Students in AGR 116 this summer at OTC came today for a tour of the Fruit Station. More details and photos to follow... … [Read more...] about OTC Students Visit Fruit Experiment Station
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
Each year as the Blueberries start to show color, the birds start to show up and wait. So netting is applied over the plants to protect them from the birds. The Southern Highbush blueberries are starting to show color first, so we are netting them this week. … [Read more...] about Blueberry Netting
On Friday April 21, 2023 Jacob Schneider, Instructor in Plant Science and Natural Resource, Dr. Chin-Feng Hwang, Department Head of Plant Science and Natural Resources, and Jinzi Fan a Programs Specialist with International Leadership and Training Center brought international students from Southwest University in Chongqing, China and Graduate Students from the International … [Read more...] about International Students from Southwest University Program in China and Graduate Students from the International Leadership Training Center Visited Mountain Grove
Luke Hurtt, Coordinator, Student Life and Development and Trace Winfrey, Director of Residence Life brought Missouri State West Plains Student Government Association (SGA) students by the Fruit Station for a visit and tour. The group received a welcome from available faculty and staff. Jennifer Morganthaler, Clinical Instructor and Orchard & Vineyard Manager gave an … [Read more...] about MSU West Plains SGA Visit