Go behind the scenes of vineyard nutrient analysis! In this episode of the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Patty Skinkis talks with experts from Penn State and Soil Test Farm Consultants about what happens after you submit tissue or soil samples. Learn how labs process samples, ensure accuracy, and why certified labs matter. Plus, practical tips for growers on sampling, documentation, and avoiding common mistakes. Perfect for vineyard managers, consultants, and researchers looking to improve nutrient management strategies.

Show notes and links:

Learn more about the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project:

Website: https://highresvineyardnutrition.com/

Learn more about the two labs represented:

• Penn State Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory, https://agsci.psu.edu/aasl
• Soiltest Labs, https://soiltestlab.com/

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 3 | The Grapevine "Blood Test" (Paul Schreiner)
• Season 1, Episode 8 | Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 3, Episode 8 | Rethinking Critical Values for Grapevine Nutrition (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 3, Episode 9 | Digging Deeper to Decode Vine Tissue Results (Cain Hickey)
• Season 3, Episode 10 | Unlocking Healthy Vines with Practical Nutrition Strategies

Podcast listener survey: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvkyFYGqwy23AWi

This podcast was funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAP) grant. Project Award Number: 2020-51181-32159. The continued efforts of the podcast are funded by the Viticulture Extension Program at Oregon State University.

Audio mixed by John Adams.

Diagnosing vineyard nutrient issues isn't simple. In this episode, Dr. Patty Skinkis and viticulture expert Fritz Westover share practical strategies for soil and tissue testing, interpreting results, and timing nutrient applications for maximum efficiency. Perfect for growers, consultants, and academics seeking actionable insights to optimize vineyard health and fruit quality. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

Show notes and links:

Learn more about the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project: https://highresvineyardnutrition.com/

Learn more about Fritz Westover

• Website: https://www.vineyardadvising.com/
• Podcast: https://www.vineyardundergroundpodcast.com/
• Virtual Viticulture Academy: https://www.virtualviticultureacademy.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritz-westover-8660797

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 3 | The Grapevine "Blood Test" (Paul Schreiner)
• Season 1, Episode 8 | Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 3, Episode 9 | Digging Deeper to Decode Vine Tissue Results (Cain Hickey)

Podcast listener survey: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvkyFYGqwy23AWi

This podcast was funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAP) grant. Project Award Number: 2020-51181-32159. Continued efforts are supported by funding from the Viticulture Extension Program at Oregon State University.

Audio mixed by John Adams.

Have you ever wondered how vineyard nutrient guidelines are determined? It is through real-world applications and Extension collaboration. Dr. Cain Hickey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Viticulture at Penn State Extension talks about a statewide vineyard nutrition project he is conducting to set the baseline for commercial vineyards in Pennsylvania. Discover how tissue sampling is linked with vine health and wine quality outcomes to develop regional nutrient guidelines. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

Learn more about the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project.

Learn more about Cain Hickey.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

• PennState Wine & Grape Team
• PennState Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 3 | The Grapevine "Blood Test" (Paul Schreiner)
• Season 1, Episode 8 | Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Matt Fidelibus)
• Season 1, Episode 10 | Defining Economic Value of Vineyard Nutrient Management (John Woodill)
• Season 2, Episode 1 | Research is at Two-Way Street (Patty Skinkis)
• Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (Emily Hodson)

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This podcast is funded through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative Coordinated Agricultural Projects (CAP) grant. Project Award Number: 2020-51181-32159.

Audio mixed by John Adams.