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At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Shade for High Tunnel

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We thought that putting some shade cloth over the high tunnel might help alleviate some of the white drupe disorder (caused by solar radiation) on the rasbperries. They are loaded with fruit and another hot spell is in the forecast.

The shadecloth is positioned using rope attached to the ends and sides.
The shadecloth is positioned using rope attached to the ends and sides.
Randy gets a lift in the Brownie to catch the side ropes and hand them to Scott to tie down.
Randy gets a lift in the Brownie to catch the side ropes and hand them to Scott to tie down.
Clayton, Jeremy and Chris tie down the other side.
Clayton, Jeremy and Chris tie down the other side.

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