Jennifer and Andrew wanted to give a couple of quick updates before the regularly planned podcast - PA relief for Refresco growers. It's crop estimation time and there is an EASY button! Jenn shows how to use it. https://lergp.com/crop-estimation-table
Andrew talks about some tariff relief for NY growers and how to access that. Finally a reminder about road safety - see and be seen! Be safe out there!

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Jennifer and Andrew have some important information to share with the coming heat wave expected in the Lake Erie Region. Sharing tips to help avoid heat cramps, exhaustion and stroke with help from some Cornell resources. They also talk about a recent storm that hit eastern Erie county PA. An SLF update... and finally, getting ready to start crop estimation!

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This episode of "Between the Vines" podcast, hosted by Jennifer Phillips-Russo and Andrew Holden, featured Megan Luke discussing upcoming programs and current industry issues. The team marked the official start of bud break on April 18th, 2026, with Jennifer explaining that Cornell's research station calls bud break when 50% of buds reach 50% pink, while Penn State's phenology block recorded it two days earlier on April 16th. Megan announced the upcoming Coffee Pot meeting series starting the following Wednesday at Cornell AgriTech, focusing on pesticide equipment calibration and hands-on training modules developed through a NERMI grant. Megan explains how pH and turbidity can significantly affect pesticide performance, and Andrew provided updates on USDA supplemental disaster relief payments for 2023-2024 crop losses, noting that a second payment at 70% of allocated funding would be issued, with an extended deadline of August 12th for enrollment.

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Dr. Jason Londo joins Jennifer in this episode to discuss the recent deep cold we have been having, the tools that we have available, and what to do if you suspect damage. Grab a cup of something warm and come listen!

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Jennifer and Andrew have a lot to talk about as this year begins. Andrew has some great information about the feedback from his recent survey as well as information regarding a new grant for processors. Then he and Jennifer are excited to tell you about our upcoming Winter Growers Conference that is staffed with some interesting speakers based on the suggestions given to us from our advisory board. Come and listen! We hope to see you at the conference!

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The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program podcast "Between the Vines" features a discussion about drought-like conditions and their impact on vine production, with Dr. Terry Bates and Dr. Alan Lakso sharing insights from their research. The conversation covered various aspects of vine management, including the effects of minimal pruning, irrigation practices, and root development patterns, with particular focus on how different approaches affect yield and water usage. The discussion concluded with historical research findings on cover cropping and row middle management, highlighting how various treatments impact grape root growth and competition.

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Jennifer and Andrew give updates on the latest news in the region including harvest, rain, lack of rain, yield, grants, government shut down, FSA, spotted lanternfly trials, NEWA, and more!

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Join Jennifer and Andrew as they discuss the recent very dry conditions in the Lake Erie Region and what that means for the grapevines. Also, we knew it was coming... Jennifer talks about adult Spotted Lanternfly found in WNY.

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