Each Annual Meeting, we host an academic poster session featuring presentations from students, university extension staff, community partners, & other scientific professionals showcasing cutting-edge research in sustainable winegrowing. This year's biodiversity-focused poster session was held on April 2nd at the Allison Inn in Newberg, Oregon. This year's posters were curated by Dr. Eleanor Gaines, Director of the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center at Portland State University within the Oregon State University’s Institute for Natural Resources. Posters represent the views and research of their authors, and do not necessarily reflect those of LIVE, its Board of Directors, technical committees, or published standards. Please consult with your local technical committee chair if you have questions. View this year's posters:
10 Tough Weeds and How to Manage Them
Jacob Rose, MEM | Institute for Natural Resources, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Invasive Species Hotline & iMapInvasives
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Adapting to a Difficult Grape Market with Minimal Farming Techniques
Sam Heim and Dr. Patty Skinkis | Oregon State University
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Bees and Vineyards: Practices to Support Pollinators and Wine Production
Dr. Emily A. Carlson | Pollinator Partnership
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Biodiversity Between Vines: Common, Rare, and Weedy Plants in Willamette Valley Vineyards
Nora Dunkirk | Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, Citizens Rare Plant Watch Program
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Combining Low-Cost, Organic Control of the Woody Invasic Ailanthus Altissima with Production of Edible Mushrooms
Janell K. Baran | Blue Owl Hollow Tree Farm and Blue Owl Garden Emporium
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Investigating Linkage of Rootstock Parentage to Vine Water Stress Response
Grace E. Lilly and Dr. Patty Skinkis | Oregon State University
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Understanding Local Ecological Context through Historic and Contemporary Vegetation Maps
Ray Brunner | Institute for Natural Resources
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Van Duzer Oaks: Biological & Conservation Assessment Soils & Relevant Species
Riley Teske, Ada Rickard, Rose Grimson, & Christian Crow | Willamette University
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Oak Hubs
This spring, LIVE partnered with a group of environmental science students from Willamette University to distribute oak saplings to our members. Their group, called Growing Oaks, was formed to promote the growth and protection of the Oregon Oak. This spring collaboration was the beginning of a...
Vineyard Standards Updates for 2022
Each year, LIVE's Joint Technical Committee meets to review our vineyard standards and discuss key pest determinations, testing requirements, and new chemistry evaluations. Updates for the 2022 growing season are below and the final documents are at livecertified.org/certify. Contact LIVE staff to be connected with your Regional Tech Committee chair.