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Sulfur Applications and Bee Safety: A Vineyard Manager's Guide to Compliance and Protection

Vineyard managers face the challenge of controlling powdery mildew with sulfur while protecting vital pollinators. This guide details bee-safe sulfur application practices, including label interpretation, strategic timing, and drift reduction, to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship.

July 10, 2026

11 min read

#bee safety#sulfur#pollinators

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The Essential End-of-Day Vineyard Walk Checklist for Managers

Implement a rigorous end-of-day vineyard walk checklist to prevent costly oversights in irrigation, equipment, and vine health. This guide provides actionable steps for experienced vineyard managers to enhance daily vigilance and operational efficiency.

July 9, 2026

6 min read

#vineyard walk#end of day#irrigation check

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Dormant Oil: Precision Application for Early-Season Vineyard Pest Control

Dormant oil is a crucial, proactive tool for vineyard managers to combat overwintering scale and mites. This post details precise timing based on bud swell and temperature, exact application specifications, and a step-by-step process to ensure maximum efficacy and prevent phytotoxicity, safeguarding your vineyard's early season health and yield potential.

July 9, 2026

9 min read

#dormant oil#vineyard pest control#scale insects

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Mastering Vineyard Operations: Integrating Spray Schedules with Work Assignments

For experienced vineyard managers, mastering the integration of spray schedules with daily work assignments is crucial for operational efficiency, worker safety, and regulatory compliance. This post details the importance of understanding PHI and REI, outlines a step-by-step process for seamless integration, and provides practical examples to avoid common and costly mistakes.

July 7, 2026

10 min read

#spray schedule#PHI#REI

Vineyard Management Blog

Sulfur Applications and Bee Safety: A Vineyard Manager's Guide to Compliance and Protection

The Essential End-of-Day Vineyard Walk Checklist for Managers

Dormant Oil: Precision Application for Early-Season Vineyard Pest Control

Mastering Vineyard Operations: Integrating Spray Schedules with Work Assignments

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