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Sprayer Calibration

March 2, 2022 by Jennifer Morganthaler

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

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MSU Plant Science Lab Students Visit the Fruit Station

October 13, 2021 by Jennifer Morganthaler

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

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MSU Plant Science Lab Students Tour The Fruit Station

October 16, 2019 by Jennifer Morganthaler

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

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Gourd Plot Progress

July 2, 2019 by Jennifer Morganthaler

Randy, Jeremy, Tom and Shelia  worked hard yesterday to prepare the garden plot for the gourds.  Plastic mulch and drip irrigation were laid and we will be installing cattle panels for some of the smaller gourds to grow on. The gourds were started in the greenhouse and will be transplanted to the field.   … [Read more...] about Gourd Plot Progress

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Storm Damage

May 20, 2019 by Jennifer Morganthaler

More storm damage occurred on Saturday May 18th as a quick storm with high winds passed through. The weather equipment recorded 55.3 mph winds.  We lost landscape trees as well as 3 apples trees, 1 cherry tree, the blueberry netting, and a fence. Luckily the tree that recently suffered a lightening strike is still standing, just a little bit … [Read more...] about Storm Damage

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