2020 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium
Wednesday, January 8, C.P.D.E.S Hall, Easton CA

7:00 AM Registration and Refreshments

7:50 AM Morning Welcome

George Zhuang, Viticulture Advisor, UCCE Fresno County

8:00 AM Powdery Mildew, Bunch Rot and Fungicide Resistance

Gabriel Torres, Viticulture Advisor, UCCE Tulare and Kings Counties

8:30 AM Grapevine Nutrient Management

Matthew Fidelibus, Department of Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

9:00 AM Mealybug Host Resistance

Rachel Naegele, USDA ARS at Parlier

9:30 AM Break and Refreshments

9:50 AM Second Half Moderator 

Karl Lund, Viticulture Advisor, UCCE Madera, Merced, and Mariposa Counties

10:00 AM Laws, Regulations and Drift Prevention

Ag Commissioner Fresno County

10:30 AM Spray Calibration and Coverage

Peter Ako Larbi, UC Kearney REC

11:00 AM Vineyard Weed Management

Kurt Hembree, Weed Management Advisor, UCCE Fresno County

11:30 AM Vineyard Mealybug Management

Kent Daane, CE Specialist, UC Berkeley

12:00 PM Lunch sponsored by Raisin Bargaining Association and Sun-Maid Growers of California

Continuing Education: 3.0 PCA and 3.5 CCA hours have been requested.

Any questions? Email George Zhuang at: gzhuang@ucanr.edu or call the office number (559) 241-7506