Extension Services and Publications
The New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based publications to benefit people of the industry as well as people of the community in their business and in their pleasure. Most publications can be viewed on line as well as in a printable PDF format. A variety of topics are available pertaining to grape growing and wine making as well as other aspects of the industry.
- New Mexico Cooperative Extension Publications
- Economic and Consumer Issues Impacting the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growing Industries
- Other Institutions
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NMSUExtension Plant Sciences Website
Wikipedia
New Mexico Cooperative Extension Publications
Proper pruning is key to good production. Learn the purpose of pruning and the importance of a good training system tailored to the particular variety. Prunning Grapes to The Four-Arm Kniffin System, a publication put out by Extension Plant Sciences at New Mexico State University, explains the particulars of using this training system. - Printable version
A publication from the NMSU cooperative extension Service, Growing Grapes in New Mexico discusses the cultivars best suited for New Mexico as well as planting, training, and pruning. Other important information on preperation of soils, fertilizers, disease, grape insects, and weed control can be found in this publication. - Printable version
Cultivars(varieties)are best selected based on climate conditions. Grape Cultivars for North-Central New Mexico are described in this publication put out by the NMSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Cooperative Extension Service. - Printable version
Vine growers can use thier own cuttings to expand their vineyards. Vineyard Propagation From Cuttings describes how to select the approriate vines to take cuttings from, as well as when and how you should do it. information about storing cuttings and planting them later on down the road can also be found in this publication put out by the NMSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Cooperative Extension Service. - Printable version
Economic and Consumer Issues Impacting the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growing Industries
A publication from the NMSU Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business, Economic and Consumer Issues Impacting the New Mexico Wine and Grape Growing Industries by Phillip J. La Vine, a graduate research assistant at New Mexico State University in 1999. and Dr. William D. Gorman, Professor , New Mexico State University Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business, is a comprehensive look at the wine industry in New Mexico. The report provides the industry and interested parties with the following:
The estimated economic impact of the winery and grape growing businesses in New Mexico.
Summary of winery operations including wines produced and marketing programs by New Mexico Wineries.
Summary of grape production in New Mexico including acreage, yields and needs.
A summary of buying habits and consumers attending wine festivals in New Mexico.
Other Institutions
Access to resources and publications from other Universities and programs.
Midwest Grape Production Guide. Ohio State University.
The Cost of Growing Wine Grapes in Colorado. Colorado State University.
The Mid-Atlantic Wine Grape Growers Guide. North Carolina State University and Virginia Tech University.
2005 Wine Grape Research Report- San Joaquin Valley. University of California.
Growing Wine Grapes in Maritime Western Washington. Washington State University.
Bird Control In Vineyards Using Alarm and Distress Call. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture.