Top 5 Podcast Episodes of 2025: Real-World Knowledge for Vineyard Professionals

Presented by Vineyard Team, the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast continued to be a go‑to resource for vineyard and winery professionals, delivering timely, practical insights straight from researchers and growers shaping the future of sustainable viticulture. From hybrid grapes and soil health to AI‑driven climate strategies and market dynamics, last year’s five most listened‑to episodes offered information listeners can apply immediately in their operations. 

1. Beyond Foxy: The Case for Hybrid Winegrapes 

Episode 274 | Listen now 
Forget everything you thought you knew about hybrid grapes. Adam Huss (Centralas Cellars) makes the case for these resilient, quality-driven varieties and why they’re gaining traction in a warming world. 

2. Fungicide Resistance in Powdery and Downy Mildew: 10 Years of Vineyard Research 

Episode 278 | Listen now 
Ismail Ahmed Ismail (South Australian Research and Development Institute) unpacks a decade of data on fungicide resistance. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep your spray program effective. 

3. A Vineyard Research Site to Study Soil Health 

Episode 262 | Listen now 
Healthy soils make better wine—and better business. Devin Rippner (USDA-ARS/Washington State University) explains how one long-term research site is changing the way we think about soil management. 

4. AI Finds New Grape Growing Regions as Climate Changes 

Episode 260 | Listen now 
Joel Harms (McGill University) takes us into the future with AI-powered models predicting where vineyards can thrive as the climate shifts. It’s a mind-bending look at what’s coming next. 

5. Winegrape Market Trends of 2024 

Episode 259 | Listen now 
Audra Cooper and Eddie Urman (Turrentine Brokerage) break down what every grower needs to know about pricing, demand, and shifting varietal preferences— insights to help growers navigate change and stay profitable long-term. 

Why Listeners Keep Tuning In 

You don’t always have time to read research papers or attend conferences, but you can always hit play. This Podcast is designed for professionals on the go, with 30-minute-or-less episodes covering IPM, irrigation, nutrient management, and more. 

“The Sustainable Winegrowing podcast is a great way to stay up to date on the research and progress that is going on. I consider myself a production viticulturalist, so as I’m driving from one conference to the next, I love to listen.” 
— Terry Bates, Director,  Cornell University 

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Search for Sustainable Winegrowing on your favorite podcast app or visit www.vineyardteam.org/podcast to browse all episodes. Subscribe and make every drive a learning opportunity. 

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