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WineEast All 12 sequencing plans are included in this book. The Morris-Oldridge System prompted development of more than 40 different machines and attachments to mechanize vineyard operations that had required hand labor. Some of the equipment already existed, but many devices had to be developed specifically to carry out each operation according to the defined sequences of the Morris-Oldridge System. In 2002, a U.S. patent for "vineyard apparatus, system and method for vineyard mechanization" was issued to the University of Arkansas. Oxbo International Corp. in Clear Lake, Wis., acquired the license to the Morris-Oldridge System and began manufacturing and marketing equipment as the vMech Vineyard Mechanization System. When Oxbo acquired Korvan in 2004, the system became known as the Korvan Vineyard System before being renamed the Oxbo Vineyard Mechanization System. A commercial verification of Morris- Oldridge System vineyard operations began in the Central Coast region of California in Justin Morris and Pamela Brady's vineyard mechanization book details major trellis configurations used throughout the world. 2002; the results are published with tables. Three studies conclude the first part of the book: a grower's perspective by Hank Ashby, manager of French Camp Vineyards (see Wines & Vines' March 2011 interview with Ashby, "Paso Robles Vineyard Manager Discusses Mechanization"); research on the economics of vineyard mechanization by Michael R. Thomsen, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at the University of Arkansas, and a case study by Greg T. Berg, company viticulturist at Oxbo International, and R. Keith Striegler at the Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology at the University of Missouri. Wine in Print The second part of the book is devoted to vineyard mechanization in key grapegrowing regions of the world. Five vineyard experts contributed essays about the background, current status and future outlook of vineyard mechanization in Europe and Australia: Cesare Intrieri, Italy; Bruno Tisseyre, France; Hans-Peter Schwarz, Germany; Vincente Sotes, Spain, and Peter Clingeleffer, Australia. In each of these countries there have been different challenges that have had to be met. Their goals, however, remain the same. Extensive references and a bibliography make this book a valuable reference as well as a comprehensive presentation of vineyard mechanization. More than 125 photos, most of them color, are an important complement to the text. This book is must-have reading for anyone interested in grapegrowing. WE "Vineyard Mechanization: Development and Status in the United States and in Major Grape Producing Regions of the World," edited by Justin R. Morris and Pamela L. Brady, is published by the American Society for Horticultural Science in Alexandria, Va. Fresh Corks Directly From Portugal 4th Generation Family Cork Producer All Natural Cork Closures Free Branding Free is Better Free Shipping Ask about our Progressive Discounts Phone (203) 681-7743 Cell (860) 335-0667 email: reliablecork@gmail.com www.reliablecorksolutions.com 94 Wines & Vines nOVeMBeR 2011