GENERAL

• Growing Grapes in Vermont (PDF) - by Terence Bradshaw (University of Vermont)
• Preventing Herbicide Drift and Injury to Grapes - by Drs. Ball, Parker, Colquhoun, and Dami (Oregon State University)
• Midwest Grape Production Guide, Bulletin 919 (PDF)
• Gateway to Cornell Grape Resources
• Growing Grapes in Indiana - by Bruce Bordelon (Purdue University)
• Grape Growth Stages (PDF) (Michigan State University)
• Cost of Establishment and Production of Vinifera Grapes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State- 010 (PDF) - by Gerald B. White (Cornell University)
• Key Steps for Completing a Vineyard Business Plan (PDF) (The Ohio State University)
• Cost of Growing Wine Grapes in Western Colorado (PDF) - by Rod Sharp, Horst Caspari, and Dana Hoag (Colorado State University/ Orchard Mesa Research Center)
• Starting a Business (Ag Marketing Resource Center)
• Cold Climate Viticulture in Vermont (PDF) - adapted from a presentation given at the New England Fruit Conference, Manchester, NH, Dec. 15, 2005. (text summary (PDF))

CULTIVARS

• A Review of Cold Climate Grape Cultivars - by Lisa Ann Smiley, Paul Domoto, and Gail Nonnecke (Iowa State University)
• University of Minnesota Grape website - Descriptions of cold climate grape cultivars can be found here.
• Wine Grape Comparisons (University of Minnesota)
• Minnesota Grape Growers Association website - Descriptions of some cold hardy grape cultivars can be found here.
• "Less Risky Varieties, Old and New" - by Bruce I. Reisch and Steve Luce. Note: Some of the cultivars may not be hardy enough for very cold areas.
• Licensed Nurseries for Cold Hardy Grapes (University of Minnesota)
• Evaluating Cold Climate Grapes (PDF) - by Dr. Paul Domoto (Iowa State University)
• Table of Grape Characteristics (PDF) - by Dr. Paul Domoto (Iowa State University)

SITE SELECTION, ESTABLISHMENT

• New Vineyard Timeline (Cornell University)
• Vineyard Establishment I: Preplant Decisions (PDF) and Vineyard Establishment II: Planting and Early Care of Vineyards (PDF) (Michigan State University)
• Considerations for Starting a Commercial Vineyard in Vermont (PDF)
• Considering a Vineyard? (PDF) - by Dr. Paul Domoto (Iowa State University)
• Vineyard Site Preparation & Trellis Systems (PDF) - by Dr. Paul Domoto (Iowa State University)
• VIDEO: Starting a vineyard, tips (New Mexico State University)
• VIDEO: Laser Planting (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Vineyard mapping (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Planting grapes (Oklahoma State University)
• VIDEO: Soil prep (Oklahoma State University)

TRAINING, CANOPY MANAGEMENT

• Need Quality? Try Canopy and Fruit Zone Management Vermont and New Hampshire (PDF) - by Mark Chien (Penn State University)
• VIDEO: Trellis systems (Oklahoma State University)
• VIDEO: Measure canopy density (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Vineyard Pruning Tools (Iowa State University Extension)
• VIDEO: High Wire Cordon Pruning (Des Moines Area Community College)
• VIDEO: Pruning High Wire Cordon Concord grapes (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Pruning Vertical Shoot Positioned Cordon wine grapes (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Vertical Shoot Positioned Cordon Spur pruning basics (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Vertical Shoot Positioned Cordon Spur pruning instruction (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Vertical Shoot Positioned Cordon Cane pruning instruction (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Vertical Shoot Positioned Cordon Spur vs. Cane pruning (Oregon State University)

WINTER INJURY

• USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
• Winter Low Temperatures in Vermont (NOAA)
• VIDEO: Evaluating Bud Injury Prior to Pruning Part 1, Part 2 (Finger Lakes Grape Program - Cornell Cooperative Extension)

SOIL, WATER, NUTRIENTS

• The closest analytical lab for grape soil and petiole analysis is the Cornell Nutrient Analysis Laboratory. Note: they now have partnered with Agro-One Services. It is recommended that you contact them before you send any samples to confirm that recommendations will be sent along with the analysis and to confirm costs.
• Instructions for soil and petiole collection (Cornell's Lake Erie Regional Grape Program)
• Vineyard Nutrition (PDF) - by Dr. Paul Domoto (Iowa State University)
• Grapevine Nutrition (PDF) - by Mark Chien (Penn State University)
• Vineyard Floor Management (PDF) - by Mark Chien (Penn State University)
• VIDEO: Drip irrigation (New Mexico State University)
• VIDEO: Soil Testing (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Petiole gathering (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Soil Sampling (New Mexico State University)

HARVEST

• VIDEO: Crop thinning & estimation (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Crop thinning (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Variability during ripening (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Example of mechanical harvest (Oregon State University)
• VIDEO: Ripeness (University of California)

GENERAL

• Fact Sheet: An Initial IPM Strategy for New Cold Climate Winegrape Growers (PDF) - by Terence Bradshaw & Lorraine Berkett (University of Vermont)
• IPM Primer (PDF) - A basic introduction to concepts, strategies, and components of an IPM program.
• "Cold Climate Grape IPM - Diseases and Insects" (PDF) - by Lorraine Berkett (University of Vermont)
• How to Use NEWA - An Instructional Video
• How to Use NEWA - Printable Handout (PDF)
• New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes
• NYS IPM Fact Sheets for Grape Diseases and Insects
• Grape IPM Guide for Minnesota Producers
• Mid-Atlantic Vineyards Grape IPM
• Pest Management in the Vineyard (Michigan State University)
• Grape Scouting Reports - includes information on diagnosing disease, insect, physiological conditions, and nutritional disorders (Michigan State University)
• Midwest Grape Production Guide, Bulletin 919-05 (PDF) - A comprehensive resource which includes IPM information as well as information on site selection, cultivar selection, vineyard establishment, pruning and training, wildlife management, soil management, fertilization, etc.
• VIDEO: Hail damage (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Netting with a machine (New Mexico State University)
• VIDEO: Scouting (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Wine grape scouting (University of Massachusetts)
• VIDEO: Scouting (Oregon State University)

INSECTS

• Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Vermont (PDF)
• VIDEO: Pheromone trap assembly (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: GBM (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Banded grape bug (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)
• VIDEO: Insect prevention (Michigan State University)
• VIDEO: Glassy-winged sharpshooter (University of California)

DISEASES

• Relative Disease Ratings for Wine Grape Varieties Grown in Vermont (UVMFRT-003) (PDF) - by Terence Bradshaw and Lorraine Berkett (University of Vermont)
• VIDEO: Eutypa dieback (Lake Erie Regional Grape Program - Cornell and Penn State Extension)

PESTICIDES, SPRAYING

• Vermont's Pesticide Safety Education Program
• Understanding the Pesticide Label (PDF) - (University of Missouri)
• Pesticide Application Safety - (University of Missouri)
• Personal Protective Equipment for Working with Pesticides - (University of Missouri)
• Tips for Laundering Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing - (University of Missouri)
• Basic Pesticide Information (PDF) - (EPA)
• Reduced Risk Pesticides (PDF) - by Lorraine Berkett and Morgan Cromwell (University of Vermont)
• Fungicide Resistance Management (PDF) - by Lorraine Berkett (University of Vermont)

ORGANIC

• Production Guide for Organic Grapes - by Tim Weigle and Juliet Carroll (Cornell University)
• Organic Integrated Management of Grape Diseases - by Mike A. Ellis and Mizuho Nito (Ohio State University)
• Organic Grape Production (PDF) - by Rex Dufour (ATTRA)
• Organic Viticulture in New York

• Developing a Wine Marketing Plan for a New Winery (PDF) - by Gerald B. White (Cornell University)
• Enology Notes (Cornell University)
• Winery and Vineyard Feasibility Workbooks (Ag Marketing Resource Center)
• Total Wine Package Video - "These four videos address aspects of researching the feasibility of constructing a winery or establishing a vineyard on your operation. The videos are designed to give producers insight into the research needed before construction takes place." (Iowa State University)
• A Timeline and Strategies for Investment in a Winery- by Jerry White and Miguel Gomez (Cornell University)
• Economics of a Small Premium Winery - by Esendugue Greg Fonsah (University of Georgia)
• Fact Sheet: Pre-Harvest Winegrape Juice Testing (PDF) - by Sarah Kingsley-Richards and Terence Bradshaw (University of Vermont)

• FDA website
• Cornell National GAPs Program Educational Materials

NORTHEAST, MID-ATLANTIC

• New England Wine Grape Growers' Resource Center
• Geneva Grape Breeding Program (Recent Releases and Numbered Selections)
• Cornell Fruit Resources: Grapes
• Cornell University Vinification & Brewing Technology Lab
• Finger Lakes Grape Program Cooperative Extension (Publications, Past Issues of Finger Lakes Vineyard notes, Disease Control, Leaf Petiole testing)
• Lake Erie Regional Grape Program (Cultural Practices Archives, IMP Guidelines, Farm Business Mgmt., Research)
• Virginia Tech Grape Chemistry Group (Research, Short Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Issues of Vintner’s Corner and Enology Notes)
• Penn State Wine Grape Network (Grape Culture, Disease Management, Winemaking, Marketing, Grape Exchange to buy or sell grapes, Calendar of Events)

MIDWEST, MOUNTAINS, PLAINS

• Colorado Grape Growers Guide (PDF)
• Iowa State Viticulture (Research, Events, News, Links to state and national Trade Organizations, Links to Supplies)
• Kansas State University Grape Production (PDF) (Covers Grape Production in Kansas)
• Michigan State University Grape IPM
• Michigan State University Extension Grape Information (Links to MSU IPM Page, MSU Crop Advisory Team, Alerts, Newsletters, Extension Bulletins, Grape Links)
• Midwest Commercial Small Fruit & Grape Spray Guide
• University of Minnesota Grape Breeding and Enology Projects (Research, Extension Courses on Winemaking, Links to Winemaking Equip. and Supplies)
• University of Nebraska Viticulture (Vinelines Grower Newsletter, Research, Wineries, Publications on Grape Culture)
• Growing Grapes in Wisconsin (PDF)

NORTHWEST

• Oregon State University Viticulture Extension (Events, Lectures, Workshops, IPM, Canopy Management Videos, Sustainable Viticulture)
• Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Team (Research, Publications, Faculty Contacts, Certificate Program)

CALIFORNIA

• University of California Davis Extension Winemaking (Winemaking Courses, Distance Learning)
• University of California Davis Dept. of Viticulture & Enology (Research, Library, Bookstore)
• University of California Grape IPM Management Guidelines

• USDA/ARS Plant Genetic Resource Unit, Geneva, NY (Cold Hardy Grape Ascensions/Species)
• USDA/ARS National Germplasm Repository, Davis CA (Mostly Winter Tender Grape Accessions/Species)
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (Viticulture, Publications, Factsheets, Resources)

• American Society of Enology & Viticulture
• Vermont Grape and Wine Council
• Iowa Wine Growers Association
• The Winemaking Home Page (Viticulture, Winemaking and Wine on the Web)
• Maryland Grape Growers Association
• Minnesota Grape Growers Association (Workshops, Symposium on Cold Climate Viticulture, Quarterly Newsletter Notes from the North, New Varieties, Links to Supplies, Viticulture, IPM, and Winemaking)