Post-winter freeze: Pruning and vineyard recovery webinar
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EmailThis free educational session on February 26 will provide practical tools for growers to respond to freeze damage and prepare for a successful season ahead.
Many grape-growing regions across Michigan experienced severe and prolonged cold events this winter. With extended periods of low temperatures, field observations and cold-hardiness models suggest that some vineyards may be facing varying levels of freeze injury and bud damage, particularly in more cold-sensitive grape varieties.
To support growers during this critical time, Michigan State University Extension is offering a free webinar at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026, focused on post-winter freeze assessment, pruning adjustments and vineyard recovery strategies. This session is designed to help growers better understand how extreme winter conditions affect grapevines and to provide practical steps for making informed management decisions heading into the upcoming growing season.
Topics will include key factors influencing grapevine cold hardiness, winter vine physiology, methods for evaluating bud mortality, and effective approaches to pruning and early-season vineyard management.
Whether you are already seeing signs of damage or simply want to be prepared, this webinar will offer research-based guidance to help you respond effectively and support vineyard recovery for a successful season ahead.
Growers are encouraged to join this timely and informative session.
We look forward to having you with us!
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