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Mitigating Powdery Mildew: How Long Spores Survive on Bark & Dormant Season Strategies

Powdery mildew spores, in the form of cleistothecia, survive on dormant bark for at least one season, posing a significant threat. This post outlines critical dormant season strategies, including targeted pruning, dormant sprays, and environmental monitoring, to reduce early-season disease pressure and mitigate costs.

June 15, 2026

5 min read

#powdery mildew#spore survival#dormant

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Precision Mowing: Optimizing Timing and Height for Vineyard Canopy Health

Experienced vineyard managers know that precise mowing timing and height are critical for managing canopy microclimates. Suboptimal practices can lead to increased humidity, higher disease pressure, and significant costs. This post details actionable strategies, exact specifications, and step-by-step processes to optimize mowing for healthier vines and improved fruit quality.

June 15, 2026

10 min read

#mowing#cover crop#humidity

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Optimizing High-Vigor Vines: The Three-Bud Spur Adjustment in Spur Pruning

High-vigor vines, when spur-pruned conventionally, often lead to dense canopies and compromised fruit quality. This post details a targeted adjustment: consistently leaving three-bud spurs on high-vigor cordons to distribute energy, balance growth, and improve fruit quality.

June 14, 2026

5 min read

#spur pruning#high vigor#bud load

Vibrant rows of grapevines in a North Carolina vineyard during summer.

Essential Spray Posting: A Guide for Vineyard Managers on WPS Compliance

Ensure WPS compliance and worker safety with this actionable guide for vineyard managers on what to post in crew areas during spray applications. Learn the exact information required, step-by-step posting processes, and practical examples to avoid costly fines and protect your team.

June 13, 2026

5 min read

#Worker Protection Standard#spray posting#pesticide notification

Man pruning grapevines in a leafless vineyard during winter, focusing on maintenance and care.

Winter Pruning Mastery: Techniques, Timing, and Training System Decisions for Optimal Vineyard Health

This in-depth guide provides experienced vineyard managers with advanced strategies for winter pruning. Learn to assess vine balance, master spur and cane pruning, implement disease control protocols, and correct past pruning errors for sustained vineyard productivity and health, ensuring optimal yields and quality.

June 13, 2026

26 min read

#winter pruning#cane pruning#spur pruning

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One Change: Visual Briefing Boards for Multilingual Vineyard Crews

Improve multilingual crew briefings in your vineyard with standardized visual briefing boards. This post details how to implement visual aids with simplified verbal reinforcement to reduce errors, enhance safety, and boost efficiency.

June 12, 2026

7 min read

#crew briefing#multilingual crew#safety communication

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Precision Irrigation: Leveraging Root Zone Mapping for Vineyard Efficiency

Root zone mapping offers experienced vineyard managers a powerful tool to optimize irrigation. By precisely understanding where vine roots actively absorb water, vineyards can achieve significant efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve grape quality, moving beyond traditional, less effective irrigation strategies.

June 12, 2026

10 min read

#root zone#irrigation placement#drip emitter

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Mastering Problem Resolution: How to Respond When a Crew Member Reports an Issue

Learn how experienced vineyard managers can effectively respond when crew members report problems. This guide provides a structured, step-by-step process for acknowledging, assessing, and resolving issues, emphasizing the importance of a proactive reporting culture and leveraging technology like VinoBloc for optimal vineyard management.

June 11, 2026

12 min read

#worker reporting#crew management#safety culture

Vineyard Management Blog

Mitigating Powdery Mildew: How Long Spores Survive on Bark & Dormant Season Strategies

Precision Mowing: Optimizing Timing and Height for Vineyard Canopy Health

Optimizing High-Vigor Vines: The Three-Bud Spur Adjustment in Spur Pruning

Essential Spray Posting: A Guide for Vineyard Managers on WPS Compliance

Winter Pruning Mastery: Techniques, Timing, and Training System Decisions for Optimal Vineyard Health

One Change: Visual Briefing Boards for Multilingual Vineyard Crews

Precision Irrigation: Leveraging Root Zone Mapping for Vineyard Efficiency

Mastering Problem Resolution: How to Respond When a Crew Member Reports an Issue

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