The plastic on one of the greenhouses needed to be replaced. This needs to be done on a day with little wind and when the temperature is not too warm or too cold so that the material is easy to work with. It takes a full crew to make this work. … [Read more...] about Changing the plastic on the greenhouse
The first Japanese Beetle of the season has been spotted in the vineyard. … [Read more...] about Japanese Beetle has arrived
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
Cheri Hamilton's MSU Plant Science Lab Students visited the Fruit Station today to learn more about the research programs underway and some of the student internship and graduate assistanships opportunities that might be available. Photos coming soon. … [Read more...] about MSU Plant Science Lab Students Visit the Fruit Station
Instructor Cheri Hamilton and the Plant Science Lab class visited the Fruit Station today for a tour. The group met faculty and staff, toured the mushroom room, the tree arboretum, high tunnel, research field, and winery-distillery. We had a fun group and packed a lot into the afternoon. Photos to follow... … [Read more...] about MSU Plant Science Lab Students Tour The Fruit Station