Weather-driven Grape IPM Forecast Models and Decision Aids from the Network for Environmental and Weather Awareness

Abstract

Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art, weather-driven grape IPM forecasts and viticulture decision aids to viticulture industries through the Network for Environment and Weather Awareness. In NY there are 31,000 acres of grapes producing 34million dollars worth of fruit, ranking third in grape production nationwide(2005 Ag Statistics). The grape industry has been estimated in creating3 billion dollars worth of economic impact in New York.