New Staff In January we recently welcomed a new staff member, Andrew (Drew) J. Makowski. Drew has accepted the role as Lab Manager and Research Scientist. Although Drew isn’t originally from Iowa, he has lived in the midwest for most […] Read Moreabout Through the Grapevine: Service Lab Update
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New Cold Hardy Grape: Clarion
Clarion The University of Minnesota Grape Breeding Program has made significant contributions and their releases could very well be considered the reason we have a wine industry in Iowa and the Midwest today. Interspecific cultivars such as Frontenac, Marquette, La […] Read Moreabout New Cold Hardy Grape: Clarion
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ISU Winery 2021 Wines Sold
Only at Cyclone Liquors These past several weeks have been very busy for us at Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute. As many of you may know this past May we proudly announced that we bottled our first batch of […] Read Moreabout Through the Grapevine:
ISU Winery 2021 Wines Sold
MIDWEST FRUIT PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDE 2023-2024
Citation: Citation: Beckerman, J., Bessin, R., Welty, C., Athey, K., Wahle, E., Lewis, D., Long, E., Joshi, N., Guedot, C., Meyer, S., Strang, J., Gaulthier, N. 2022. Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide 2023-2024.Available online at: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/extension/_docs/id-465.pdf Abstract: This guide provides […] Read Moreabout MIDWEST FRUIT PEST MANAGEMENT GUIDE 2023-2024
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Wine Grapes 2019
Citation: Angela M. Shaw, Smaranda Andrews, Jennie Savits, Melanie Ivey, et al.. “Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Table Grapes” (2019)Available at: http://works.bepress.com/angela_shaw/33/ Abstract: The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) focuses on the reduction and prevention of food safety risks. […] Read Moreabout Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Wine Grapes 2019
Ensuring Food Safety in Wineries
Citation: Angela M. Shaw, Smaranda Andrews, Jennie Savits, Melanie Ivey, et al.. “Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Table Grapes” (2019)Available at: http://works.bepress.com/angela_shaw/33/ Abstract: Wineries in the United States must adhere to regulations when selling wine, including those regarding food […] Read Moreabout Ensuring Food Safety in Wineries