Tremain Hatch

The future is uncertain, so focus on those grape-growing production factors you can control.

Learn how the Sentinel Vineyard Communication Network connects Virginia growers virtually.

Viticulture researcher Tremain Hatch shares notes on how the invasive insect is spreading in vineyards around the Commonwealth.

From the get-go, grape growers just might want to watch the grass grow.

When it comes to installing a new vineyard, there is a fine line between saving money and getting what you pay for.

Zoom meetings aren’t all that bad, but many of us are looking forward to convening in the field once again.

A frosty spring set the tone for what turned out to be a difficult growing season. Temperature sweet spot still proving elusive.

Ever-present change has resulted in the installation of new vineyards that are designed for head training and cane-pruning.

Indirect observations of grafted grapevine roots indicate placing a vine in a root bag can do the trick.

Educating your employees on your farming practices will help ensure the right message is getting out to consumers.

It’s always a good idea to take stock of effective and ineffective crop protection measures made during a challenging growing season.

Successful growers learn when to focus on each — when to go for the glory, and when to hunker down and survive tough times.

A lot of equipment is designed for large vineyards, so introducing new technology on a smaller scale can be a balancing act.

I work with many grape growers in Virginia. Some of them work full time at a single vineyard […]

Follow these tips to determine how much fence you’ll need.

Prioritization and compromise are sometimes necessary in a challenging growing environment.

Getting out in your neighbor’s vineyard can help improve your own.

Local challenges hit home for grape growers thanks to the environment in which they farm.

The Mid-Atlantic is a new and difficult environment to grow winegrapes. Growers face the challenges of a humid […]