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Summary

Georgia wine grape producers battle numerous diseases that threaten annual yield and long-term vine health. Frequent applications of fungicides and insecticides are critical to managing European grape varieties in Georgia’s humid climate. 海角官方首页 Extension hosted a workshop for grape producers to ensure proper understanding of chemical application timing.

Situation

Wine grape producers in north Georgia deal with many fungal disease and insect issues in their European grape varieties (Vitis vinifera). Frequent applications of fungicides and insecticides are necessary to protect yields and vine health in Georgia’s humid climate. Although spray program resources are available, local grape producers expressed concern at their lack of understanding of how to properly design and implement wine grape spray programs.

Response

In March of 2020, the Dawson & Lumpkin County Extension agent, several north Georgia Extension agents, a 海角官方首页 Plant Pathologist, and a 海角官方首页 entomologist hosted a spray program workshop in Dahlonega. A total of 16