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Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light
Episode 117
UV lamps have been used in the medical field, food processing, and sterilization for 75 years but application on plant disease management only began …
4 years, 10 months ago
Managing Rodent Pests in Vineyards with Integrated Pest Management
Episode 118
When it comes to vertebrate pests, an integrated pest management plan is important for any crop, including vineyards. The best tactic to manage human…
4 years, 11 months ago
Using Nudge Theory to Improve Irrigation Practices
Episode 116
How can values, beliefs, and attitudes around irrigation improve water efficiency? That is exactly what a recent California Department of Water Resou…
4 years, 11 months ago
Examining Plant Nutrient Mobility with SAP Analysis
Episode 115
Plant SAP analysis gives farmers insight into how the plant can take up and mobilize nutrients. Traditional tissue testing is usually done at the top…
5 years ago
Designing a Vineyard for Year-Round Sheep Grazing
Episode 114
Numerous vineyards have utilized sheep and goats for grazing but most only during the winter. Kelly Mulville was on a mission to design a vineyard fo…
5 years ago
Microbial Inoculants for Soil Health
Episode 113
A healthy soil has hundreds of different species of microbes while a depleted one may only have one dozen. A number of common viticulture practices a…
5 years, 1 month ago
How Deficit Irrigation Impacts Soil Quality
Episode 112
Deficit irrigation is used in winegrape production to keep berries small and enhance the flavor of wines, particularly with reds. Joan Davenport, Eme…
5 years, 1 month ago
Planting a Miyawaki Mini Forest for Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity at Chamisal Vineyards
Episode 111
Every vineyard has a portion of the property that is non-productive, but are there ways to maximize the benefits of this land? Fintan du Fresne, Gene…
5 years, 2 months ago
How to Develop a New Vineyard Site
Episode 110
Vineyard development begins with the soil. Steve Vierra, Director of Vineyard Operation at Derby Wine Estates and Certified Professional Soil Scienti…
5 years, 2 months ago
Beth Vukmanic, Program Director + fitness influencer, Vineyard Team/SIP Certified + Bethercize, San Luis Obispo, CA
Episode 109
The introductory voice and producer of this podcast, Beth Vukmanic, joined Jaime Lewis of CONSUMED in the much-awaited season nine. The CONSUMED podc…
5 years, 3 months ago