CSU Extension
Viticulture
CSU Extension’s Viticulture program is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of viticulture, from grapevine genetics to sustainable vineyard practices. Discover our cutting-edge research and learn how we’re contributing to the future of the wine industry in Colorado.
Explore viticulture resources
Seeking information on viticulture in Colorado? We’re here to help! Explore the resource links for information on cold hardiness of vines, pruning, grafting, disease control, and much more.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact the CSU Viticulture Extension team at (970) 241-3346, ext. 105.
On-demand recordings
Looking for webinars, demonstrations, or educational videos? Find them here.
Have a webinar idea?
We’re always looking for more ideas for future webinars and workshops. If you have an idea or question that you’d like to see turned into a webinar, please contact Charlotte Oliver at charlotte.oliver@colostate.edu.
- Red Blotch, Dr. KC Achala, OSU
- Another Day, another spore to trap: Understanding air sampling in vineyards, Lexi Heger, MSU
- Weed Biocontrol, John Kaltenbach, CDA
- Produce Safety and Wine Grapes, Sarah Musicak, CDA
- Vineyard Canopy Sprayer Basics and Calibration Strategies, Dr. Margaret McCoy, True Organics
- Water Resources for the Colorado Wine Industry, Greg Peterson, Colorado Ag Water Alliance
- Illuminating Ultraviolet-C Light for Grapevine Powdery Mildew Management, Alexa McDaniel, WSU-IAREC
- Cold Damage update with Horst Caspari – 2020, Hosted by Colorado Wine Board, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
- Wildfires: Impact of Grape Smoke Taint, Dr. Anita Oberholster, UCANR
- Cold Injuries in Grapevines and Managing Recovery, Dr. Imed Dami, the OSU
- Powdery Mildew identification, biology, epidemiology, and control in vineyards, Dr. Akif Eskalen, UC Davis
- Pruning 101, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture Extension Specialist
- An Introduction to Grapes in Colorado, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture Extension Specialist
- Growing Grapes, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
- Growing Grapes Continued, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
- Growing Grapes Final Session, Dr. Horst Caspari, CSU State Viticulturist
- Pruning Basics (English), Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
- Pruning Basics (Espanol), Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
- Pruning Guide to Residential Grape Vines, Miranda Purcell, CSU Viticulture extension specialist
- Field Grafting, Hosted by Colorado Wine Board, Len Chmiel, CO grape-grower
CSU Cold Hardiness Updates
Cold Hardiness of grapevines changes as winter progresses. Check on the current conditions of buds from Dr. Horst Caspari’s research team.
Featured Partner
Colorado wine industry development board
Colorado’s unique climate and geography provide the perfect conditions for growing world-class wines that reflect the state’s natural beauty. Raise a glass to Colorado Wine.
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CAVE: Colorado Association of Viticulture & Enology
The Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology (CAVE) is a member-based, trade non-profit that exists to encourage and support enology and viticulture in Colorado.
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Need help?
Contact the CSU Viticulture Extension team at 970-241-3346 ext. 105.