Washington State Viticulture Field Day
About the event
Join us for the 2016 Viticulture Field Day, co-sponsored by Washington State University Viticulture Extension and the Washington State Grape Society. Information and Registration is below.
Registration: Preregistration Required. Online Only: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2566437
Registration Closing Date: Friday, August 5, 2016
Cost: $15 (includes lunch)
Note: This event is not located at a WSU-facility. Please go to the addresses and locations indicated in the agenda.
TIME ACTIVITY
8:00 Check-in @ Olsen Brothers Ranches
Address: TBD
8:15 Introduction and Day Information
8:25-9:10 Minimal Pruning in Wine Grapes
Leif Olsen of Olsen Brothers Ranches will discuss their experience (costs, quality, and feasibility) farming minimally pruned Riesling.
9:10-9:40 Canopy Management Equipment Demonstration
VineTech Equipment will offer a demonstration of both existing and newer canopy management tools for your vineyard.
9:40-10:15 Drive to Red Mountain – Hedges Family Estate
Address: 53511 N Sunset Rd, Benton City, WA 99320
10:15-10:45 Field Grafting
John Gomez, Vineyard Manager of Hedges Family Estate will discuss his experience with field grafting and variety change-overs.
10:45-11:00 Travel to Kiona Winery (Block 2, NE of Ciel du Cheval, South of Hedges)
Address: 44612 N Sunset Rd, Benton City, WA 99320
11:00-11:20 Deep Irrigation
Dr. Pete Jacoby, Washington State University, will discuss his recent research on sub-surface irrigation strategies and plant response.
11:20-12:00 Sensory Technology in Vineyards
1) Russ Smithyman- Ste. Michelle Wine Estates – NDVI in vineyard management.
2) Lav Khot – Washington State University – Aerial and ground sensing in agriculture production (with demonstrations).
12:00 – 12:45 Catered Lunch @ Kiona Winery
12:45– Survey & Closing