Dr. Melissa Bledsoe's research is the cover feature of the newly released Mind's Eye magazine. This annual publication dives into the research of the incredible faculty at Missouri State University. Read an excerpt from her story: In recent years, the agriculture community has emphasized the importance of testing soil composition then improving the chemistry. Farmers may do … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Bledsoe
Happy national Drink Wine Day from the Darr College of Agriculture! Many may find ways to celebrate this special occasion, but our faculty celebrates in a way to honor our very own wine processing facility at the Fruit Experiment Station, located on the Mountain Grove campus. The Fruit Experiment Station has processed numerous award-winning wines from their grapes that are … [Read more...] about National Drink Wine Day
Roy Blunt currently serves as Missouri’s U.S. Senator. Senator Blunt has served in office since 2010 and continues to make an impact on both, rural and urban citizens within the Show-Me state. This past week, Senator Blunt visited Missouri State University’s award-winning Fruit Experiment Station, located on the Mountain Grove campus. Accompanying Senator Blunt was Ms. Sonya … [Read more...] about Senator Roy Blunt visits Darr College of Agriculture’s Mountain Grove Campus
Missouri’s rocky soil can make it difficult start a garden. According to Dr. Clydette Alsup-Egbers, associate professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, there’s a quick and easy way to overcome this obstacle. “One of the easiest ways I have found to establish a new garden is to basically create an instant raised bed,” said […] … [Read more...] about Make starting a garden quick, easy
Are you interested in learning more about high tunnel production practices? If so, mark your calendar for Thursday, July 23. The State Fruit Experiment Station is hosting a high tunnel workshop in Mountain Grove from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sessions include: High Tunnel Construction with Norman Kilmer, Morgan County Seed Tomato Production in High Tunnels with Patrick … [Read more...] about High Tunnel Workshop