IPM
Grape growers benefit from implementing IPM - environmentally and economically sensible ways to protect crops from insects, plant diseases, weeds, and vertebrate pests. We work with grape processors, growers, local extension educators, faculty, crop consultants, and agricultural businesses to find IPM answers, develop new IPM methods, and deliver IPM information.
NYS IPM Program Mission: The New York State Integrated Pest Management Program develops sustainable ways to manage pests and helps people to use methods that minimize environmental, health and economic risks.
Relevant Event
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
Complete IPM Spring Content
Kate Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Coming up with the best timing of the various types of insecticides has always been a good topic of discussion. Andy Muza and Tim Weigle have put together a Table: Insecticides for use in New York and Pennsylvania Vineyards (based on one developed by Rufus Isaacs at Michigan State University).
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
A perfect storm of conditions hit the Lake Erie Region to maximize the economic impact of the weather related events this spring. Historically high bulk juice prices, high crop potential and ten frost or freeze events resulted in a substantial decline in the expected value of the crop. Crop insurance, potential disaster payments and modified production practices will lessen the negative impact somewhat.
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Seasonal Primer for Grape Production
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Images of the Eichhorn-Lorenz Phenological Stages
Adapted from Eichhorn and Lorenz (1977) and Lorenz (1994)
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Wool (doeskin stage): brownish wool clearly visible
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Bud burst: green shoot first clearly visible
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
First leaf unfolded and spread away from shoot
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Two to three leaves unfolded
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Five to six leaves unfolded: inflorescence clearly visible
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Inflorescence fully developed: flowers separating
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Beginning of flowering: first caps falling
Ag Group Herbicide Strategy Comments
Last Modified: October 26, 2023
Letter to EPA regarding:
RE: Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered
and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional
Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365)
Spotted Lantern Fly found in New York State
Kate Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: September 14, 2018
The invasive species Spotted Lantern Fly has made its way to New York. Please read the following press release. We need your help to keep an eye out for these problematic pests.
Insecticides for use in New York and Pennsylvania Vineyards (Table)
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: August 7, 2013
Coming up with the best timing of the various types of insecticides has always been a good topic of discussion. Andy Muza and Tim Weigle have put together a Table: Insecticides for use in New York and Pennsylvania Vineyards (based on one developed by Rufus Isaacs at Michigan State University).
2012 Frost Damage
Kevin Martin, Extension Educator, Business Management
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: March 20, 2013
A perfect storm of conditions hit the Lake Erie Region to maximize the economic impact of the weather related events this spring. Historically high bulk juice prices, high crop potential and ten frost or freeze events resulted in a substantial decline in the expected value of the crop. Crop insurance, potential disaster payments and modified production practices will lessen the negative impact somewhat.
Seasonal Primer for Grape Production
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: March 14, 2013
Seasonal Primer for Grape Production
Eichhorn-Lorenz Phenological Stages
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 20, 2013
Images of the Eichhorn-Lorenz Phenological Stages
Adapted from Eichhorn and Lorenz (1977) and Lorenz (1994)
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Wool (doeskin stage)
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 17, 2013
Wool (doeskin stage): brownish wool clearly visible
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Bud burst: green shoot first clearly visible
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 16, 2013
Bud burst: green shoot first clearly visible
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: First leaf unfolded and spread away from shoot
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 15, 2013
First leaf unfolded and spread away from shoot
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Two to three leaves unfolded
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 14, 2013
Two to three leaves unfolded
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Five-six leaves unfolded: inflorescence clearly visible
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 13, 2013
Five to six leaves unfolded: inflorescence clearly visible
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Inflorescence fully developed: flowers separating
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 11, 2013
Inflorescence fully developed: flowers separating
PHENOLOGICAL STAGES: Beginning of flowering: first caps falling
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
Last Modified: January 10, 2013
Beginning of flowering: first caps falling
Upcoming Events
2026 NYSDEC How to Get Certified Course
April 8, 2026 : NYSDEC How to Get Certified Training Course and Exam Registration
Portland, NY
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #1 -Sprayer Calibration
May 6, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- Sprayer Calibration
Portland, NY
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting #2 - NYSDEC Mock Inspection
May 13, 2026 : LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting- NYSDEC Mock Inspection
Portland, NY
Announcements
Updated Grants & Programs Available February 2026
Andrew Holden, LERGP, Penn State Business Management Educator, has updated this resource to show all grants and programs that are or will soon become available. Check out the handout here.LERGP Podcasts- check them out!
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