- Writer: Kathleen Phillips, 979-845-2872, ka-phillips@tamu.edu
- Contact: Dr. Justin Scheiner, 979-845-1870, jscheiner@tamu.edu
MCKINNEY — Vineyard managers who are battling insects, weeds and diseases may attend the Vineyard Pest Management Workshop March 27 in McKinney, according to Dr. Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service viticulturist from College Station.
“This workshop will provide the knowledge and expertise to tackle these pesky problems in your vineyard,” Scheiner said. “Proper insect, weed and disease management is a critical component of a successful vineyard.”
The event will be from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 County Road 166. Registration is $35, due by March 23. Lunch is included in the fee. Payment is by check only and payable to Horticulture Program. For more information, contact the AgriLife Extension Collin County office, 972-548-4233, or gtchurch@tamu.edu.
Scheiner will discuss the common insect pests and control strategies, and insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. He will also talk about disease identification, biology and cultural control practices, and effective spraying programs. Attendees will also visit the Eden Hill Vineyard.
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