The Grapevine VOL 39, No.1 Spring 2019

Highlights

Spotted Lantern Fly Reminder...... 6

Calling All Young Maryland Farmers...... 7

Wine, Sip, Stay...... 9

Update on the Use of Chloropyrifos...... 8

Pesticide Crop Locator...... 15

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2 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OF THE MARYLAND GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION President Vice President George Grillon Mike Fiore omfs_specialists@ [email protected] verizon.net 410-879-4007 410-596-2774

Secretary Treasurer Leslie Hendrickson-Hart Joel Galiardi [email protected] [email protected] 301-573-7039 301-772-8431

Government Affairs Membership Robert Savage Garry Cohen MorningSongVineyards@ mazzarothvineyard@ gmail.com gmail.com 410-409-2190 301-639-0303

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MGGA Coordinator Bruce Perrygo [email protected] 301-475-5894

3 Welcome to Spring 2019 Many thanks to the Maryland Wineries Association our past Vice ast year’s excessive rains led As the President and Veraison Award recipi- to excessively vigorous vine ent Ashley Mulloy and Bruce Perrygo, which grew faster than the Clusters Ripen L our retiring MGGA Coordinator and weeds and required continual sprays DeSimone Award recipient, their ser- and top hedging to prevent shading vice to the MGGA over many years is and stimulate air circulation. The vegetative greatly appreciated. With Bruce’s retirement growth in many areas was accompanied by at the end of 2019, a search committee has poor fruit set and the continued vine growth been established to find a into late summer delayed grape ripening – a successor for this most important position. year to remember. Please contact any of the Board Members if Now on to 2019! Winter has been fairly you know of an individual interested in this mild and dormant. Pruning is complete. The position. floor is clean and pre-emergents for Be sure to join us at the 2019 MGGA early weed control is next. As long as there are George Grillon Summer Field Day held this year on Friday, no late deep frost, we have a great year ahead. June 14th, 2019 at Robin Hill Farm and Vine- Our recent MGGA/MWA annual confer- yards. Registration is now OPEN. If you want to see ence was held at Sheraton North in Towson, Maryland. how a very successful commercial vineyard operates, Thanks to Nichole Krambeck, our research and educa- this is where you want to be. tion chair and committee for putting this all together A more in-depth survey is being developed that a tremendous and successful weekend. Special thanks will break down the varieties and actual quantities of to our excellent speakers and on a terrific program for each being grown in what areas around the state. Please new grape growers, which was attended by a record 65 participate in this survey when released, we need com- new and future growers. plete and accurate data. Please renew your membership, we need a strong organization to have any say in Annapolis to improve our grape and industry. We also need members to serve on special committees, to help out with special event project planning, pruning clinics, field days and annual meetings. I urge each of our members to contact myself or other members of our Board and Committee with any concerns or ideas for improving the Associa- tion. We appreciate your support for our organization and would like to hear from you with your ideas and concerns for improving our Association. L

Veraison Award - Ashley Mulloy - Presented by Bob Hoping the year ahead is excellent. White & George Grillon George Grillon, President

DeSimone Award - Presented to Bruce Perrygo by Bob White & George Grillon MGGA MWA annual conference

4 Letter from his Spring season has been busy in many ways for a lot of us! Pruning in the vineyard, attending the last conferences and meetings of the season, the Editor Tand keeping an eye on pending agricultural bills in Annapolis. I hope you find this issue useful to you, and as always, please keep up with the industry notifications through the email blasts and the MGGA Facebook page. If you have anything to share for emails, posts, or the next Grapevine Issue, please contact one of our Board Members and let them know. L Cheers! Shelby

MGGA/UMD Summer Field Day Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards Friday June 14th, 2019 8:30 - 9:00: Registration. Coffee, juice, and doughnuts provided. 9:00 - 9:30: Welcome and Introductions – Announcements from MGGA and Overview of Robin Hill Farm & Vineyards by Susan Watson White. 9:30 – 11:00 Grape IVM: Integrated vineyard management includes assessing the vineyard for current conditions, including canopy management, nutrition, crop level, diseases, and other pests. This session will be in the vine- yard, so please bring your hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Instructor - Dr. Joe Fiola and Mengjun Hu from UME. 11:00 – 11:30: MARBIDCO Presentation – Mr. Steve McHenry, MARBIDCO 11:30 – 1:00: MARBIDCO sponsored lunch and Tasting of Regional R&D – Dr. Joe Fiola, UME 1:00 – 2:00: Canopy Management-PENNSTATE Michela Cectinari 2:00 – 3:00: Pesticide Update, Dave Myers, UME 3:00 – 3:15: Break 3:15 – 4:30: Vineyard Remediation Project and Leaf Puller Demonstration-Wade Hampton, RHF&V 4:30 – 5:00: Final Remarks and closing. Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits for this event are pending You are invited to bring wine to share during lunch, as always moderation is paramount. *Invited Guest: *Michelle C. PENNSTATE BIO

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5 Spotted Lantern Fly Reminder Maryland Department of Agriculture

he spotted them difficult to lanternfly notice. The eggs will (Lycorma hatch in the spring, T usually in late April delicatula) is a planthopper which or early May. The is native to China, nymphs are small India, and Vietnam, and are black with but has also spread white spots when to Korea around they first hatch. 2006. It was detect- As the nymphs ed in Pennsylvania mature, they start to in 2014, and has show red coloring, since been found to especially around have confirmed Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) their head, abdomen, populations in and wing pads. Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia. Its preferred host is One habit that has been observed in the nymphs is a tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima), but it is known to tendency to crawl up the tree in the morning, and then feed on a wide range of back down the tree in plants. Although Mary- Here is a listing of some of the many plants on the evening. As the land is fortunate not to which spotted lanternfly has been found feeding. nymphs often do this in have a confirmed finding large groups, it can be of this pest, it is import- Almond Grape ​Peaches very noticeable. ant to remain vigilant Apple​ Hickory Pine Spotted lanternfly causes damage to in order to prevent its Apricot ​Hops Plum spread and establishment plants in two different into our state. Basil​ Horseradish Sycamore ways. The nymphs and The spotted lanternfly Blueberry Maple Walnut adults feed on plants adult is about 2.5 cm (1 using their piercing inch) in length. The fore Cherry Nectarine Willow mouthparts to suck wings are greyish-brown Please keep in mind that this is not a complete listing of plants fluids from the stems or with black spots, with that could be affected, because there is still research being done. leaves. This has been the wing tips having a shown to cause stunted darker, brick-and-mortar pattern. The hind wings are growth, localized damage, reduced yields, and, in mainly red with black spots, followed by a white band extreme cases, even death of the plant. Additionally, and a black tip. When the spotted lanternfly is at rest, as the spotted lanternfly feeds, it excretes a sugary a hint of the red color can be observed through the substance called honeydew. This honeydew, in addition forewings, but the color is especially noticeable when it to being attractive to ants, wasps, and other insects, is in flight. The body is mainly black, but the abdomen is readily colonized by sooty mold, which can cause appears to be mostly yellow with black bands going parts of the plants to become blackened, reducing down its length. Adults can be found as early as July, photosynthesis and affecting the quality of the plants. and they will remain active until the onset of winter. In It should also be noted that the spotted lanternfly has late fall, the adults will mate, and the female will begin been found on other crops, such as corn, soybeans, and egg-laying. Spotted lanternfly females prefer to lay their alfalfa, although there has been no observed feeding on eggs on the tree-of-heaven, but will lay their eggs on these plants. any flat vertical surface, including other trees, stones, If you observe any egg masses or insects which vehicles, outdoor furniture, and many others. The eggs look similar to this, please try to collect them, and are laid in groups of approximately 30-50, and then inform the Maryland Department of Agriculture at coated with a waxy gray film. When this film has dried, (410) 841-5920 or [email protected] as soon it can look similar to a splash of mud, which can make as possible. L

6 Calling all Maryland Young Farmers between the ages of 18-35 yrs!

alling all Maryland Young Farmers! Are you interested in winning an expenses-paid trip Cto Austin, TX or Louisville, KY and a $250 Dungarees gift card? Read more below about the Young Farmer Discussion Meet competitions, and let Parker Welch know you’re interested. ***** Discussion Meet competitive events simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a predetermined topic. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems. Congress, what are some creative and legal ways for agriculture to address the labor needs of a modern This year’s Discussion Meet questions: production system? 1. How can Farm Bureau build upon Check out this video to see what a Discussion collaborative relationships such as Farm Town Meet competition looks like! Strong to combat nationwide crises such as opioid dependence/addiction and mental health issues? https://www.youtube.com/ 2. Products like cell-based food products have watch?v=MuDehsVQtOQ&=&t=486s demonstrated the food system is rapidly changing. How can future food technologies and related FAQs products be beneficially integrated into modern agricultural production without hampering the 1. When is the state competition? success of traditional products and the farmers and The state competition is traditionally held at the ranchers who grow them? Young Farmer Leadership Conference in Ocean City 3. The customer is always right. How do farmers prior to the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Farm and ranchers think and respond, through the lens Bureau. This year, the final round of competition of consumer priorities and marketing trends, to will be Sunday, December 8th. build common values and confidence in modern *MFB Young Farmers is looking for feedback production methods to build consumer acceptance? regarding possible Regional Discussion Meet 4. With abundant productivity, farmers are in need competitions and cost-sharing the winners trips to of new markets, including outside traditional food compete at the Maryland Farm Bureau Convention. and feed channels. How do we develop, invest and Please express your interest\ideas to Parker Welch, commercialize to innovate new uses of agricultural [email protected]. products and by-products to benefit all of agriculture? 2. What are the prizes? 5. The 21st-century agricultural economy is threatened by labor shortages. Without a clear The winner of the Discussion Meet wins an solution for accessing foreign guest workers as a expenses-paid (hotel, flight, registration, and $30/day component of immigration reform coming from per diem for food) trip to the 2020 Annual American Farm Bureau (AFBF) Convention in Austin, TX on

7 January 17-21 and a $250 Dungarees gift card. The expert on one of the five questions that will be used other finalists have traditionally not received any in the 2020 YF&R Discussion Meet in Austin and prizes but based on sponsorship this could change. the YF&R Collegiate Discussion Meet in Louisville. The winner of the Collegiate Discussion Meet wins The first training will cover the overall competition an expenses-paid (hotel, flight, registration) trip to the and preparation tips. There will be ample time for 2020 AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership questions and answers during each of the trainings. Conference in Louisville, KY March 13-16 and a *Please notify Parker Welch, pwelch@ $250 Dungarees gift card. mdfarmbureau.com of your interest so that he *Prizes are subject to change from year to year can add your name to listserv to be notified of the 3. I’m not familiar with all the topics, how do I Tuesday Training Calls. learn more? 4. Is there anyone who can help me prepare or I Discussion Meet Tuesday Trainings. To help can talk to more about competing? competitors prepare for state and national Discussion Yes! Maryland Farm Bureau has a great Meets, AFBF will be hosting a series of trainings network of alumni who are willing to help future again this fall (usually August – September). Each competitors. Just let Parker know and he can put you call/webinar will last an hour and include an industry in contact with someone. L

Update on Use of Chlorpyrifos controversial law was wide). It is utilized for protecting a worms are among them) that might proposed in the 2019 Mary number of different crops around harm crops.” *International Food Aland Legislative Session to the country including , pea- Information Council Foundation – ban the active pesticide ingredi- nuts, peaches, apples, corn, oranges, Dr. Tamika Sims. For more informa- ent Chlorpyrifos, which so far has sugar beets, sunflowers, cotton and tion on Chlorpyrifos click here. proved to be the most effective tool alfalfa. The Maryland Farm Bureau, the against Spotted Lantern Fly. Chlorpyrifos belongs to a class farming community, and the turf “Chlorpyrifos is a conventional of pesticides called organophos- grass industry have been heavily pesticide that has been used since phates, which are able to control protesting that bill. For an update 1965. It is one of the most widely insects such as multiple types of on that during this legislative ses- applied (almost 100 countries world- aphids, weevils, ants, and root- sion – click here, here, and here.

8 Wine, Sip, Stay Winegirls

Posted On January 30, 2019

hen we drove over to the middle of We finally got to the driveway that yielded a sign nowhere on Maryland’s Eastern Shore that said Crow Vineyards. We were delighted to Wthe only thing we passed for miles was a find a long driveway that led to a main house and rest stop. working farm. We passed the Vineyards on the way in and saw the many different varieties grown there. There was a sign that read for Bnb guests and that was us so we parked. We walked into the Bed and Breakfast to check in and put our bags in our room. Walking in felt like you were walking back in time. Judy met us with a warm welcome and gave us a tour of the house and showed us our room. The house decor is 1940’s vintage with updated amenities. Beautifully decorated to say the least. We

9 styled tables and almost a boutique presence. We loved seeing all the awards the various wines had won. It’s incredible that they have done so much in the past ten years! We selected the winemaker’s choice for our wine tasting although we switch out the desert wine for the sparkling . Mmm, this was a good choice! ventured up the staircase to find our room had its own bathroom and two twin beds. Perfect for our girls weekend getaway! Weeks prior we had bought tickets to Crow Vineyard’s farm to table pizza dinner. We however didn’t think about the winery location being so far from home. We had contacted Judy to let her know we had bought tickets for the wine event and to let her know that the wine pact was coming! She asked if we wanted to stay at the Bed and Breakfast. What a great idea, we hadn’t thought about. We usually do some great planning for our winery trips but we usually don’t stay the night. After all we are both busy moms! Ok! It was set, we were staying! Driving there it was a sigh of relief. After the two hour drive to get to the winery not one of the two of us didn’t want to for go the tasting and glasses of wine with our pizza! We walked to the winery from the main house and sat at the bar. The winery is small but very inviting with barrel

10 We actually want to join the wine club but they made with fresh ingredients. Yum!!! We found the don’t ship wine and being the busy moms we are, people at the pizza party to be extremely friendly we can’t pick it up quarterly. The wine is that good!! and mostly local. One local actually offered to give If you can, join the club!! us a tour of the county! This must be an awesome We have to note that this winery has seasonal foods for sale. You won’t need to bring snacks here and actually you can’t because their food licensing won’t permit outside food or drinks at the winery. If we hadn’t signed up for the farm to table wine dinner we would definitely have tried the winery food! All from local ingredients. Does it get any better?? After the wine tasting we walked across the farm lane to the “hay barn” for the pizza farm to table dinner. When Judy originally greeted us she was concerned we would be cold because we would be in a barn. I went back up to our room to grab a scarf and Marla grabbed an extra jacket. Because we both know from our experience that barns in the wintertime are cold! However, we walked into the cutest little barn with heaters in it and it was extremely comfortable not the barns we were imagining with cows and straw.. those were our barns at home, not this cute little winery barn! The pizza was extremely good and you could tell it was place to live….He also genuinely said he doesn’t He was so personable and passionate about the own a key to his house and never has. I mean, is this wine he was making there. He really loved what real life? How wonderful! they are doing there and he willingly answered all One of the very best surprises we had at Crow Winery was meeting the wine maker Michael and having him show us around the tank room. our questions. His story is intriguing because he doesn’t have a wine background just a passion for making it and some experience of making wine with his grandpa. He moved out to CA with an internship that was set up from his brother who actually has an oenology degree from Cornell University. He then became knowledgeable about and was offered a job at Crow Vineyards. He has been making their award winning wines since. This was one of our favorite parts of the trip. We also had the privilege of meeting another winemaker from a neighboring winery Chateau Bu De. What a night! After the winery tour, we bought a bottle of the reserve and headed toward our room at the bed & breakfast. It was only a hop, skip and a jump down the farm lane. It was however pouring rain. Joe the winery manager offered us an umbrella, thanks Joe!!! He was instantly our friend! When we woke up in the morning Judy had breakfast plates set and ready for us! She delighted us with a homemade smoothie that was made with local berries that she freezes in the summertime. She also had a fresh out of the oven loaf of bread with local jam! And local jam that you guessed it, was made from their barbera grapes! How perfect!! We loved it! The breakfast was two courses with the first being yogurt and strawberries and a big bowl of pear cobbler and the second being locally made sausages with scrambled eggs and potatoes. Ok Judy, can we move in? Oh and let’s talk about coffee because if we aren’t drinking wine it’s going to be coffee and not everyone has great coffee but this bed and breakfast does! They actually have their own Crow Vineyards blend that you can buy. The breakfast is served family style meaning that you eat with other members of the bed and breakfast. We loved meeting our new friends and talking wine around the breakfast table! Mimosas anyone? We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight bed and breakfast winery experience at Crow Vineyards! We highly suggest you wine, sip and stay! Oh and take some bottles home! Trust us, you’ll be wanting more!!! Join our Pact and follow us: Tags: farm winery good glass of wine Maryland grapes Maryland’s Eastern Shore one day wine adventures wineries Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locator

lease see note below from Rob Hofstetter, beecheck and cropcheck. Entomologist Supervisor, Enforcement/Special Programs Coordinator, MDA, regarding the Please take a look at the attached information or P visit https://fieldwatch.com/ transition from the Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locator to FieldWatch. Please note that you may need to reenter Feel free to contact me with any questions. your site(s). Rob Hofstetter, Entomologist Supervisor Due to both technical and internal issues with the Enforcement/Special Programs Coordinator system, the Department will no longer be maintaining Maryland Department of Agriculture the Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locator. However, this Pesticide Regulation Section office has entered into a contract with FieldWatch, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway which brings a more comprehensive and streamlined Annapolis, MD 21401 database offering to Maryland growers and beekeepers. Ph: 410-841-5710 Fax: 410-841-2765 FieldWatch contains three different layers, driftwatch, [email protected]

The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine & Grape Growing

February 7, 2019

GGA representatives include Roy Crow and has gone into effect that now gives the Commission a Bob White. Bruce Perrygo, MGGA Coor- budget, though the amount is not totally predictable. Mdinator, attends meetings as a consultant. That money is used to offer grants for the promotion of The Commission also has representatives from the the Maryland grape/wine industry. Maryland State Senate, the Maryland House of Dele- The Commission provided funds to the Maryland gates, the Maryland Wineries Association, University Grape Growers Association that allowed MGGA of Maryland, the Comptroller’s Office, the Maryland to run the recent Vineyard Expansion Grant. Grant Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Commerce, and Office programs were also run through the Maryland Wineries of Tourism Development. Association for a wine economic impact study, a The Commission has been fairly inactive for sever- speaker series, and rebranding and promotion of al years as it was not funded by the State. A new law Maryland wines. L

Welcome New Joanne Boudreault Easton, MD MGGA Members Kyle Gannon Easton, MD April Garner Easton, MD Easton, MD

Don’t forget that you can check out The Maryland Wineries Association website at www.marylandwine.com for listing of vineyard and winery events happening with members throughout the year!

15 Legislative Summary: Three Updates 1) the Chlorpyrifos ban bills were held by the Senate by the state Department of Agriculture if it determines no committee; we are not expecting further action this other alternative exists. Session; Status: Passed the House March 12 by a vote of 2) Our event bill (HB666) made it through the House and is 90-44. It’s currently under consideration in the Senate awaiting Senate action. We may have run out of time on by the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs this one, but Pat and I are working all angles; Committee.

3) The Board supported the GAC’s recommendation to HB666 Alcoholic Beverages - Nonprofit Beer, Wine, endorse the letter to Congress requesting action on the and Liquor Festival Permit - Retail Off-Site Permit Blue Card immigration issue. Summary: Altering a nonprofit beer festival permit to be HB275 / SB270 Pesticide Ban a nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival permit; altering the scope of authorization, fee, and various requirements Lead Sponsors: Del. Dana Stein, D-, Sen. to establish the nonprofit beer, wine, and liquor festival Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, D-Baltimore City and Baltimore permit; repealing a certain wine festival permit and a certain County liquor festival permit; altering a farmers’ market off-site permit to be a retail off-site permit; and altering the scope of Summary: Bans the use of chlorpyrifos, a commonly- authorization, fee, and various requirements to establish the used agricultural pesticide that’s been linked to autism, ADHD and childhood cancers, unless granted a waiver retail off-site permit. L

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