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Anthony Wolf

Professor of Viticulture

vitis@vt.edu

http://faculty.vaes.vt.edu/vitis

Viticulture Research-Extension Department of Horticulture

PhD, Cornell University, 1986; MSc, The Pennsylvania State University, 1982; BS, West Virginia University, 1980

75% Extension; 25% Research

Phone: 540-869-2560 ext. 18

Fax: 540-869-0862

Meetings and other timely topics (Updated 10 July 2009)
Grapes for sale posting, 2009 (Updated 12 September 2009)
The Wines of Virginia, GrapeRadio podcast(Posted June 2009)
New! Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America
New Grape Grower Checklist
Resources for Virginia Grape Growers
Viticulture Notes newsletter
Grape pest management recommendations
Curriculum Vita
Current Extension and Research Programs
Dormant Grapevine Pruning (created by Fritz Westover, 2006)
Compost Use in the Vineyard (created by Fritz Westover, 2006)
Grapevine Petiole Sampling Instructions
Disease Fact Sheets (Ashley Myers)
Fungicide Resources
Macromedia Presentations
Presentations (updated February 2007)
Selected research projects: 1986-2003

*** NEW *** (2009) Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America

This comprehensive reference will be used by novice and experienced growers, crop advisors, service providers, educators, communicators, and students. It provides information on all aspects of wine grape culture including site selection and preparation, trellising and pruning, disease and pest identification, nutrient management, irrigation, pesticide application, harvesting, vineyard cost and returns, and grape sales.

The book was written by 16 grape and wine specialists in the eastern US and Canada, with overall editing and authorship on 10 of the 16 chapters provided by Dr. Tony Wolf, of Virginia Tech. We anticipate that this book will be recognized as THE one-stop grower guide for practical viticulture information

The book includes: 336 pages; 174 color photos; 40 line drawings; 42 tables of useful information; 45+ variety descriptions; a key to insect and mite pests; a key to fertilizer recommendations based on plant and soil tests; an extensive glossary and an extensive index. An Excel spreadsheet that drives the budget chapter is also available.

NRAES-145 ordering information Follow link to review and/or order Wine Grape Production Guide for Eastern North America



Alson H Smith Jr AREC
595 Laurel Grove Road
Winchester, VA   22602
E-mail: emcintir@vt.edu
Phone: 540-869-2560
Fax: 540-869-0862

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