Sustainable Winegrowing

308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management

April 16, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Making the best sustainable farming decisions isn't about choosing one solution; it's about weighing the best strategies for your vineyard.   Lucas Pope, Vice President of Altera Solutions, shares how growers can balance performance, cost, and long-term impact by understanding trade-offs. Lucas dives into developing a vineyard for efficiency, the best irrigation setup, composting, herbicide-free practices, and fungicide resistance, while emphasizing collaboration with clients to select the best approach for each unique site.   Resources:   117: Grapevine Mildew Control with UV Light 219: Intelligent Sprayers to Improve Fungicide Applications and Save Money 302: New Cover Crop Tool for Western Growers Alterra Solutions Healthy Soils Playlist Pre-Season Checklist for Powdery Mildew Management | DPR 1 - O; CCA 1 - IPM<span class= "EOP SCXW54302719 BCX8" data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":120,

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