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Vineyard cover crops, part 4: Ryegrass

March 8, 2021
vineyard with grass cover crop

This week we’re taking a look at ryegrass, and how its use as an under-vine cover crop affects various aspects of a vineyard.

by Jayden Corliss

Vineyard cover crops, part 3: White clover

September 8, 2020
clover growing under grapevines

This week we’re taking a look at white clover, and how its use as an under-vine cover crop affects various aspects of a vineyard.

by Jayden Corliss

Vineyard cover crops, part 2: Buckwheat

August 10, 2020
buckwheat cover crop growing under grapevines
This week we’re taking a look at buckwheat, and how its use as an under-vine cover crop affects various aspects of a vineyard.
by Jayden Corliss

Vineyard cover crops, part 1: An overview

August 3, 2020
clover growing as an undervine cover crop
In this 4-part series, we evaluate common cover crop species for use under the vines in Minnesota vineyards.
by Jayden Corliss

Defending berries against spotted-wing drosophila

September 11, 2018
SWD larvae inside blueberry fruit

A new invasive fruit fly, spotted-wing drosophila, is changing the way Minnesota berries are grown.

by Matthew Gullickson

Weeds are a gritty business

September 4, 2018
closeup of grit weeded plot
An innovative grit blaster might help fruit growers control weeds.
by Emily Tepe