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GRAPE GRO WING Weed Badger Profil Alsace SAS Magnumvine Harvest Electronics weather station New Products for the Vineyard By Andrew Adams what's new for the vineyard in 2012. S New mower/tiller combo Weed Badger says its new tiller/mower combination allows growers to mow seasonal or permanent in-row cover crops using the mower head and then switch to the tillage head to use other tools. Grow- ers can use the new 4,000 Series to renew cover crops, sweep, rake, weed, perform tillage and incorporate soil amendments. Details: weedbadger.com. Transformer soil addition The Transformer soil addition developed by Oro Agri Inc. reportedly creates a "water tillage" effect by improving water distribu- tion and drainage. Oro Agri says the prod- Profil Alsace trellising The Alsatian trellis system producer has launched full-scale distribution in the United States. Profil Alsace SAS offers a patented cross-arm lock system and steel vineyard posts that are 8, 8.5 and 9 feet tall. Profil says its system features hooks that ensure straight, tight wires and more options for wire placement. The posts and cross arms allow for mechanical harvest- ing. Profil Alsace partners with Central Valley Builders Supply in the United States. Details: profilalsace.us.com. Magnumvine Duarte Trees & Vines introduced the 24- inch "MagnumVine," which claims to offer Work beyond weed control with Weed Badger® Hill down made easy! Precision tools to take down soil. Paddle Wheel Badger Broom Model 4200 for 18-30 HP tractors Call or email factory-direct for pricing and availability. Come see us at Wineries Unlimited, Mar 28-29, 2012 Booth #350. 800-437-3392 • www.weedbadger.com 40 Wines & Vines MARCH 2012 97 Fall Street, PO Box 386 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 uppliers recently unveiled a host of new products that included ready-to-plant grapevines, chemical treatments, harvest- ing machines and data systems. The following is a sampling of uct is useful for compacted soil to create better water flow for improved soil aeration to stimulate root and plant growth and decrease water stress. The product contains alcohol ethoxylate and can also be used to clean drip lines. Details: oroagri.com. growers bigger, more developed green vines that come into production in shorter time and with uniform growth. The grapevines are delivered in a plastic container with virgin non-soil growing media and can serve as a replant in an existing vineyard. Details: duartenursery.com. Harvest Electronics weather stations Harvest Electronics says its new weather stations offer commercial grade telemetry customizable to any grower's needs and budget. Stations monitor essential weath- er information and can be linked to other vineyard sensors. Data is posted online, and alerts based on certain conditions can be sent via text message, voice mail and email. Details: harvest.com. New Oxbo harvester machine Oxbo describes its 6220 grape harvester as the result of a collaborative effort between growers and engineers that offers a new trunk-shaking picking head that RUN THE B&B WHILE THE GRAPES GROW! Great winery potential for historic 5BR, 5Bath B&B, 77 organic acre farm with beautiful lake view on Cayuga Wine Trail, in heart of Amish & horse country. $750,000 Visit: www.cayugasunrise.com Mel Russo Licensed Real Estate Broker/Owner Office: 315-568-9404 Cell: 315-246-3997 website: www.senecayuga.com e-mail: senecayuga@aol.com NEW!