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The Single Most Critical Check When Drip Flow Seems Low

When drip flow seems low, the most critical and often overlooked first check is the emitter tip. This post details a step-by-step process for inspecting and resolving emitter blockages, ensuring uniform irrigation and protecting your vineyard's productivity.

June 16, 2026

6 min read

#drip flow#emitter#irrigation

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Eutypa Dieback: The Critical Decision – When to Remove a Cane and When to Wait

Eutypa dieback poses a significant threat to vineyards, demanding critical decisions on cane removal. This guide provides experienced vineyard managers with detailed insights into diagnosing Eutypa, understanding when to aggressively remove a cane, and when to opt for a strategic wait-and-monitor approach, emphasizing best practices and preventative measures to protect vine health and productivity.

June 16, 2026

11 min read

#eutypa#trunk disease#pruning

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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

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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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