Best Lake Erie Regional Grape Program Podcasts (2025)

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Between The Vines S5E3: Grant talk and Bud Break! Here we go! 25:09

3d ago25:09

25:09

Come listen to Jennifer and Andrew talk about important updates on grants as well as a big update in the vineyard! Bud Break! LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S5E2: Back to our regularly scheduled programming 24:02

30d ago24:02

24:02

Join Jennifer and Andrew as they discuss grower interactions and Coffee Pot Meetings starting up again in May. They also chat about getting on a regular podcast schedule as well as making a request for advisory committee members that help direct educational programming efforts by tailoring them to grower needs. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.e…

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Between the Vines S5E1: End of Year Wrap Up with the LERGP team 51:47

4M ago51:47

51:47

Jennifer is joined by Andrew to discuss the 2024 season and look forward to 2025. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S4E8: Vineyard Management in Wake of Large Frost Event 16:07

7M ago16:07

16:07

Jennifer and Terry discuss the effects of the frost event earlier this year and best vineyard management moving forward. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S4E7: Soil Health Meeting at Betts Farm 21:16

11M ago21:16

21:16

Jennifer welcomes Bob Betts of Betts Farm to talk about the Soil Health Day to be held at his farm on Wednesday, June 12th. She also discusses other upcoming programming including a Precision and Digital Viticulture Field Day on Thursday, June 6th with some exciting demonstrations of upcoming technology. We ask that you register for each of these e…

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Between the Vines S4E6: Frost/Freeze Damage seen in NDVI scan of Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory 24:29

12M ago24:29

24:29

Jennifer talks with Terry Bates about the recent frost/freeze event that occurred April 23rd and 24th of this year. Terry shows how the differences can be seen using an NDVI scan of the vineyards at the lab. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S4E5: LERGP Spotted Lanternfly Meeting May 1st 35:32

1y ago35:32

35:32

Lake Erie Regional Grape Program presents Spotted Lanternfly Updates for the Grape and Wine Industry on May 1, 2024. Discover SLF biology, life cycle, population dynamics, vineyard and non-vineyard research, management strategies, its influence on the grape/wine sector, quality effects, and 2023 population trends. This material is based upon work s…

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Between the Vines S4E4: Winter and Early Spring Educational Programs for Lake Erie Grape Region both Virtual and In-person 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

Jennifer and Megan talk about upcoming winter and spring educational programming both virtually and in person for the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between The Vines S4E3: Harvest Updates from Different Perspectives 1:12:18

1+ y ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Jennifer is joined this week by Cain Hickey, Assistant Teaching Professor of viticulture at PSU. In addition Cain and Jennifer are joined by three industry consultants with years of experience in the viticulture field. Jeanette Smith, VineSmith Vineyard Services in Virginina, Mark Chien has a viticulture consulting business in Pennsylvania, and Fri…

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Between The Vines S4E2: Plan your 2024 Spray Program with Researched-Based Solutions 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

19:17

Jennifer, Megan and German discuss the upcoming spray program meeting on December 5th where Megan and Bryan Hed will talk about putting together a program for next year in light of changing regulations and products. There will be NY and PA Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits available. To register go to https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/event_…

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Between The Vines S4E1: Meet the Team! 19:56

1+ y ago19:56

19:56

Jennifer is joined by Megan Luke and German Vargas to give you an opportunity to meet the team! We are still working on the business management specialist, but are excited to be able to be that much closer to a full team. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S3E18: How's your sugar? 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

44:13

Jennifer welcomes Dr. Terry Bates again to talk about impending harvest and sugar accumulation. They also talk more about soil nutrition and the relationship to pH. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between The Vines S3E17: MyEV: Estimating Concord Yield, Pruning Weight and Crop Load with NDVI and Field Observations 36:37

1+ y ago36:37

36:37

Jennifer is joined by Dr. Terry Bates to talk about the upcoming harvest and how myEV can be used for helping to facilitate harvest planning and so much more. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S3E15: #6 of Dr Bates' Top 10 Nutrient Slides - Soil pH, Phylloxera, Mycorrhizae 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Jennifer welcomes Terry back to talk about #6 of his Top 10 Nutrient Slides - Potted Grapevine Studies: Soil, pH, Phylloxera, Mycorrhizae. They also address that we are approaching veraison - keep an eye out for early ripening vines and think about thinning if it is needed. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php…

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Between the Vines S3E15: Estimating Yield and Crop Load 15:58

2y ago15:58

15:58

The growing season is flying by. We are three weeks out from Concord veraison and looking at the harvest doorstep three more weeks after that. It is a good time to finish up crop estimations, if you did not do them at 30 days post-bloom, and take some assessments of vine balance to decide when and where you will start harvesting. In this video, Dr.…

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Between The Vines S3E14: T.I.P.S., F.O.E.s, and H2A woes 41:12

2y ago41:12

41:12

Jennifer talks labor with Dr. Richard Stup from Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development about agriculture unionization and changes in the H2A program. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between The Vines S3E13: #5 of Terry Bates' top 10 Nutrient Slides: Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency 36:35

2y ago36:35

36:35

Terry and Jenn finish up the Nitrogen portion of the nutrient research and gear up for pH studies! Terry recaps the West Tier study, talks about Nitrogen Fertilizer Efficiency, and Nitrogen Management. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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#4 of Dr Terry Bates' Top Ten Nutrient Slides - The Shaulis West Tier Factorial 23:13

2y ago23:13

23:13

Dr. Terry Bates and Jennifer discuss the multiple decade multiple factorial study that helped form our knowledge on vineyard nutrition and basis of our recommendations. The original West Tier publication back in 1969: Shaulis N, Steele RD. 1969. The interaction of resistant rootstock to the nitrogen, weed control, pruning, and thinning on the produ…

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Between The Vines S3E11: #3 with Dr. Terry Bates - Concord Vine Excavation Study: Own Rooted vs 3309 27:11

2y ago27:11

27:11

Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates are back again to discuss #3 of his top ten nutrient studies - the Concord Vine Excavation Study of own rooted vines vs 3309. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between The Vines S3E10: #2 of Dr. Terry Bates Top 10 Nutrient Slides: The Big Dig 55:43

2y ago55:43

55:43

Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates spend time discussing the Big Dig nutrient study on mature Concord grapevines. This work is part of the basis of our nutrient recommendations. Join us on this nutrient journey! LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between The Vines S3E9: Possible Cold Damage and Understanding Early Season Diseases 29:45

2y ago29:45

29:45

Jennifer Phillips Russo of Cornell Extension and Bryan Hed from Penn State University touch base about the possibility of cold damage to tender grape bud tissues and dive deep into a discussion about early season diseases, management, and timing. Join us to hear about resources available for operations and more. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.…

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Between The Vines S3E8: #1 of Dr. Terry Bates Top Ten Nutrient Studies – The Little Dig 33:28

2y ago33:28

33:28

Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Terry Bates discuss Terry’s Top Ten Research Studies in nutrition that have helped formulate today’s nutrient recommendations for vineyard management. Learn about Terry’s #1 process on the list, the how and why of this particular study was started, the findings, and what role it plays in today’s recommendations. This…

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Are the buds safe? 14:26

2y ago14:26

14:26

Cornell University’s Jennifer Phillips Russo and Dr. Jason Londo discuss the grapevine bud progression, the unseasonably warm weather, and the threat of snow on swollen buds. What are their chances? LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Between the Vines S3E6: Conference and Changes ahead 20:30

2y ago20:30

20:30

Kevin, Jennifer and Megan talk about the upcoming Growers Conference. Introducing Megan Luke as our new team member from PSU, and saying goodbye to Kevin. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php

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Between The Vines S3E5: In-Person Conference 31:14

2y ago31:14

31:14

Jenn and Kevin give the rundown on the conference at SUNY Fredonia on March 16th. Also, we discuss current macroeconomic events and deacclimation. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Upcoming Cold Snap 37:11

2y ago37:11

37:11

With low temperatures hitting parts of the US we check in with Cornell’s expert in Cold Hardiness, Dr. Jason Londo. The headlines say -15 below so we talk wind chill vs temperature and how cold is too cold right now. Of course, that depends heavily on your location. Check out his model for more information about your specific location: https://grap…

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Fertilizer Market Update 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

28:58

We have a conference coming up, among a host of other winter educational opportunities to improve vineyard management and farm business. In the meantime, LERGP takes a second to check out what is going on in the fertilizer market. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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LERGP Winter Research and Extension 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

43:17

LERGP discusses happenings this winter. Bud cutting, temperature data, sensors, fertilizer and labor prices. Stay tuned for virtual and in person meeting opportunities. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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2023 Crop Forecast 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

With harvest behind us Kevin and Jenn discuss strategies for 2023. Economic conditions are key to planning for 2023. Volatility should be expected in the prices of many things for 2023. Short-term practices should anticipate elevated grape prices. Longer term LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php…

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Harvest Update 3 22:31

2+ y ago22:31

22:31

Harvest is continuing to progress with varying results. Variable crop load last year is directly translating to different challenges this year. Some growers are wrapping up progress this week. A few are just getting started. In general, more than half of tonnage is contained. This week, Jenn and Kevin discuss efficiently harvesting in these conditi…

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Harvest Update 2 27:29

2+ y ago27:29

27:29

Jenn and Kevin discuss reports of variable harvest conditions. Brix and yield are creating some logistical challenges but nothing growers and processors cannot handle. NEWA stations also indicated some variability in rainfall. Rainfall in the Lake Erie Region ranged from too much to way too much. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_info…

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Harvest Update 1 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

19:17

Just getting started with Concord harvest. Best of luck to growers avoiding dodgy weather and staying safe. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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2022 Grape Price Update 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

34:02

Kevin and Jennifer to discuss vineyard news this week. There is some price data from the Finger Lakes Survey, but more would be better. Prices are following Lake Erie trends but we discuss some important differences. Berry curve measurements continue as harvest approaches. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php…

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Spotted Lanternfly 24:38

2+ y ago24:38

24:38

Spotted Lanternfly was found in Buffalo, NY. LERGP discusses the impact of an established population in the Lake Erie Region. Throughout harvest season in the Lake Erie Region growers will need to scout and start to play for the next couple of years. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.php…

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New Meeting Date and Veraison 17:42

2+ y ago17:42

17:42

Kevin and Jennifer to discuss vineyard news this week. Grape Berry Moths should be heading into diapause currently, but this warm summer trend indicates that we might be on course for an extra generation this year. Keep an eye on the NEWA model so you can stay on top of it. The demonstration meeting originally scheduled for early this month has bee…

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Grape Berry Moth Model 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

Kevin and Jennifer to discuss vineyard news this week. It’s time to spray for berry moth. The GBM model got a new look last year. Jenn discusses differences in the look, the model remains the same. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Cover Crops and Berry Moth Scouting 24:54

3y ago24:54

24:54

Kevin and Jennifer to discuss vineyard news this week. It will soon be time to start scouting for GBM generation #3. Growers are taking advantage of timely rainfall to seed cover crops. The mixes are a bit different this year but rain this week makes successful establishment very likely. Kevin Martin (co-host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (co-host) LERG…

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Season 2 Episode 26: Water and Vines 21:43

3y ago21:43

21:43

Dr. Terry Bates joins Kevin and Jennifer to discuss the effects of the current water availability (or lack thereof) for the vines in the area. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Musings with Muza Part 3 59:47

3y ago59:47

59:47

The venerable Andrew Muza has retired from Penn State Extension. Andy was a pleasure to work with and a dedicated extension agent. Always busy but willing to take time to do just a little bit more, we sat down with Andy over his last few weeks to share some of his most important work over his career. While he will be missed in the industry, the one…

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Season 2 Episode 25: Crop Estimation and More 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

It’s time for crop estimation again in the Lake Erie Region. Jennifer and Kevin discuss that, as well as a recent report of a Spotted Lanternfly in the region. LERGP will be hosting a number of events in the coming weeks beginning with an H-2A informational meeting on Monday, July 11th 9:00-12:30 at CLEREL in Portland. Coffee pot meetings continue,…

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Musings with Muza Part 2 48:20

3y ago48:20

48:20

The venerable Andrew Muza has retired from Penn State Extension. Andy was a pleasure to work with and a dedicated extension agent. Always busy but willing to take time to do just a little bit more, we sat down with Andy over his last few weeks to share some of his most important work over his career. While he will be missed in the industry, the one…

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Musings with Muza Part 1 21:22

3y ago21:22

21:22

The venerable Andrew Muza has retired from Penn State Extension. Andy was a pleasure to work with and a dedicated extension agent. Always busy but willing to take time to do just a little bit more, we sat down with Andy over his last few weeks to share some of his most important work over his career. While he will be missed in the industry, the one…

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Season 2 Episode 24: Pesticide Compatibility 53:22

3y ago53:22

53:22

Guest, Dr. Mary Centralla, director of CCE Pesticide Safety Education Program (CCE PSEP) shares techniques for avoiding and managing pesticide incompatibility. Mary discusses both physical and chemical compatibility. We’ve all heard the problems with physical compatibility, such as when a sludge is nearly impossible to remove from a sprayer. Mary a…

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Season 2 Episode 23: Machine Pruning Trials 53:26

3y ago53:26

53:26

Guest, Dr. Terry Bates joins the pod to discuss research to improve the efficiency of mechanization. You might just see some blades hanging off the side of the tractor. However, work that began in 1970 has evolved. While we don’t have robots just yet (he’s working on that), techniques to improve bud quantity and quality are increasing the speed of …

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Season 2 Episode 21: Growers Work to Find Labor 30:15

3y ago30:15

30:15

Labor Shortages and rising costs could eventually transform some production practices. Higher pay and improving working conditions has been a solution for many growers. The rapid increase in hourly pay is a bit of a shock for some, but has been effective. As far as more drastic measures, coffee pot meetings with growers show that the industry is co…

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Season 2 Episode 20: Phenology Update 25:05

3y ago25:05

25:05

Bud Break! Jennifer Phillips Russo has an update on Concord Bud break, and we share the bloom forecast from Dr. Bates. Inflation data is still red-hot, last-minute supplies are tricky to find. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Season 2 Episode 19: Here We Go! Phenology Update and Pests to Watch For 32:00

3y ago32:00

32:00

The LERGP team comes together to talk about the beginning of the growing season. Jennifer Phillips Russo gives an update on the current phenology in the vineyards. Andy Muza addresses the pests that we should be on the lookout for. Kevin Martin (host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) Andy Muza (host) LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_in…

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Season 2 Episode 18: Sour Grapes: Soil pH 34:41

3y ago34:41

34:41

Jennifer Phillips Russo talks liming soil. As fertilizer prices rise it becomes even more critical to understand the role pH has in fertilizer efficiency and soil health. Soil samples in the region this year reveal more lime is needed for sustainable grape production. Episode Host/Speakers: Kevin Martin (host) Jennifer Phillips Russo (host) LERGP.c…

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Season 2 Episode 17: Vineyard Improvement Program 22:16

3y ago22:16

22:16

Kevin talks with Kim Knappenberger about the Vineyard Improvement Program. This 5 year program has about 1 1/2 years remaining so prospective applicants are encouraged to apply. LERGP.com https://lergp.cce.cornell.edu/contact_information.phpBy Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

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Season 2 Episode 16: Cold Hardiness with Dr. Londo 30:14

3y ago30:14

30:14

Dr. Jason Londo joins the podcast today. Jason joined the Horticulture Section faculty in 2022 as an associate professor of fruit crop physiology and climate adaptation. Previously, as a Research Geneticist with the USDA-ARS Grape Genetics Unit, he has been a long-time PI leading LERGP and others in studying grapevine cold hardiness in the east. Ke…

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