Rain or shine, we weren't kidding. We were lucky and caught a break in the rain and were able to have the hands on pruning workshop today. Susanne, Randy, Tom, Shelia and Jennifer discussed pruning tools, types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. The group received a demonstration and got to do some hands on pruning. … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
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An Apple Grafting Workshop was held today at the Fruit Experiment Station. This event was a collaboration with MSU, MU Extension and K-State Extension. Workshop Coordinators were Jennifer Morganthaler - MSU, Patrick Byers, Kelley McGowan, Tamra Reall - MU, and Zachary Hoppenstedt, K-State. The workshop included a presentation on different types of grafting as well as … [Read more...] about Apple Grafting Workshop
It's almost that time and as the temperatures warm up everything will start growing and need protection, so we took advantage of some of the nicer days in late February to work on sprayer calibration. Sprayer Calibration is an important step in Orchard and Vineyard Management so you can be more efficient with coverage which can save money on supplies and avoid damage to plants … [Read more...] about Sprayer Calibration