Publications on viticulture and enology topics of interest to Oregon winegrape growers and wine producers are developed to keep the industry informed of key issues. Below is a list of recent publications. Click on the publication image or link highlighted to download the file.
Grapevine Leafroll Virus and Mealybug Extension Publications Series:
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| 2009 Pest Management Guide for Wine Grapes in Oregon Revised March 2009 Patty Skinkis, Jay Pscheidt, Vaughn Walton and Nancy Allen Click on the icon to the right to learn about controlling insects, diseases, and vertebrate pests. This guide addresses powdery mildew, Botrytis bunch rot, grapevine viruses and mites specifically. Also included are an airblast sprayer calibration worksheet and resources for organic growers.
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Grape Phylloxera: Biology & Management in the Pacific Northwest June 2009 Patty Skinkis, Vaughn Walton, Clive Kaiser and Bernadine Strik Click on the icon to the right to learn more about the biology and management strategies of grape phylloxera in vineyards. This guide addresses the current status of phylloxera in vineyards, prevention of uninfested vineyards and replanting options. |  |
| Grapevine Growth Distortions March 2009 Vaughn Walton, Patty Skinkis, Amy Dreves, Clive Kaiser, Steve Renquist, Steve Castagnoli and Rick Hilton Click on the icon to the right for information on distorted growth in grapevines. One cause of distorted growth is Short Shoot Syndrome, which is associated with mite feeding damage. However, similar abnormal growth symptoms can be caused by other factors such as spring frost damage, herbicide damage, vine imbalance, nutrient deficiency or toxicity, and other pests. This publication will help you identify probable causes of distorted growth. |  |
Vineyard Economics: Establishing and Producing Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Grapes in Eastern Oregon January 2009 James Julian, Clark Seavert, Clive Kaiser and Patricia Skinkis Click on the icon to the right for a study that provides growers with a tool for economic management and decision making. Information was gathered from selected growers, field representatives, researchers and farm suppliers. The study provides typical costs and returns to a well managed 10-acre vineyard. |  |
Establishing a Vineyard in Oregon January 2009 Patty Skinkis When thinking of starting a vineyard, many questions come to mind: Is the land suitable for growing grapes? What types of soils are needed for successful grape and wine production? How much would it cost to establish a vineyard and produce grapes? Click on the icon to the right for a discussion of factors to consider when planning a vineyard and suggested resources to help in the planning. |  |
| How to Reduce the Risk of Pesticide Resistance in Winegrape Pests in Oregon September 2008 Clive Kaiser, Jay Pscheidt, Vaughn Walton and Patty Skinkis Click on the icon to the right to purchase a copy of this 20 page publication($15.00). This guide provides detailed information on insecticides and fungicides currently registered for use on winegrapes in Oregon, including information regarding the pests for which each product is registered, mode of action, chemical groupings and classification. |  |
Vineyard Economics: Establishing and Producing Pinot Noir Wine Grapes in Western Oregon August 2008 James Julian, Clark Seavert, Patty Skinkis, Philip VanBuskirk and Steve Castagnoli Click on the icon to the right for a study that provides growers with a tool for economic management and decision making. Information was gathered from selected growers, field representatives, researchers and farm suppliers. The study provides typical costs and returns to a well managed 10-acre vineyard. |  |
Preventing Water Contamination and Pesticide Drift: A Checklist for Pesticide Applicators May 2008 Tim Stock Click on the icon to the right for a checklist that can help applicators avoid water contamination and pesticide drift as much as possible. Three separate checklists make it easier to remember things to do before, during, and after an application to avoid contamination and drift. |  |
| Protecting Grapevines from Winter Injury March 2008 Clive Kaiser, Patty Skinkis and Mercy Olmstead Click on the icon to the right for information on protecting canes from freeze damage. This publication describes three systems that may help prevent injury from winter freezes. |  |
Short Shoot Syndrome of Grapes in the Pacific Northwest November 2007 Vaughn Walton, Amy Dreeves and Patty Skinkis Click on the icon to the right to learn about short shoot syndrome (SSS) in Oregon and Washington vineyards. This guide focuses on symptoms of SSS and controlling mite populations. |  |
 | Vineyard Canopy Management: Vertical Shoot Positioning This instructional program focuses on techniques of training grape vines during the growing season. It provides an introduction to the Oregon wine grape industry and explains basic vine physiology. Pruning methods and various training system designs are introduced to provide the viewer with an understanding of vine growth. Canopy management strategies illustrated in this program focus on the vertically shoot positioned (VSP) training system, which is the most widely used training system for Vitis vinifera varieties in Oregon. |
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