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Event
2016 Washington Viticulture Field Day
8:00 a.m. Check-in @ Olsen Brothers Ranches
Meet at vineyard entrance (there will be signs). On N. District Line Rd, between Old Inland Empire Hwy and Hanks.
8:15 Introduction and Day Information
8:25-9:10 Minimal Pruning in Wine Grapes
Leif Olsen of Olsen Brothers Ranches will discuss their experience (costs, quality, and feasibility) farming minimally pruned Riesling.
9:10-9:40 Canopy Management Equipment Demonstration
Grant DeVries of VineTech will demonstrate some of the latest machinery available for vineyards to help with canopy management.
9:40-10:15 Drive to Red Mountain Hedges Family Estate
Address: Vineyard off of Antinori Road, east of Sunset Road
10:15-10:45 Field Grafting
John Gomez, Vineyard Manager of Hedges Family Estate will discuss his experience with field grafting and variety change-overs.
10:45-11:00 Walk to Kiona Winery (Block 2, NE of Ciel du Cheval, South of Hedges)
11:00-11:20 Deep Irrigation
Dr. Pete Jacoby, Washington State University, will discuss his recent research on sub-surface irrigation strategies and plant response.
11:20-12:00 Sensing Technology in Vineyards
1)Russ Smithyman- Ste. Michelle Wine Estates NDVI in vineyard management.
2)Lav Khot Washington State University Aerial and ground sensing in agriculture production (with demonstrations).
12:00-12:15 Drive to Kiona Winery (0.5 miles)
12:15 - 1:00 Catered Lunch @ Kiona Winery
1:00-1:15 Survey & Closing
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LocationCheck in at Olsen Brothers (View)
Vineyard entrance - N. District Line Rd, between Old Inland Empire Hwy & Hanks
Prosser, WA 99320
United States
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