V&E News
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A case study on the importance of terminology: A canned beverage producer received and used cans from a supplier without issues over multiple months of storage. However, without warning, several runs of cans in 2024 showed evidence of hydrogen...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently reviewing the registration of the fungicide Mancozeb, with proposed changes that may impact its use in grapes nationwide. This includes the potential removal of grapes from the approved...
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With forthcoming EPA restrictions on broad-spectrum fungicides, the future of integrated grape disease management is evolving. Biofungicides are stepping into the spotlight—a surprising development even for me, a recently reformed traditionalist...
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Grape pomace, a waste stream from the wine and table grape industry, may improve the gut health of poultry and other animals.
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Using data from two of New York's largest grape–producing regions, researchers found that losses could reach $1.5 million, $4 million and $8.8 million in the first, second and third years of infestation, respectively.
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June 13 - 17, 2022 5 Day In-Person Class Do you want to gain a broad understanding of cider & perry and acquire the main skills & knowledge necessary to make quality products? Then this is the class to attend! Introduction & Class Goals Chris...
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ENOCERT 203: Winery Sanitation & Safety (pre-recorded on-line lectures) Open May 18, 2022 Register Here Course stays open until June 18, 2022 Overview: EnoCert 203 now includes modules relating to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and...
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ENOCERT 201: Wine Sensory Analysis (In-person*) May 12-13, 2022 Register Here Course has a minimum enrollment requirement. Courses will be capped at 24 participants. Overview: Attendees of EnoCert 201: Wine Sensory Analysis and Description will...
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ENOCERT 202 Certification Course: Tasting Room Sales Strategies (In-person*) May 11, 2022 Register Here Course has a minimum enrollment requirement. Course will be capped at 24 participants. Overview: Most consumers’ first contact with the New...
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ENOCERT 101 Certification Course: Basic Viticulture & Enology* (Formerly new grower/new winery workshop) (NEW Online format! Synchronous sessions approx. 8:30-12pm) May 4-5, 2022 Register Here Overview: This course will cover the basics of grape...