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One Critical Sign Your Cover Crop Is Competing With Vines: Early Canopy Vigor Reduction

Early canopy vigor reduction, characterized by shorter internodes and paler leaves, is a critical sign your cover crop may be competing with vines. Learn to identify this issue using specific measurements like internode length, SPAD readings, and Midday Stem Water Potential, and implement immediate, targeted mitigation strategies to protect vine health and yield.

November 4, 2026

7 min read

#cover crop competition#vine growth#water management

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Mastering Vineyard Scouting: Photo Documentation for Proactive Management

Photo documentation in vineyard scouting transforms reactive management into a proactive strategy. This detailed guide for experienced vineyard managers outlines what equipment to use, specific capture techniques, and how to leverage visual data for disease tracking, informed decision-making, and regulatory compliance, ultimately enhancing vineyard health and profitability.

November 3, 2026

11 min read

#photo documentation#scouting#vineyard records

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Optimizing Powdery Mildew Control: The Critical GDD Window

Experienced vineyard managers can significantly improve powdery mildew control by precisely timing fungicide applications using Growing Degree Days (GDD). This post details critical GDD thresholds, actionable steps for implementation, and crucial environmental factors to consider for optimal disease management.

November 1, 2026

5 min read

#GDD#growing degree days#powdery mildew

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One Critical Sign Your Cover Crop Is Competing With Vines: Early Canopy Vigor Reduction

Mastering Vineyard Scouting: Photo Documentation for Proactive Management

Optimizing Powdery Mildew Control: The Critical GDD Window

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