Missouri State University hosted the National Delta Tau Alpha convention this year and on Friday the group spent part of the day touring the Fruit Experiment Station. Delta Tau Alpha (DTA) is the Agriculture Honor Society. DTA promotes and recognizes scholarship and leadership accomplishments of agricultural students while emphasizing character development, enhancing … [Read more...] about Delta Tau Alpha National Convention Tours Fruit Experiment Station
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
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
Today we celebrated our Christmas Luncheon and Marilyn Odneals' retirement. Marilyn has dedicated 40 years to Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station. She will be greatly missed by everyone. As as surprise, her son Weston (who is currently serving overseas in the military) and her brother Bob and his wife Lily (who live out of state) joined us via zoom. Thanks to … [Read more...] about Marilyn Odneals’ Retirement Party
The Missouri State USA Staff Ambassadors, led by Debbie Donnellan, toured the State Fruit Experiment Station today. Welcomed by Dr. Hwang, the EPSNR Department Head, everyone introduced themselves. We then talked about the Experiment Station and then tasted the Missouri State University Winery and Distillery produced wines. Jeremy Emery, Shelia Long, and Pam Turner ran the … [Read more...] about USA Staff Ambassadors tours the State Fruit Experiment Station