Congressman Eric Burlison, along with his Chief of Staff Aaron Calkins and staff members Steve Helms and Jered Taylor visited the Fruit Experiment Station today. They were welcomed by Missouri State University Executive Vice President Zora Mulligan, Darr College of Agriculture Interim Dean Dr. Melissa Bledsoe and Department Head Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang and numerous faculty, staff … [Read more...] about Congressman Eric Burlison visited the Fruit Experiment Station
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GDD base 50 = 1171. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System https://door.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape Phenology and GDD accumulation
GDD base 50 = 994. We track GDD at http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp and rate the phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System https://door.extension.wisc.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Photos to follow... … [Read more...] about Grape Phenology and GDD accumulation
The first Japanese Beetle of the season has been spotted in the vineyard. … [Read more...] about Japanese Beetle has arrived
The new Cima sprayer for spraying grapes and small fruit arrived. The old sprayer had been in use for several years and we are excited to have a new one. Before it can be used, it needs to be calibrated to make sure we applying the proper amount and providing the proper coverage. Steven finished the assembly of the sprayer once it arrived and Randy, Tom, Shelia and Jennifer … [Read more...] about New Cima Sprayer