit diseases http://plantpath.osu.edu/people-and-programs/faculty-directory/ellis-michael-a/
- Fruit pathology resources at Ohio State University http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/fruitpathology/
- IPM pocket guide from Michigan State http://www.ipm.msu.edu/GrapePocket.htm
Grape disease publications and presentations
- Grape disease management in Iowa http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/diseasemgmt03.pdf
- Common diseases of the grapevine in Michigan http://www.canr.msu.edu/vanburen/e-1732.htm
- Compendium of grape diseases, published by the American Phytopathological Society, edited by R. C. Pearson and A. C. Goheen (available on-line from several sources)
Grape insects
- Top ten grape insect pests in Nebraska http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/Top%20Ten%20Grape%20Insect%20Pests%20in%20Nebraska.pdf Grape insects
- http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef208.asp
- http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1236.html
- http://entoplp.okstate.edu/ddd/hosts/grapes.htm
- Insects attacking grape foliage http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/grapeipm/insects_attacking_grape_foliage.htm
- Scouting for vineyard insects http://www.grapes.msu.edu/pdf/workshop04/Isaacs-InsectPests&NaturalEnemies.pdf
Other
- University of Maryland – Early warning: multi-colored Asian ladybeetle http://www.grapesandfruit.umd.edu/TimelyVit/TimelyVitMultiColoredAsianLBBackground.pdf
Vineyard weed management
- Weed Science Society of America on-line weed identification guide http://www.wssa.net/Weeds/ID/index.htm
- Iowa State University – Weed control in new and established vineyards http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/domotoweedctrl.pdf
- Weed control options: http://wigrapes.org/resources/events/WeedControlVineyard.pdf
Soil fertility management
- Vineyard soil and fertility management: soil testing and petiole analysis http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/NE%20grape%20nutrition.pdf
- Balanced soil fertility management in wine grape vineyards http://documents.crinet.com/AgSource-Cooperative-Services/Agronomy-&-Feed/WineGrapeSoil-Fertility-Mgt.pdf
- Efficient vineyard fertilization and plant nutrition http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/pdf/domotonutr.pd
- Fertilization of grapevines http://www.uky.edu/Ag/HLA/grapefertilization.pdf
Grape cultivars
- Grape cultivars tested in Nebraska http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/research.htm
- Backyard Farmer video of grapes grown in Western Nebraska http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3KNEBmxYW0
- Grapes for South Dakota http://agbiopubs.sdstate.edu/articles/ExEx6037.pdf
- The less risky varieties, old and new http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/faculty/reisch/winehandout.html
- Grape varieties http://www.mngrapes.org/varieties/
Others:
- Cornell University – Grape breeding and genetics program http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/hort/faculty/reisch/grapeinfo.html
- History of grape breeding in Minnesota http://heavytable.com/grape-breeding-in-minnesota/
- Status and future of the Swenson hybrids http://www.mngrapes.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/future-of-the-swenson-hybrids-mark-hart.pdf
- Cold climate grape varieties from Eastern U.S. breeding programs http://groups.ucanr.org/iv/files/58567.pdf
- University of Minnesota – Wine grapes http://www.grapes.umn.edu/wine.html
- Wine grape comparison chart http://www.grapes.umn.edu/compare-varieties.pdf
- Winegrape varieties and clones http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/grow/varieties.shtml
- Cold climate cultivars http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/cultivars/cultivars.html
Licensed nurseries
- Aberfoyle Vineyards & Nursery http://www.aberfoyle.org/
- Double A Vineyards http://www.rakgrape.com/
- Great River Vineyard & Nursery http://www.greatrivervineyard.com/index.html
- Iowa Grape Vines http://www.iowagrapevines.com/index.html
- Penoach Vineyard, Winery & Nursery http://www.penoach.com/home
- Red Dog Vineyards & Nursery https://www.reddogvineyards.com/Home_Page.php
- St. Francois Vineyards http://www.stfrancoisvineyard.com/
- Winterhaven Vineyard & Nursery http://www.winterhavengrapevines.com/
- *Turnbull Nursery http://www.turnbullgardencenter.com/
*Note: Turnbull Nursery sells grape plants but that information is not on their website. You can request a catalog from them that lists the grape cultivars they sell. They can be contacted through their website.
Vineyard equipment and supplies
- Crete Lumber http://www.cretelumber.com/
- MDT & Associates http://www.mdtgrow.com/
- Midwest Grower Supply http://midwestgrowersupply.com/
- Midwest Vineyard Supply http://www.midwestvineyardsupply.com/
- Spec Trellising http://www.spectrellising.com/
- Swihart Sales http://www.swihart-sales.com/
General viticulture/vineyard management publications
(these publications have sections that cover most relevant vineyard management topics)
- Midwest grape production guide http://ohioline.osu.edu/b919/pdf/b919.pdf
- Midwest commercial small fruit and grape spray guide http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/sfg/ID-169-2009.pdf
- Growing grapes in Missouri http://mtngrv.missouristate.edu/Publications/grapeguide.pdf
- The North Carolina winegrape grower’s guide http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/hort_sci/fruit/winegrapes.html (Note – each chapter has to be downloaded individually).
- Northern Wine Work – A book about growing grapes and making wine in cold climates http://northernwinework.com/cms/
General viticulture/vineyard management websites
- This site from Iowa State University presents material and other viticulture references and resources that have been presented over the years at viticulture meetings sponsored by ISU. http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/info/info.html
- Michigan State University Viticulture Information Center http://www.msue.msu.edu/portal/default.cfm?pageset_id=429445&page_id=429447&msue_portal_id=25643
- T. V. Monson Viticulture and Enology Center http://www.tvmunson.org/
- VESTA (Viticulture Enology Science and Technology Alliance) http://www.vesta-usa.org/
- Grape resource page, Cornell University http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/grapes.html
- Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network http://berrygrape.org/grape/
- Grape IPM guide for Minnesota producers http://fruit.cfans.umn.edu/grape/IPM/grapeipmguide.htm
- Viticulture FAQ http://www.vitfaq.vinic.com/
- The super gigantic Y2K winegrape glossary – It’s exactly what it says it is. http://www.wineloverspage.com/wineguest/wgg.html
- Rist Canyon Vineyards – There are several viticulture and wine resources on this site, including lists of book, publications and links. http://www.ristcanyonvineyards.com/
- VESTA http://www.vesta-usa.org/main/
Harvest Guidelines
- How to judge grape ripeness before harvest http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/grow/ripening.pdf
- When are grapes ripe? http://www.extension.iastate.edu/NR/rdonlyres/A647BBD4-08D5-494B-A55B-680667E6C342/79055/WhenaretheGrapesRipepdf.pdf
Sustainable viticulture
- VineBalance -New York guide to sustainable viticulture practices http://www.vinebalance.com/
Grape plant structure, growth and biology
- Grape vine structure http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture./Presentation%20-%20Grapes%20III.pdf
- Wine grapevine structure http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/5760/27341.pdf
- Grapevine growth stages http://www.grapes.msu.edu/pdf/Growthstages.pdf
- Grapevine growth distortions: a guide to identifying symptoms http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pdf/em/em8975-e.pdf
- Growth stages of grapevine http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/grapestages.htm
Crop safety
- Living near a vineyard http://www.agr.state.ne.us/division/bpi/pes/vineyard_brochure.pdf
- Protecting Nebraska’s pesticide sensitive crops http://www.agr.state.ne.us/division/bpi/pes/pesticide_sensitive_crop_brochure.pdf
- Preventing hormonal-type herbicide damage to Kansas grapes http://www.ksda.gov/includes/document_center/pesticides_fertilizer/Drift/Prev_Horm_Damage_Grapes.pdf
- Avoiding herbicide damage to sensitive crops http://www.ksda.gov/includes/document_center/pesticides_fertilizer/Drift/Avoid_Drift.pdf
- Top Ten Grape Insect Pests in Nebraska
- Watch out for grapes http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/HO/DW-10-W.pdf
Trade publications
- Practical Winery & Vineyard http://www.practicalwinery.com/
- Vineyard & Winery Management http://www.vwm-online.com/
- Wines & Vines http://www.winesandvines.com/
- Wine Maker Magazine (site has a grape grower section) http://www.winemakermag.com/
Viticulture book lists
- UC Davis Bookstore – Viticulture and enology books http://ucdavisbookstore.com/home.aspx
- Texas A&M University – Viticulture books http://winegrapes.tamu.edu/resources/viticulturebooks.html
- Oklahoma Vineyard Grapes book list http://astore.amazon.com/okie-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=1
- Wine Diva (Australia) – Viticulture book list http://www.winediva.com.au/books/wine.asp?category=Viticulture
- Double A Vineyards – Vine and fruit growing books http://www.rakgrape.com/books.php
- Ontario Grapes http:// www.ontariograpes.com/Index.html (Click on “Resources” to get an extensive list of viticulture books.
- Viticulture books and publications http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/pubs/pubs.html
- Nuyaka Creek Winery book list http://www.nuyakacreek.com/resources.htm
- Practical Winery & Vineyard – Viticulture and enology bookshelf http://practicalwinery.com/bookshelf.htm
Industry information
- Bayer Crop Science grape site – This site has a lot of general information about grapes, plus pest and pest management information. http://compendium.bayercropscience.com/BAYER/CropScience/CropCompendium/BCSCropComp.nsf/id/grapevinedetails.htm
- USDA plant database—Grapes http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=VITIS
Soil testing labs
AgSource Harris Laboratories
Steve Frack, Vice President
300 Speedway Circle, Suite 2 Lincoln, NE 68502
sfrack@agsource.com
Phone: (402) 476-0300
Fax: (402) 476-0302
http://ag.agsource.com/
Midwest Laboratories, Inc.
John Torpy, Laboratory Manager
13611 B Street Omaha, NE 68144
torpy@midwestlabs.com
Phone: (402) 334-7770 Fax: (402) 334-9121
https://www.midwestlabs.com/
Ward Laboratories
Raymond Ward, Laboratory Manager
P .O. Box 788
Kearney, NE 68847
rayward@wardlab.com
Phone: (308) 234-2418
Fax: (308) 234-1940
http://www.wardlab.com/
Others:
Olsen’s Agricultural Laboratory, Inc.
Kevin Grooms, Laboratory Manager
P.O. Box 370
McCook, NE 69001
kevin@olsenlab.com
Phone: (308) 345-3670
Fax: (308) 345-7880
http://www.olsenlab.com/
Platte Valley Labs
Steve Spellman, Laboratory Manager
P .O. Box 807
914 Highway 30
Gibbon, NE 68840
Phone: (308) 468-5975
Fax: (308) 468-5222
http://www.soillab.com/
Servi-Tech Laboratories
Hans Burken, Laboratory Manager
P .O. Box 169
Hastings, NE 68902
hansb@servitechlabs.com
Phone: (402) 463-3522
Fax: (402) 463-8132
http://www.servitechlabs.com/
Laboratory Services
as noted in the Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine, Nov/Dec 2009
- Agri Analysis, Inc.
- Anton Paar
- BrandTech Scientific,Inc
- Charm Sciences, Inc.
- ETS Laboratories
- Fisher Scientific
- FOSS North America
- Gerstel,Inc.
- Hanna Instruments
- Megazyme International
- Metrohm USA, Inc.
- Mettler Toledo, Inc
- Scott Labs
- STA Laboratories
- Vinquiry
Filtration Suppliers
as noted in the VWM Nov/Dec 2009
- A.O. Wilson
- Abec Filtration Systems
- Aftek
- American Tartaric Products
- American Wine Secrets
- Electrontec
- FMC Technologies
- Gusmer Enterpirises, Inc
- GW Kent
- Heyes Filters
- Koch Membrane Systems
- Pall Corporation
- Prospero Equipment Corp
- Purolator Advanced Filtration
- RLS Equipment
- Raynox 2000
- Separator Technology Solutions
- The Compleat Winemaker
- VA Filtration
- Winetech
Additional Interesting Web sources
List servers:
- growgrapes@yahoogroups.com
- grapebreeders-request@lists.ibiblio.org
- Iowa State winegrower news: To subscribe to the “Wine Grower News” e-mail newsletter send an e-mail to mlwhite@iastate.edu with “subscribe to Wine Grower News” in the subject line.
- Enology classroom Videos: http://www.mediasitesvr.missouristate.edu/VESTA/Catalog/pages/catalog.aspx?catalogId=5c9fb41a-0d6c-44ae-b5bb-cecce4560a5e
