Prices listed below were current as of November, 1997. Interested individuals may want to verify prices with vendors.

Production Guides

*1997 New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Recommendations for Grapes. This publication, which is updated annually by Cornell and Penn State Cooperative Extension, offers current pest management recommendations. Obtain from cooperative extension offices in New York or Pennsylvania counties or from the Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. 35 pp. $5. (814) 865-6713. [Note that this publication is revised annually, with the latest edition available in April. Price may change.]

Compendium of Grape Diseases, by R. C. Pearson and A.C. Goheen. 1988. Serious growers should have this book. In addition to disease information, it has a brief section on grape biology, as well as information on nonpathogen disorders of grapes. APS Press, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121. Phone: (800) 328-7560. 93 pp. $35 + $4 shipping. Make check payable to APS.

Grape IPM in the Northeast. All grape growers should have this excellent resource which includes 16 single-page fact sheets with color photographs, as well as a collection of other fact sheets and information. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Finger Lakes Grape Program, 110 Court Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527-1130. Phone: (315) 536-5134. Fax: (315) 536-5117. $30. Make check payable to Finger Lakes Grape Program.

Grape Pest Management (Publication 3343). 1988. This excellent publication has extensive information and color plates on grape diseases and control. Because it is written for the grape industry in California, some of the diseases will vary in severity in the Northeast, but it is still a useful resource. Communications Services, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA 94608. Phone: (800) 994-8849. 312 pp. $70 + $7 shipping.

*Grapes: Production, Management and Marketing (Bulletin 815, Agdex 231). 1991. This introductory guide for growers in the Northeast has excellent information on growth habit, training systems, and nutrition, as well as useful color photographs of diseases. While information on cultivars, particularly V. vinifera, is inadequate and some information is slightly outdated, this guide is still valuable. Ohio State University Extension Publications, Room 385, Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: (614) 292-1607. Fax: (614) 292-2270. 61 pp. $7.75. Make check payable to The Ohio State University.

Insect and Mite Pests of Grapes in Ohio (Bulletin 730). 1986. This bulletin provides much information at a low price. Ohio State University Extension Publications, Room 385, Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1044. Phone: (614) 292-1607. Fax: (614) 292-2270. 25 pp. $2.75. Make check payable to The Ohio State University.

*Oregon Winegrape Grower's Guide. This descriptive publication has very useful information on cultivars, training, and other topics, but some of the content is most applicable to the moderate climate of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon Winegrowers' Association, 1200 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97209. Phone: (503) 228-8403. Fax: 503-228-8337. $29.95 + $2.50 shipping.

*Wine and Juice Grape Varieties for Cool Climates (Information Bulletin 233), by Bruce I. Reisch, R.M. Pool, D.V. Peterson, M. Howell-Martens, and T. Henick-Kling. 1993. All Pennsylvania growers should have this up-to-date publication. It provides excellent information on vinifera cultivars, as well as more standard French-American hybrids. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Finger Lakes Grape Program, 110 Court Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527-1130. Phone: (315) 536-5134. Fax: (315) 536-5117. $4.75. Make check payable to Finger Lakes Grape Program.

*The Mid-Atlantic Winegrape Grower's Guide. 1995. Tony Wolf and Barclay Poling. This is a wonderful recent publication which is particularly good for growers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Lots of up-to-date information on everything from varieties to canopy management. To order, send $20 (checks made out to North Carolina State University) to Publications Office, Department of Agricultural Communications, North Carolina State University, Campus Box 7603, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7603. Phone: (919) 515-1559. Fax: (919) 515-7191.

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General Reference Books

General Viticulture, by A.J. Winkler, A. Cook, W.M. Kliewer, and L.A. Lider. 1974. This standard technical reference for grape growing is directed at the California industry, but much of the information is applicable to vineyards in other locations. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA. 710 pp.

Grape Growing, by R.J. Weaver. 1976. This is a good basic reference for vine biology and management. John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY. 364 pp.

Small Fruit Crop Management, by G.J. Galletta and D.G. Himelrick. 1990. This text is very useful for those interested in other small fruits as well as grapes. It is designed as a reference rather than a practical guide to production. Prentiss-Hall, Engelwood Cliffs, NJ. 602 pp.

Vines, Grapes and Wines, by Jancis Robinson. 1986. This very descriptive book provides information on common and not-so-common grapes and wines. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., New York, NY. 280 pp.

A Wine-Grower's Guide, by P. M. Wagner. 1985. This easy-to-read guide presents the author's views, some interesting history, and good rules of thumb for vineyard management. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. New York, NY. 228 pp. This guide is currently out of print but may be available at used book stores.

Winegrowing in Eastern America: An Illustrated Guide to Viniculture East of the Rockies, by L.G. Morton. 1985. This well-written guide has noteworthy cultivar descriptions and useful historical information. It is a pleasure to read. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY. 217 pp.

Biology of the Grapevine. 1992. Michael G. Mullins, Alain Bouquet and Larry E. Williams. This is the definitive book on the fundamental anatomy and physiology of the grapevine, though it may be more fundamental than many growers like. This guide is currently out of print but may be available at used book stores.

Specialty Reference Books

Field Grafting, Parts I and II. For growers who want to change cultivars, this is a useful set of publications. Part I presents cultivar options, and Part II offers step-by-step details on how to graft existing vines in the field with new scions. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Finger Lakes Grape Program, 110 Court Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527-1130. Phone: (315) 536-5134. Fax: (315) 536-5117. $2.50. Make checks payable to Finger Lakes Grape Program.

A Practical Ampelography: Grapevine Identification, by P. Galet. 1979. This book, translated from French by Lucy Morton, is a systematic key to identifying varieties by leaf morphology. While currently out of print, you may be lucky enough to find a copy and add it to your collection. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY. 248 pp.

Rootstock Seminar: A Worldwide Perspective. 1992. This reference is one of the few sources of information available on rootstocks. American Society for Enology and Viticulture, P.O. Box 1855, Davis, CA 95617-1855. $40, shipping included. Phone: (530) 753-3142. Fax: (530) 753-3318. Email: asevdavis@aol.com

Sunlight into Wine: A Handbook for Winegrape Canopy Management, by Richard Smart and Mike Robinson. 1991. This highly technical publication is useful for those interested in management of wine quality with trellising and training systems. The science of the various systems is emphasized. Available through Practical Winery and Vineyard Bookshelf, 15 Grande Paseo, San Rafael, CA 94903-1534. $35 + $4.50 shipping. Phone (415) 479-5819. Fax: (415) 492-9325.

General Farm/Vineyard Technology Information

Penn State has numerous publications on farm technology, including pesticide handling, sprayer calibration, and building plans. A few titles of general interest are listed below. They are free, unless otherwise noted. A complete list is available from the College of Agricultural Sciences Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agriculture Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. (814) 865-6713. Another series of publications is also available through the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. For a list of these publications, write to the department, 246 Agricultural Engineering Building, University Park, PA 16802.

How to Calibrate Your Boom Sprayer (L339).

Air Blast Sprayer Calibration (EC 386).

Introduction to Weeds and Herbicides (EC 365).

Agrichemical Fact Sheet 5: How to Handle Chemical Spills (UO193)

Agrichemical Fact Sheet 7: Toxicity and Potential Health Effects of Pesticides (UO198).

Used Farm Equipment: Assessing Quality, Safety and Economics (NRAES-25) $6.

Pesticide Sprayers for Small Farms (MD317) $3.

*Weed Identification Fact Sheets, Sets 1 and 2 (AGRS-48 and 49). This excellent set of fact sheets (16 in each set) has clear color photographs of each weed at several stages of growth (including seedling), as well as a detailed description of the weed's life cycle and controls. You need this information if you produce horticultural crops. Available from Penn State Cooperative Extension county offices or from the College of Agricultural Sciences Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. $5 per set.

Trade Journals

It is advisable to purchase and examine one issue of several magazines before deciding which might best serve your particular needs.

Vineyard and Winery Management focuses on practical viticulture and enology east of the Rocky Mountains. Box 231, Watkins Glen, New York, NY 14891. $25 for 6 bimonthly issues. Phone: (607) 535-7133 or (800) 535-5670. Fax: (607) 535-2998.

Practical Winery and Vineyard covers both viticulture and enology and is useful for eastern growers who produce vinifera. 15 Grande Paseo, San Rafael, CA 94903-1534. Phone: (415) 479-5819. Fax: (415) 492-9325.

Wines and Vines primarily provides statistics and industry news, with relatively little technical information. 1800 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901. Phone: (415) 453-9700. Fax: (415) 453-2517.

Wine East is a bi-monthly eastern viticulture and enology periodical which has expanded considerably in the past several years. It is useful for its many articles focusing on issues related to wine as well as it's emphasis on eastern viticulture, wines and wineries. Subscriptions include the annual Wine East Buyers' Guide. Phone: (717) 393-0943. Fax: (717) 393-7398. 620 North Pine St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Desktop Products Guide is an excellent catalog of viticulture and enology product suppliers, processors, trade associates, maps, and educational centers. It is available from the publishers of the magazine Vineyard and Winery Management, 103 Third St., P.O. Box 231, Watkins Glen, NY 14891. Phone: (607) 535-7133 or (800) 535-5670. Fax: (607) 535-2998.

Newsletters

*Vineyard Notes, prepared by Tim Weigle, Andy Muza, Barry Shaffer, and Phil Throop is designed to serve Lake Erie region producers of juice and wine grapes. The newsletter also has useful information for growers in other regions of Pennsylvania. Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, 412 E. Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063-1450. Phone: (716) 672-2191. Or 850 East Gore Road, Erie, PA 16509. Phone (814) 825-0900. Or 6622 North Cemetery Road, North East, PA 16428-3798. Phone (814) 725-4601. Call for price.

*Finger Lakes Vineyard Notes, prepared by the Finger Lakes specialist and others, provides current information on grape growing and production issues. This is an excellent publication for Pennsylvania growers. Finger Lakes Grape Program, 110 Court Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527-1130. Phone: (315) 536-5134. Fax: (315) 536-5117. $30/year (including pest control guide). Make checks payable to Finger Lakes Grape Program.

Grape Research News, edited by Martin C. Goffinet, contains information and research reports on work conducted at Cornell University. This information is very useful for Pennsylvania growers. New York Wine and Grape Foundation, 350 Elm Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Phone: (314) 536-7442. Fax: (315) 536-0719.

Viticulture Notes, prepared by Tony Wolf, is directed at the Virginia wine industry but is an excellent source of information on cold hardiness of grapevines and other topics. Alson H. Smith, Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 595 Laurel Grove Road, Winchester, VA 22602. $12 per year. Phone: (540) 869-2560. Fax: (540) 869-0862.

Pennsylvania Wines and Wineries focuses on the Pennsylvania wine industry. Dr. Richard Carey, 2205 Oregon Pike, Suite A, Lancaster, PA 17601. Phone: (717) 560-0250. Fax: (717) 560-1465. Call for price.

Grower Organizations in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Wine Association includes about 40 businesses, 10 individuals, and a six-member governing board. Contact Mr. John Skrip, Jr., President, Clover Hill Winery, 9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031-9802. Phone: (610) 395-2468. Fax: (610) 366-1246.

South East Grape Association (SEGA) includes about 30 businesses, 10 individuals, and a five-member governing board. Contact Mr. Ike Kirschner, Mica Ridge, 928 Stargazer Road, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Lake Erie Regional Grape Industry Advisory Committee is an advisory committee to Penn State and Cornell for their Lake Erie area industry-based program. Contact Ms. Debbie Phillips, P.O. Box 636, North East, PA 16428. Phone: (814) 725-4757.

Wine-related Information

Wine Making as a Hobby

Although this publication focuses on viticultural rather than enological information, grape growers may be interested in Kellgrenís Wine Book Catalog, which is available from Specialty Books Co., P.O. Box 616, Corton-on-Hudson, New York, NY 10520-0616. Phone: (800) 274-4816. Fax: 914-271-5125. Email: Kellgren@aol.com

Wine analysis is critical to maintaining consistently high quality in our wine industry. Cornell University's Wine Analysis Laboratory will conduct any of 28 different analyses and will work with wine producers to improve wine quality. The lab also conducts at least one educational program annually. For information, contact the Wine Analysis Laboratory, Food Science Technology, New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva, NY 14456. Phone: (315) 787-2263 or 787-2277.

Prepared by Barbara Goulart, associate professor of horticulture.

This publication is available in alternative media on request.

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