Our student interns presented information on their work experiences and summer projects this afternoon. Dr. Hwang organized the presentations and Dr. Elliott praised the work of all of the students. "Students working on research that solves key problems is one of the activities at the top of my list. Faculty and staff are using our knowledge and experience to develop an … [Read more...] about MSU Student intern presentations wrap up the summer program
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Today, Susanne Howard coordinated a tour for the George Washington Carver Camp high school group with faculty and staff from the Springfield campus. Randy Stout took the group on a hay ride, Dr. Martin Kaps presented information on fruit crops and Randy Kreusuer, Kallie Calus and I helped the group harvest raspberries in the high tunnel. Susanne continued on a campus tour with … [Read more...] about George Washington Carver Camp visits the experiment station.
Our home winemaking workshop was held today. Dr. Karl Wilker of MSU and Mr. Todd Frye of the Ozark Home Brewery gave the presentation on home winemaking, C. J. Odneal and Dr. Wilker led a tour of the winery and distillery along with a wine tasting, and Nathan Bock, a student intern specializing in grape production and I gave a tour of the vineyard at the end of the program. … [Read more...] about Home Winemaking Workshop held today
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 1735 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 Delaware, Mars Seedless and Sunbelt are showing color. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
We had a problem with Spotted Wing Drosophila last year when we caught some in traps and noted damage in our raspberries. Today, I harvested some early berries and put them in a solution of 1 cup sugar in a quart of water. After 1/2 hour, Drosophila larvae floated to the surfact. According the "Biology, Identification and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila" FSA7079 by Donn … [Read more...] about Testing for Drosophila larvae in raspberries