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286: To Till or Not to Till: Impacts on Soil, Vines, and Vineyard Budgets

286: To Till or Not to Till: Impacts on Soil, Vines, and Vineyard Budgets

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Can no-till really work in low-rainfall, compaction-prone soils? Taylor Jones, Director of Viticulture at Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards in Santa Barbara, California shares insights from an 8-year vineyard floor trial comparing till vs. no-till practices. From vine vigor to soil health, microbial life to tractor fuel savings, Taylor reveals surprising data and offers practical advice for growers considering a shift in floor management. Resources: 262: A Vineyard Research Site to Study Soil Health 253: Regenerative Agriculture: The Path the Climate Change Resilience?211: Vineyard Nutrient Management Across the United StatesCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture's Healthy Soils InitiativeHealthy Soils PlaylistTaylor Jones | LinkedIn Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - DonateOnline Courses – DPR & CCA HoursSIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the yearVineyard Team – Become a Member
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