Marilyn Odneal is spraying Raspberries for mites. The raspberries are in the high tunnel. She is spraying from the outside in. She is dressed up in a light spray suit to keep the spray off her body. (I think she …
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = +913 (+291 departure from normal) at Mountain Grove http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp March 2012 GDD base 50: 306+913 = 1219 Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = +787 (+290 departure from normal) at Mountain Grove http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp March 2012 GDD base 50: 306+787 = 1093 Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf
John Avery, Horticulture Outreach, shares his knowledge and skill, leading a workshop that included a great presentation by Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist The 37 attendees gained good experience in the art and science of grafting.
Ellen Dettman of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, shares information on regulations and best practices for food preparation and sale.
The redbuds are blooming along with their pale companions, the white redbuds.
We are happy to report at the 2011 Mid-American wine competition. We took a GOLD Medal for our 2010 Norton and it was a Nominee for the Sweepstakes. This 2010 Norton was the first time we made a Norton varietal …
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 539 (+55 departure from normal) at Mountain Grove http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Observed broken shoots due to wind and storms. Cold, rainy weather prevalent during blossom for several …
Here is a photo of grape phompsis fungal disease on Vidal Blanc grapevines in our vineyard. This disease is fostered by wet weather.
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 240 (+110 departure from normal) at Mountain Grove http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf