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.

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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.

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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.

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Are traditional "critical values" still the best guide for vineyard nutrient management? In this episode, Dr. Matthew Fidelibus joins Dr. Patty Skinkis to explore how applied research is reshaping our understanding of vine nutrition. From nutrient budgeting and rootstock effects to the role of leaf age in remote sensing, this conversation offers practical insights to make data-driven nutrition decisions for vine health and fruit quality and highlights future areas of research. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

Projects and resources mentioned in the podcast:

Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center

UC Digital Ag Lab

Related podcast episodes:

Season 1, Episode 8 | Honoring the Past, Building the Future (Matt Fidelibus)

Season 1, Episode 3 | The Grapevine "Blood Test" (Paul Schreiner)

Season 1, Episode 7 | Precision Tools for All Vineyards, Great and Small (Ali Pourreza)

Season 2, Episode 7 | Precision Ag Requires Sensors and Models with Feedback Loops (Ali Pourreza)

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

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Dr. Nick Dokoozlian of Gallo shares how cross-sector collaboration is transforming vineyard nutrition management. From remote sensing to sustainability, he highlights the power of data, teamwork, and long-term vision through projects like HiRes and GrapeX to assist growers with complex decision-making. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

Projects referenced in the podcast:

• HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project
• GrapeX – Grape Remote sensing Atmospheric Profile and Evaporation eXperiment
• OpenET-open access satellite ET data for water management

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1 | How it All Started (Russ Smithyman)
• Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (Emily Hodson)
• Season 3, Episode 5 | Tailoring Vineyard Nutrition from Soil to Wine (Anji Perry)
• Season 3, Episode 6 | Building Bridges: How NGRA Connects Science and Industry (Donnell Brown)

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Follow the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project on social media!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_res_vineyardnutrition/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hires-vineyard-nutrition/

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.

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In this episode, Donnell Brown, President of the National Grape Research Alliance, joins Dr. Patty Skinkis to explore how NGRA bridges science and industry. Learn how collaborative research initiatives like the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project are developed, funded, and implemented to drive innovation across the American grape industries. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

For more information NGRA and supported projects

• Website: https://graperesearch.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graperesearch/
• X: https://twitter.com/GrapeResearch
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graperesearch/
• The Efficient Vineyard Project
• VitisGen
• PhytoPatholoBot (PPB) Project

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1 | How it All Started (Russ Smithyman)
• Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (Emily Hodson)
• Season 3, Episode 5 | Tailoring Vineyard Nutrition from Soil to Wine (Anji Perry)

We need your feedback! If you have been enjoying the podcast, please complete this brief survey: https://beav.es/GuB

Follow the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project on social media!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_res_vineyardnutrition/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hires-vineyard-nutrition/

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.

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Anji Perry of J. Lohr Vineyards shares her practical approach to vineyard nutrition, emphasizing sustainability and precision. She outlines five core factors she uses to guide nutrient decisions: soil quality, water quality, YAN (Yeast Assimilable Nitrogen), leaf analysis, and visual symptoms. Anji discusses the importance of nitrogen and potassium in vine health and wine quality, and how site-specific strategies and minimal fertilization can lead to better outcomes. She also highlights the promise of precision viticulture and the need for updated nutrient guidelines to support long-term vineyard productivity and sustainability.

Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

For more information about Anji Perry:

• J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
• National Grape Research Alliance
• Women Who Influence The Wine World

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1 | How it All Started (Russ Smithyman)
• Season 3, Episode 4 | Vineyard Nitrogen and Potassium Impacts on Wine Quality (Emily Hodson)

We need your feedback! If you have been enjoying the podcast, please complete this brief survey: https://beav.es/GuB

Follow the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project on social media!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hi_res_vineyardnutrition/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hires-vineyard-nutrition/

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.

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Emily Hodson, winemaker at Veritas Vineyard and Winery, highlights the role of nitrogen and potassium in wine quality. She addresses challenges with high potassium in Virginia soils and promotes organic nutrients and precise vineyard management. Her involvement in Winemakers Research Exchange and the HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Project, is leading to practical, science-based solutions for viticulture and winemaking improvements in Virginia and beyond. Podcast transcript is available at http://beav.es/5GD.

Related podcast episodes:

• Season 1, Episode 1 | How it All Started (Russ Smithyman)
• Season 1, Episode 11 | Vineyard to Winery – Looking Beyond YAN (Amanda Stewart)
• Season 2, Episode 11| Virginia Nitrogen Trials – A Tale of Two Cultivars (Dana Acimovic)
• Season 2, Episode 9 | Does Vineyard Nitrogen Impact Wine sensory? (Megan Mershon)

We need your feedback! If you have been enjoying the podcast, please complete this brief survey: https://beav.es/GuB

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.

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