UC Davis Grape Day

Grape Day

UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616

On November 16, 2023, we will host a Grape Day on the UC Davis Campus. The seminar will take place at the UC Davis Conference Center, from 8:30 am-4:15 pm. Speakers include farm advisors, cooperative extension specialists, and UC Davis Viticulture & Enology Faculty.

LOCATION

UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA 95616

AGENDA

8:00 AM
Registration, Pastries & Coffee

8:30 AM
Welcome and Introduction
David E. Block, Chair and Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology; Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UC Davis

8:35 AM
Biostimulant use in raisin grapes
Joy Hollingsworth, Table Grape Advisor, Tulare & Kings Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

9:00 AM
Satellite-based tools to track vineyard water use and stress for irrigation management
Kyle Knipper, Physical Research Scientist, USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Water Systems Unit, Davis, CA

9:25 AM
Vineyard plasticity in changing conditions - Can we adapt?
Chris Chen, Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor, Sonoma, Lake & Mendocino Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

9:50 AM
County-wide Blue-green sharpshooter trapping in Sonoma and Napa
Cindy Kron, North Coast IPM Advisor, Sonoma, Napa, Lake & Mendocino Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

10:20 AM
BREAK

10:30 AM
Powdery mildew control - Reflections on 2023
Larry Bettiga, Viticulture Farm Advisor, Monterey, Santa Cruz & San Benito Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

11:00 AM
How would rootstocks affect vine performance when they get older?
Tian Tian, Viticulture Farm Advisor, Kern County, University of California Cooperative Extension

11:30 AM
Evaluation of nematode-resistant rootstocks in the San Joaquin Valley
Karl Lund, Viticulture Farm Advisor, Merced, Mariposa & Madera Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

11:55 AM
AI-enabled grape yield estimation
Mason Earles, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture and Enology and Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis

12:20 PM
LUNCH

1:20 PM
Extreme climate impacts on grape chemistry and viticultural decision-making
Beth Forrestel, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis

1:45 PM
What should we expect from climate change? How do we know?
Megan Bartlett, Assistant Professor, Department of Viticulture & Enology, UC Davis

2:15 PM
Improving weather data for addressing frost, heat, and spray drift risks
Mark Battany, Water Management and Biometeorology Advisor, San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara Counties

2:40 PM
How high is too high? Impact of cordon height on grape production
George Zhuang, Viticulture Farm Advisor, Fresno County, University of California Cooperative Extension

3:05 PM
Grapevine nitrogen retrieval by remote sensing
Matt Fidelibus, Professor of Cooperative Extension, Viticulture, Department of  Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis

3:30 PM
Adapting wine grape production to climate change through trellising and irrigation
Justin Tanner, Viticulture Farm Advisor, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension

4:00 PM
Wrap-Up

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

CA DPR - 1.5 hours (Application approved - In person only)
CCA - 3.5 hours (Approved)

REGISTRATION 

Early Registration (until October 26): $175

Regular Registration (October 27-November 9): $200

Late & Onsite Registration (November 10 onwards): $225

*Registration closes on Monday, November 13th at 12 pm. After that, onsite registration is required, space-permitting. We recommend you register early to guarantee your seat.

REGISTER

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you need a hotel room, you can reserve one at the Hyatt Place Davis. The Hyatt Place is right next door to the Conference Center.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
  • Face masks are encouraged for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status. 

For more information about current campus policies for visitors, please visit: https://campusready.ucdavis.edu/visitors

Guidelines are subject to change at any time as the COVID-19 situation evolves. We will be sure to communicate any changes as they occur.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS
  • If you can no longer attend, you may substitute your registration for another attendee until Monday, November 13th. 
  • If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so for any reason before November 9th for a 75% refund less the registration system's processing fees, which are non-refundable. 
  • No refunds will be made after November 9th. 
  • If you need to cancel please email cjfirman@ucdavis.edu.

Event Category

On Campus