Join us for an afternoon of all things viticulture!
Educational sessions and field tours will focus on irrigation technology, pests and diseases of grapevine, a grafted Chambourcin study, a recent muscadine grape study, and much more! This is a free event supported by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the University of Missouri’s Grape and Wine Institute and Southwest Research Extension and Education Center
Friday, July 17th, 2026
1:00pm - 5:00pm
University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension, and Education Center
14548 Highway H, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
SPEAKERS
Jim Anderson, MO Dept. of Agriculture - State of the Grape and Wine Industry in Missouri
Dean Volenberg, University of Missouri - Nematodes of Importance in Missouri Viticulture
Dean Volenberg, University of Missouri - Grapevine Diseases
Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas - Opportunities with Muscadine Grapes
Patrick Byers, University of Missouri (retired) - Basic Considerations for Establishing a Muscadine Vineyard
Jasmine Neupane, University of Missouri - Sensor-based Irrigation Management for Vineyards
Peng Tian, University of Missouri - Resources at the University of Missouri’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Nathan Harbison, Lucky Dog Vineyards - Grape Grower Perspective
Andrew Pennington, Pennington Wines - Vintner Perspective
