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The 2009 ASHS Annual Conference

26:
Grapes In the Western Heartland and Great Plains: Regional Challenges, Innovative Solutions and Unique Products

Objective(s):
The objective of this workshop is to highlight the success of grape-based industries in the region by examining their history and current potential, exploring the regional challenges faced by grape producers, examining progress in genetic and cultural solutions and showcasing the unique quality of grape products produced within.
Grape and wine industries have historically contributed to the agricultural wealth and productivity of selected states west of the Mississippi River.  Recently, however, all states within in the Western Heartland and Great Plains have enjoyed a period of tremendous growth in grape production acreage, in the number of operating wineries, and in the organizational structure and competitiveness of these industries.  Improvements in grapes, grape-growing techniques and wine-making have resulted in highly successful agribusinesses, job creation, increased tax revenues for state and local entities, increased local interest in grape products and internationally award-winning wines.   The objective of this workshop is to highlight the success of grape-based industries in the region by examining their history and current potential, exploring the regional challenges faced by grape producers, examining progress in genetic and cultural solutions and showcasing the unique quality of grape products produced within.
Monday, July 27, 2009: 3:30 PM
Jefferson C (Millennium Hotel St. Louis)
Coordinator:
3:30 PM
Welcome and Workshop Introduction
Joseph C. Scheerens, Associate, Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
3:35 PM
Regional History of the Industry and Its Current Potential
Paul Read, Univ of Nebraska Dept Hort
3:50 PM
History and Potential Discussion
Joseph C. Scheerens, Associate, Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
3:55 PM
Regional Challenges-Abiotic Stresses
Anne Fennell, South Dakota State University
4:15 PM
Regional Challenges-Biotic Stresses
Bruce Bordelon, Purdue University
4:35 PM
Regional Challenges Discussion
Joseph C. Scheerens, Associate, Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
5:10 PM
Innovative Solutions-Cultural Adaptations
Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State Univ
5:30 PM
Innovative Solutions Discussion
Joseph C. Scheerens, Associate, Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
5:45 PM
Unique Products
R. Striegler, Inst Continental Climate Viticulture & Enology
6:05 PM
Unique Products Discussion and Interaction
Joseph C. Scheerens, Associate, Professor, Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center
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