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Wine-Grower-News #320 11-18-15 Midwest Grape & Wine Industry Institute: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Wine

Information in this issue includes:

Comment Period for EPA Pesticide Applicator Training Rules Extended

2016 WineMaker Magazine Intl. Amateur Winemaker Competition 2015-2016 Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series Schedule

11-(22-23), Iowa Organic Growers Conference – University of Iowa Bees of the North Central region and wildflowers to support them

12-(4 & 5), International American Ginseng Expo 12-15, Vineyard Workshop – Elmaro Vineyard, Trempealeau, WI

1-9, Session #2 Sparkling Wine Workshop – Madison, WI 1-10-16, Deadline to Hop Samples in for the National Cascade Cup

3-(16-18), “New” Show-Me Grape & Wine Conference - MO 4-(10-22), WSU Wine Tour to Northern Spain

Show n Tell Videos of Interest Marketing Tidbits Neeto Keeno Notable Quotables

Articles of Interest Calendar of Events

Comment Period for EPA Pesticide Applicator Training Rules Extended The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to revise the Certification requirements for licensed Pesticide Applicators On August 5, 2015. I notified the readers of Wine Grower News of this in issue #318. The original public comment period for these rules have now been extended 30 days to December 23rd, 2015. The proposed rule affects licensed private and commercial applicators. It also impacts states and tribes that operate certification programs. The impact on applicators and states and tribes would vary based on the current state or tribal requirements. Here are some of the proposed changes. These new rules would dramatically increase the amount of training required each year by applicators. Here is an summary of some of the major changes. The proposed rule:

Enhances applicator competency standards to ensure that RUPs are used safely.

Establishes a first time-ever nation-wide minimum age of 18 for certified applicators and

persons working under their direct supervision.

Requires all applicators to renew certifications every 3 years.

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Requires additional specialized certifications for people using high-risk application methods

(fumigation and aerial).

Requires first time annual safety training and increased oversight for persons working under

the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Training includes reducing take-home pesticide

exposure to protect worker families.

Promotes interstate recognition of applicator licenses to reduce the administrative burden for

businesses that operate in multiple states.

Provides expanded options for establishing certification programs in Indian Country that

acknowledge tribal sovereignty.

Clarifies and streamlines requirements for states, tribes, and federal agencies to administer

their own certification programs.

Further Details about these proposed rules and where to comment can be found here: http://www2.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/epa-proposes-stronger-standards-people-applying-riskiest-pesticides#proposed_rule

Start preparing now for the world’s largest amateur wine competition. Entry Deadline: 3-11-16 Where: Manchester Center, VT

Details: https://winemakermag.com/images/stories/competition/2016WineMakerCompEntryForm.pdf

“PIWI“ is the common European term to describe grape hybrids. It is a German abbreviation and stands for fungus resistant grape varieties. These were created by crossing European grape varieties and American fungus resistant varietals. Most of them still are known as hybrids or interspecific varietals and were first used in France from 1880 to 1935. The aim was to combine the good resistance to diseases and phylloxera of the American grape varieties with the high quality of European varietals.

Because high-tensile wire is not very subject to stretching, the tension on the wire should be reduced during the winter. A temperature drop from 80°F to -20oF can increase the tension on 500 ft. of 12.5 gauge high-tensile wire by 130 pounds due to shrinkage. It is a very good idea to loosen up trellis wires prior to winter.

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2015-2016 Northern Grapes Project Webinar Series Schedule December 8, 2015: “The Big Chill: Cold Acclimation and Recovery from Spring Frost in Grapes in New York” Jason Londo, USDA-ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit and Tim Martinson, Cornell University January 12, 2016: “Terroir and Typicity in Cold-Hardy Grapes” Anna Katharine Mansfield, Cornell University February 9, 2016: “Branding and Best Management Practices for Cold Hardy Wines and Wineries” Bill Gartner, University of Minnesota and Dan McCole, Michigan State University March 8, 2016: “Cold-Hardy Grape Breeding at the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University” Matt Clark, University of Minnesota and Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, North Dakota State University April 12, 2016: “Northern Grapes Project Research Results: Fungicide Sensitivity and Vine Nutrition of Cold-Hardy Cultivars” Patricia McManus, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Carl Rosen, University of Minnesota May 10, 2016: “From Vine to Glass: Understanding the Flavors and Aromas of Cold-Hardy Grapes and Wine” Anne Fennell, South Dakota State University; Adrian Hegeman University of Minnesota; and Somchai Rice, Iowa State University

Full Details on Each Webinar will be posted here:

http://northerngrapesproject.org/?page_id=12

Register for the Iowa 2015 Iowa Organic Conference here: http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/2015-iowa-organic-conference/

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12-(4 & 5), International American Ginseng Expo What: 2nd Annual International American Ginseng Expo When: Friday & Saturday, December 4th & 5th Where: Highsmith Union on University of North Carolina Campus Speakers: Speakers include growers, wild-harvesters, researchers, herbalists, botanists, regulatory officials on the state and national level, academics, conservationists, and private sector business leaders in the ginseng industry.

Agenda: On Friday attendees will have an opportunity to take part in an afternoon intensive session on growing ginseng OR participate in an open roundtable discussion with our speakers and other experts in the ginseng industry. Friday's event offers unique opportunities for those in the industry to have direct conversations with each other regarding ginseng industry concerns. Saturday is a full day of plenary and concurrent sessions on a variety of topics related to the industry and other forest botanicals. Sponsors and vendors will be on hand during breaks, while poster sessions will be on display. Registration: http://tinyurl.com/2015GinsengExpo Sponsored by: North Carolina Natural Products Association

12-15, Vineyard Workshop – Elmaro Vineyard, Trempealeau, WI When: 10 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2015 Where: Elmaro Vineyard N14756 Delaney Road, Trempealeau, WI Ph: 608-534-6456 Agenda:

9:30—10:00 Registration & Coffee

10:00 – 10:45 Grape Quality for Winemaking - Nick Smith, Enologist, UW Madison Food

Science

Kirkwood Winery – West Virginia Ginseng Wine

“New” Bees of the North Central region and wildflowers to support them. 110 page publication from Michigan State University Extension for $10. Order here: http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3282.htm

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10:45 – 11:00 Elmaro & other winery grape quality standards - Lynita Delaney, Winemaker

11:00 – 11:45 Quality for Winemaking: Vinifera vs Hybrid Grapes -

Drew Horton, Enologist, Iowa State, Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

11:45 – 12:00 Q&A from the morning

12:00 – 12:30 LUNCH Provided

12:30 – 1:00 Using grape evaluation technology & testing protocols—Elmaro Staff

1:00 - 1:30 Introduction to diseases & insects that are issues for wine quality –Mike White,

Viticulture Specialist, Iowa State, Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

1:30 - 2:00 Grape Diseases & control – CPS Company Representative & Mike White

2:00—2:45 Insect control in Midwest Vineyards- CPS Company Representative & Mike White

2:45 – 3:15 Afternoon Q&A & Closing Remarks

Cost: $10 each. Register by calling: 608-534-6456. Limited to 40 attendees.

Sponsored by: Crop Production Services, Wisconsin Grape Growers Association and the Wineries of Wisconsin

1-9, Session #2 Sparkling Wine Workshop – Madison, WI What: Session 2 will cover packaging, bottle fermentation, preparation for disgorging, and sparkling wine style options. There will be a review of Session 1 for those that were unable to attend the previous workshop. When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 8th, 2016 Where: Room 205, Babcock Hall, University of Wisconsin – Madison Who: Michael Jones, Scott Laboratories, Petaluma CA Larry Mawby, L. Mawby Wines, Nicholas Smith, UW-Madison Cost: $50 each. Sponsored by: The Enology Outreach Program at UW-Madison Details & Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uw-madison-sparkling-wine-workshop-2-tickets-19481287054

Questions: Nick Smith nsmith35@wisc.edu or Office: 608.890.3397

Coates Law of Maturity: is a principle used in wine tasting relating to the aging ability of wine. Developed by the British Master of Wine, Clive Coates, the principle states that a wine will remain at its peak (or optimal) drinking quality for a duration of time that is equal to the time of maturation required to reach its optimal quality.

From: Wikipedia

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1-10-16, Deadline to Hop Samples in for the National Cascade Cup The Hop Quality Group is now accepting Cascade hop samples for the fourth annual Cascade Cup. The Cascade Cup is awarded annually to the farmer that produces the highest quality cascade hops as judged by a panel of brewing professionals from the Hop Quality Group. Established in 2010, The Hop Quality Group is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to sustainable and quality hop production and processing for the craft beer industry. The group is comprised of 17 members that include leading breweries around the U.S. Hop Quality Group members will blindly select the entries based upon: analysis, aroma, and appearance. Interested hop growers should send one brewer’s cut of their best whole-leaf Cascade hops along with USDA analysis and Lot number to: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Attn: Anders MacCarthy/Cascade Cup, 1075 E. 20th St., Chico, CA, 95928.. Winners will be announced on Jan. 21, 2016 at 7 p.m., during the Rare Beer Banquet during the North American Hop Convention in Palm Desert, CA

4-(10-22), WSU Wine Tour to Northern Spain What: Tour the top 9 wine appellations of Northern Spain When: Sunday – Friday, April (10-22), 2016

“NEW” Show-Me Grape & Wine Conference Save the date! The GWI will be hosting the Show-Me Grape & Wine Conference and

Scientific Symposium March 16, 17 and 18th in Columbia, Missouri. Speakers and

workshop presentations will include an all-star V&E lineup you don't want to miss! Dr.

Tony Wolf from Virginia Tech, Dr. Ed Hellman from Texas A&M, Dr. Joe Fiola from the

University of Maryland and Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Wolpert, UC Davis are just a

few of the special presenters joining us for this great event!

Registration will open on January 1st and space will be limited. Stay tuned for further details including complete schedule and registration

information!

Grape & Wine Institute: http://gwi.missouri.edu/

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Price: 2395€ / person, double occupancy - (approx. $2,600) 900€ Single supplement - (approx. $960) Deadline: Registration & Deposit due by January 1st. Sponsor: Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Details:

http://wine.wsu.edu/education/certificate/international-winery-tours/spain-wine-adventure/

Show n Tell

(Left) Trumpet shaped “Jazzberry” wine bottle from Stone Cliff Winery in Dubuque, IA. Seen in the Indianola, IA HyVee store. 11-2-15. mlw

(Right) “LaHop” LaCrescent wine with hops produced by Jasper Winery in Des Moines, IA. Seen in the Indianola, IA HyVee store. 11-2-15 mlw

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Rochelle Salt (sodium potassium tartrate tetrahydrate), a compound made by mixing sodium carbonate with potassium bitartrate crystals in wine. These crystals have piezoelectric properties making them useful for picking up sound waves. Japanese submarines used this form of Rochelle Salt in sonar devices during WWII. The Japanese government promoted increased grape and wine production to help increase the production of these crystals. From: Wine salts used by WWII subs on display, 11-6-15 The Japanese News:

(Left) Fireside Winery advertising on side of this Iowa Alcohol Beverage Division delivery truck. 11-9-15 mlw

(Left) Stopped by Wines of Iowa last week to pick up some wine for the VitiNord conference held in Nebraska City. This is their new location they moved to just over a year ago. Located on north end of Valley Junction shopping area at 234 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265 515-277-6236. Good place to find a wide selection of Iowa wines. 11-10-15 mlw.

(Right) Jorene King, co-owner with sister Rae Ann behind the sales counter. Jorene is very knowledgeable about Iowa wines. 11-10-15 mlw

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Videos of Interest 1. Zallys Electric Vineyard Equipment, 5-28-12 1:12 min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXRCu67PI6U

Marketing Tidbits 1. “box wine sales are taking off, and for two very good reasons: they’re cheaper than the same wine in 750 ml glass bottles, and, once opened, they last longer. A lot longer. ---- The Scandinavians have known this for years. In Norway, Finland and Sweden, half of all wine sold is in a bag in a box.” From: Box Wines Boom! 10-28-15 Forbes 2. Do's and Don'ts for DtC, 11-5-15 Wines & Vines Magazine: http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=160529 3. 5 Ways to Maximize Word-of-Mouth Marketing, 11-6-15 Entrepreneur: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/251576 4. Top 10 tips for marketing to millennials, 11-9-15 the Drinks Business: http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2015/11/top-10-tips-for-marketing-to-millennials/ 5 2015 Survey of American Wine Consumer Preferences, 11-11-15 WineBusiness.com: http://www.winebusiness.com/news/?go=getArticle&dataid=160722 6. “Gallup's November update of Americans' 2015 holiday spending intentions finds U.S. adults planning to spend $830 on Christmas gifts this year, on average. That is up sharply from the $720 recorded a year ago, and is significantly higher than what consumers have indicated in any November since 2007.” From: Americans Plan on Spending a Lot More for This Christmas, 11-16-15 Gallup 7. “some consumers are choosing to experiment by cutting out alcohol altogether. Though it is not yet seen as a big threat, it is a growing phenomenon.” From: American drinkers get crafty, 11-16-15 Wine Intelligence

Neeto Keeno 1. 1,500 year old wine presses found in Southern Israel, 11-13-15 Algemeiner: http://www.algemeiner.com/2015/11/13/1500-year-old-wine-presses-found-in-southern-israel/

2. VitisGen: http://www.vitisgen.org/

Notable Quotables “Daily supplementation with low-to-moderate dose of Champagne for 6 weeks led to an improvement in memory,” From: Study: Drinking Champagne boosts memory, 11-8-15 KOIN 6 News

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“Glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said on Thursday, and the agency proposed a higher limit on the daily amount of residue of the popular herbicide deemed safe if consumed.” From: European Scientists say glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer, 11-13-15 Ag Professional Magazine

Articles of Interest 1. Study finds that, like people, plants need active social lives, 10-28-15 AG Professional: http://www.agprofessional.com/news/study-finds-people-plants-need-active-social-lives 2. Vine Notes: Five considerations before selling a vineyard or winery, 11-2-15 North Bay Business Journal: http://tinyurl.com/p66xwaa 3. IA: Beetle juice is headache for Iowa winemakers, 11-5-15 Des Moines Register: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2015/11/05/lady-beetles-bad-for-wine-industry/75227766/

4. ND: Why not wine in the MonDak? 11-5-15 – Williston Herald: http://www.willistonherald.com/business/why-not-wine-in-the-mondak/article_ae243e40-83e4-11e5-9c18-fb6f7749613a.html

5. Can Wine Grapes Be Grown Without Chemicals, 11-9-15 Wines & Vines: http://www.winesandvines.com/blog/?p=1&t=0&a=0&d=160663&r=1&n=37 6. Why Organic and Biodynamic Wines Matter, 11-11-15 Snooth: http://www.snooth.com/articles/why-organic-and-biodynamic-wines-matter/ 7. WA: Grape seed color not helpful in assessing wine tannins, 11-16-15 Washington State Univ. https://news.wsu.edu/2015/11/16/grape-seed-color-not-helpful-in-assessing-wine-tannins/#.VkpaMr-nZHM

8. Bayer Will Pay Fines for Fungicide Damage to Wine Crops, 11-16-15 eNews Park Forest: http://enewspf.com/2015/11/16/bayer-will-pay-fines-for-fungicide-damage-to-wine-crops/ 9. SD: Made in South Dakota: Strawbale Winery, 11-17-15 KSYF ABC: http://www.ksfy.com/home/headlines/Made-in-South-Dakota-Strawbale-Winery--350591511.html

Calendar of Events 2015 Practical Farmers of Iowa schedule of field days: http://practicalfarmers.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015-Field-Day-Guide_final_smaller1.pdf

11-(22-23), Iowa Organic Growers Conference – University of Iowa Memorial Union. Register here: http://sustainability.uiowa.edu/2015-iowa-organic-conference/ 12-(8-10),Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo & Michigan Greenhouse Expo. Grand Rapids, MI http://www.glexpo.com/

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2016_______________________________________________________________ 1-(7-9) Great Plains Growers Conference - Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, MO: http://www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org/ 1-(24-26), Wisconsin Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Conference, January 24 - 26, 2016 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Details later: http://www.wisconsinfreshproduce.org/ 1-(26-28), Unified Wine & Grape Symposium – Sacramento Convention Center, CA http://www.unifiedsymposium.org/ 2-(26-29), Iowa Fruit & Vegetable Growers Conference – FFA Enrichment Center, DMACC Campus at Ankeny, IA: http://www.ifvga.org 2-(3-5), Midwest Craft Beverages Conference – St. Charles, MO Convention Center. http://craftbeveragesunlimitedmidwest.com/ 2-(9-11), World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center - Tulare, CA. https://www.worldagexpo.com/ 2-(11-13), Texas Wine Grape Growers Conference – San Marco, TX. http://www.txwines.org/ 2-(11-13), Cold Climate Conference - Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis, MN http://www.mngrapes.org/ 2-(22-23), Northern Grapes Project Symposium & Advisory Committee meeting – Kalamazoo, MI, Details later: : http://northerngrapesproject.org/ 2-(24-26), 2016 Michigan Grape & Wine Conference, Radisson Plaza Hotel – Kalamazoo, MI. Details later: http://www.michiganwines.com/conference 2-(26-27), Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Assn. Annual Conference – Crowne Plaza, Springfield IL: http://www.illinoiswine.org/wordpress/ 2-(28-29), Iowa Wine Growers Association Annual Conference – Prairie Meadows Hotel –Racetrack & Casino , Altoona, IA. Details later here: http://iowawinegrowers.org/ 3-(3-5), Nebraska Winery & Grape Growers Forum & Trade Show – Omaha Marriott http://agronomy.unl.edu/viticulture/ 3-(9-11), Eastern Winery Exposition – Lancaster County Convention Center – Lancaster, PA: http://easternwineryexposition.com/ 3-(16-18), “NEW” Show-Me Grape & Wine Conference – Columbia, MO. Details later: http://gwi.missouri.edu/ 3-(16-18), Show Me Grape & Wine Conference – Columbia, MO. Details later. http://gwi.missouri.edu/events/

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4-(1-3), Siouxland Garden Show – Sioux City, Iowa Convention Center: http://www.siouxlandgardenshow.org/ 5-(26-28), 9th International Cool Climate Wine Symposium – Brighton, England: http://www.iccws2016.com/

Michael L. White - CCA, CPAg, CSW ISU Extension Viticulture Specialist 909 East 2nd Ave. Suite E, Indianola, IA 50125 ph: 515-961-6237, fax: 6017, cell: 515-681-7286 mlwhite@iastate.edu

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e-Viticulture: http://eviticulture.org/

Iowa Wine Growers Association: http://iowawinegrowers.org/

Iowa Wine Explorers Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/IAWineExplorers?ref=hl

Iowa Wine & Beer Promotion Board: http://www.traveliowa.com/GetInspired/WineAndBeer

ISU Viticulture Extension: http://viticulture.hort.iastate.edu/

ISU Midwest Grape & Wine Industry Institute: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/wine/

Northern Grapes Project: http://northerngrapesproject.org/

Missouri Grape & Wine Institute Weekly Vineyard IPM Reports can be found here:

http://gwi.missouri.edu/

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http://www.vesta-usa.org/

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