WSU Viticulture and Enology

Optimizing and Use of Canopy Sprayers in the Vineyards – Field Day Prosser
2023-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Field Days: Optimizing and Use of Canopy Sprayers in the Vineyards
Presented in partnership by Washington Winegrowers Association, Washington State University, and Washington State Grape Society

3 WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credits Available!
May 17th Workshop:
Date: Wednesday, May 17th
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Cost: $20.00
Register here: https://www.wawinegrowers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1742786
May 19th Workshop:
Date: Friday, May 19th
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Prosser, WA
Cost: $20.00
Register here: https://www.wawinegrowers.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1742800
For vineyards who choose to spray, spraying is one of the highest pre-harvest costs. Doing it poorly can lead to increased disease and insect pressure and unusable fruit. Doing it poorly can lead to increased pressure and even unusable fruit. Technologies exist to optimize coverage and increase data acquisition during spraying. But users must know how to use the tools. This field day event will teach proper calibration and optimization of sprayers and introduce BMP’s of technologies that include rate controllers, directed and/or over-the-row sprayers, intelligent sprayers, and adaptations to airblast sprayers that improve coverage.
We will be showcasing new technologies for precision application from VineTech Equipment, Smart Apply, and Burrows.

Contact Bonnie for questions: bonnie@wawinegrowers.org
