TWGGA 2025 Annual Conference

Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming vineyard management. This session will explore real-time monitoring, forecasting, and control systems that empower grape growers to optimize production, improve efficiency, and adapt to changing conditions

Uncertainty is a constant in agriculture, and grape growers face unique risks from weather, pests, and other unpredictable challenges. This session will demystify the essentials of grape crop insurance, covering what it is, how it works, and how to determine the right coverage for your vineyard.

Join Colleen C. Myles, PhD, for an engaging session that delves into the progress and future of sustainability in Texas wine. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the first phase of the “Roadmap to Sustainability in Texas Wine” project, highlighting key insights and achievements. Dr. Myles will then moderate a conversation with project participants, focusing on where the Texas wine industry has been and where it aspires to go in its sustainability journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to actively participate, share their perspectives, and help shape the next phase of this important initiative.

The selection of the planting stock for a particular vineyard site is one of the most consequential decisions for the production of high-quality grapes. The use of clean grapevines (certified, disease-free) should be an integral part of such decisions because it has a direct impact on the successful establishment of vines, their survival and growth rate, as well as the quality of fruit. Additionally, certified planting stock reduce the presence of detrimental pathogens in newly established vineyards, help maintain vineyard health, and reduce production uncertainties. Information on the production of clean grapevine material in the country and some of the best practices for maintaining plant health and integrity will be provided and discussed.