WEEKEND 1 (March 19-20, 2021)
Yield Potential and Fruit Quality in Cold-hardy Grapes
Dr. Amaya Atucha, Assistant Professor/Fruit Crop Specialist, University of Wisconsin-
Madison
Variety Selection and an Update on New Varieties
Tom Plocher, Renowned Cold Climate Grape Breeder, Hugo, MN
Dr. Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Professor in High Value Crop Production, North Dakota
State University
Dr. Matt Clark, Assistant Professor in Grape Breeding and Enology, University of
Minnesota
Insurance Options for Montana Grape Producers*
Marni Walter, USDA Risk Management, Billings, MT
*This is only a partial recording that begins about halfway through Marni’s presentation. We
apologize for not having a full recording available!
Weed Management Practices in Vineyards
Dr. Sushila (Sushi) Chaudhari, Assistant Professor in Edible Specialty Crops/Weed
Science Program, Dept. of Horticulture, Michigan State University
Nutrient Management for Cold Hardy Grapes
Dr. Carl Rosen, Dept. Head and Professor, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate, University
of Minnesota
Dr. Carl Rosen PDF Slides
Montana State University Specialty Crop Lightning Talks
Patrick Mangan, Missoula County Extension Horticultural Agent, Montana State
University
Amy Darling, Vineyard Program Manager, Western Agricultural Research Center,
Montana State University
Dr. Zach Miller, Superintendent at Western Agricultural Research Center, Asst.
Professor of Horticulture, Montana State University
Katrina Mendrey, Apple Program Manager, Western Agricultural Research Center,
Montana State University
Patrick Mangan PDF Slides
Amy Darling PDF Slides
WEEKEND 2 (March 26-27, 2021)
How to Manage Phenolic Compounds in Grapes and Wines
Dr. Aude Watrelot, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Enology,
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University
Dr. Aude Watrelot PDF Slides
Practical Barrel Use, Selection, and Maintenance
Drew Horton, Enology Specialist, Grape Breeding and Enology Project, University of
Minnesota
Drew Horton PDF Slides
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Between Growers and Wineries
Bob Thaden, President of Montana Grape & Wine Association; Owner of Tongue River
Winery/Vineyard, Miles City, MT
Establishing a Winery: A Panel Discussion
Brian McGuire, Owner, Vineyard and Business manager at Willow Mountain Winery,
Corvallis, MT
Dan Murphy, Owner and Winemaker at White Raven Winery, Columbia Fall, MT
Ben Griffith, Owner and Winemaker at Watchdog Winery/Vineyard, Dixon, MT
Bob Thaden, President of Montana Grape & Wine Association; Owner of Tongue River
Winery/Vineyard, Miles City, MT
Considerations in Establishing an American Viticultural Area
Dr. Greg Jones, Linfield University – Evenstad Center for Wine Education, McMinnville,
OR
MTGWA Annual Meeting 2021
Led by Bob Thaden, President of Montana Grape & Wine Association
