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
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
Each year netting is applied over the Blueberry plants to protect them from the birds. This year the field crew built a larger hoop style frame and sewed the netting together. The goal is not only to keep the birds from eating the fruit, but we hope to have less damage to the plants and fewer berries knocked off since the net is not touching the plants. This should also be … [Read more...] about Blueberry Netting
Faculty and students from UniCesumar, a private university in Maringá, Brazil visited the Fruit Station today. The students and faculty come to Missouri State for a short study away program in which they have classes and tour companies and operations across the entire state. Missouri State students and faculty will travel to Brazil later this month for a similar experience. … [Read more...] about Faculty and Students from UniCesumar University, Maringá Brazil Visit Fruit Station
MSU Plant Science Lab Students visited the Fruit Station yesterday. Jennifer presented an overview of the history and current research at the station. C. J. gave a tour of the distillery and winery, then Jennifer and Cheri gave a tour of the plantings in the field and high tunnel. Thanks again to C. J. for a great tour and to Cheri for bringing the students to see the … [Read more...] about MSU Plant Science Lab Students Visit the Fruit Station