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At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

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We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop.  The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools.  Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching.   … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

2018 Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop held October 17 – 18

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The 2018 Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop was held on Wednesday and Thursday, October 17 - 18 at the State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove. Fifty-seven participants attended. Topics ranges from Ginger and Turmeric to Oyster mushroom production. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplant production was also featured. See https://ag.missouristate.edu/mtngrv/GHHT2018.htm for … [Read more...] about 2018 Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop held October 17 – 18

Delegation from the National Chung Hsing University of Taiwan visit the Fruit Experiment Station

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Six agriculture students and one faculty member from the National Chung Hsing University of Taiwan visited the State Fruit Experiment Station this morning before they went to visit Journagan Ranch in the afternoon. The students studied plant pathology, food science, agricultural business and other agriculture-related areas. They were introduced to our faculty and staff and then … [Read more...] about Delegation from the National Chung Hsing University of Taiwan visit the Fruit Experiment Station

South West China University Student Tour

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The South West China University students toured the State Fruit Experiment Station this morning. Thirty-seven people were in the group who were first greeted by Dr. Hwang and then introduced to faculty and staff. They then toured the field on hay wagons, visited the greenhouses and the went through the winery and distillery. We were successful dodging the raindrops! … [Read more...] about South West China University Student Tour