Tremain Hatch
Grape Expectations in Helping To Bring the Commonwealth Together
Learn how the Sentinel Vineyard Communication Network connects Virginia growers virtually.
Dear Diary: Virginia Grape Growers Ready To Take On Spotted Lanternfly Scourge
Viticulture researcher Tremain Hatch shares notes on how the invasive insect is spreading in vineyards around the Commonwealth.
The Benefits of Cover Crops When It Comes To Vineyard Design
From the get-go, grape growers just might want to watch the grass grow.
Avoid Disaster: Install Your Grape Vineyard Right the First Time
When it comes to installing a new vineyard, there is a fine line between saving money and getting what you pay for.
3 Lessons Learned from a Year of Grape Growing Webinars
Zoom meetings aren’t all that bad, but many of us are looking forward to convening in the field once again.
Virginia Grape Growers Look To Regroup After Tough 2020
A frosty spring set the tone for what turned out to be a difficult growing season. Temperature sweet spot still proving elusive.
Lessons Learned From Vineyard Pruning in the Mid-Atlantic
Ever-present change has resulted in the installation of new vineyards that are designed for head training and cane-pruning.
How Grape Growers Can Reduce Vine Size with Root Restriction
Indirect observations of grafted grapevine roots indicate placing a vine in a root bag can do the trick.
Your Direct-to-Consumer Employees Are the Face of Agriculture
Educating your employees on your farming practices will help ensure the right message is getting out to consumers.
2018 Was a Wet Year for Virginia Vineyards
It’s always a good idea to take stock of effective and ineffective crop protection measures made during a challenging growing season.
Can Your Vineyard Be Both Innovative and Efficient? [Opinion]
Successful growers learn when to focus on each — when to go for the glory, and when to hunker down and survive tough times.
Maximize the Benefit of New Farm Technology
A lot of equipment is designed for large vineyards, so introducing new technology on a smaller scale can be a balancing act.
Ode to Being a Part-time Farmer [Opinion]
I work with many grape growers in Virginia. Some of them work full time at a single vineyard […]
How to Match the Fence to Your Vineyard
Follow these tips to determine how much fence you’ll need.
You Need To Have Flexibility In Your Vineyard
Prioritization and compromise are sometimes necessary in a challenging growing environment.
Make Time To Visit Other Vineyards
Getting out in your neighbor’s vineyard can help improve your own.
Big Vines And Cold Injury Shape Vineyard Management In Virginia
Local challenges hit home for grape growers thanks to the environment in which they farm.
Growers In A Challenging Environment Welcome On-Farm Trials
The Mid-Atlantic is a new and difficult environment to grow winegrapes. Growers face the challenges of a humid […]