Tailgate | Fungicide Spraying: Evolving Strategies

A follow up to a 2024 Tailgate, Dr. Shunping Ding of Cal Poly will share updated results from a recent study on on the efficacy of different fungicide programs containing biofungicides and their impact on grape yield and berry chemistry.

Then, we will head out to the vineyard at Cal Poly to learn about new technologies for integrated management of powdery mildew and talk with farmers from different growing regions about their fungicide programs.

Plus, arrive early to learn about Cal Poly’s wine & vit programs during a tour of the new, state of the art winery and vineyard!

Agenda:
8:30 am – Winery Tour with Erica Nordby, CalPoly
9:00 – 9:30 am – Dr. Ding Presentation
9:45 – 11:00 am – Presentation & Grower Panel in the Vineyard

Speakers:

Erica Nordby, Cal Poly
Shunping Ding, Cal Poly
Jenny Broome, UC Santa Cruz
Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences
Dr. Pal From, Saga Robotics
Erin Amaral, Pacific Coast Farming
Zach Merkel, J. Lohr Vineyards
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