Cornell Fruit Resources, Cornell University

Your gateway to information at Cornell University, the
NYS Agricultural Experiment Station and related programs.

Cornell Fruit
Main Page

New York State IPM Program
Fruit section includes grape factsheets, elements of grape IPM, publications catalog and more.

In the news:
From Vine to Wine
Undergrad enology & viticulture program sows a crop of talent to fuel NY's wine revolution. Cornell Alumni Magazine article.

Events:
Summer event information coming soon.

New York and Pennsylvania pest manage- ment guidelines for grapes

Visit the Statewide Viticulture Exten- sion Program blog

Other Cornell sites
of interest to fruit growers.

Get local help
From regional Extension fruit programs.

Study Enology
and Viticulture
at Cornell
New undergrad program.

Regional grape programs:
Lake Erie
Finger Lakes
Hudson Valley
Long Island
email Alice Wise
Northeastern NY email Kevin Iungerman

The Grape Team
Faculty
Extension staff

New resource:
Interactive NY Vineyard Site Evaluation System

Interactive, map-based system highlights climate and soils info important to successful establishment of vineyards in N.Y.

Cultural Practices, Varieties and Production

Cost of Establishment and Production of Vinifera Grapes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York - 2007 [29-page, 420K .pdf file] This publication by Dr. Jerry White, Dept. of Applied Economics and Management takes a detailed look at costs and returns for establishing a Vitis vinifera vineyard. Cost information is derived from a panel of grape growers from the Finger Lakes.
Winter Injury to Grapevines and Methods of Protection - 105-page publication viticulture specialists from several land grant universities covers biology and anatomy, climatic conditions, and economics of winter injury, and offers practical help vineyardists for prevention and management. Hard copy only: $15. Order online. View sample .pdf.
New York Guide To Sustainable Viticulture Practices - A 125-page, self-assessment workbook for grape growers from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Online version | Order from NYSAES | News release
Grapevine Anatomy and Physiology - The Anatomy of Winter Cold Injury and Recovery
Grape Varieties - From the NYSAES Grapevine Breeding and Genetics Program
Growing Vitis vinifera Grapes in New York State
Resistant Rootstocks for New York Vineyards
Grape Genetics - Abstracts and research reports from the NYSAES Grapevine Breeding and Genetics Program
Factors Affecting Vineyard Site Suitability in Cold Climates Such as Found in New York State
Finger Lakes Vineyard Notes - From the Finger Lakes Grape Program
Wine and Juice Grape Varieties for Cool Climates
More production information - From the NYSAES Viticulture Program

Integrated Pest Management

Trac© Software 2008 now available - Trac© is an easy-to-use software, created to record yearly spray and fertilizer treatments. From the master spray data sheet, Trac© automatically generates the report forms and EPA WPS Central Posting. Trac software is based on Cornell Pest Management Guidelines, which are updated yearly. Download.
Management of Grape Insect and Mite Pests-2008 [11-page, 473K .pdf file]
Wayne Wilcox's Annual Grape Disease Management Article [21-page, 420K .pdf file]
NYS Grape IPM Program
Grape IPM in the Northeast
Grape IPM Disease and Insect Fact Sheets
2008 New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes
Pesticide Application Technology - Vineyards

Wine production

Cornell Enology - New York State Wine Analytical Laboratory, Vinification & Brewing Technology Laboratory, publications, and more.

Vineyard Business Management and Marketing

Grape Farm Business Management - From the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Cost of Establishment and Production of Vinifera Grapes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York - 2007 [29-page, 420K .pdf file] This publication by Dr. Jerry White, Dept. of Applied Economics and Management takes a detailed look at costs and returns for establishing a Vitis vinifera vineyard. Cost information is derived from a panel of grape growers from the Finger Lakes.
Lake Erie Grape Farm Cost Survey: 1996-2000 - (Barry Shaffer and Gerald White) Details costs and returns for Concord Production in the Lake Erie Region. It summarizes costs and returns from over 30 farms.
Writing a Business Plan: An Example for a Small Premium Winery and Writing a Business Plan: A Guide for Small Premium Wineries - (Mark Pisoni and Gerald White, 2002) These two publications provide guidance for those interested in establishing a new winery business. One provides an example of a business plan for a small winery focused on premium varietal wines. The other provides a road map for developing a business plan for a startup winery.
More resources from Horticultural Business Management & Marketing Program, Dept. of Applied Economics and Management

New York's Wine and Grape Industry

Cornell University People Resources

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