GDD base 50 accumulation for April 23 = 97 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
The field crew endured the heat and replaced the cover on one of our greenhouses. The covering is 6-mil double layer plastic and a shade cloth. … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Cover Replaced
We calibrated the John Bean Sprayer today in preparation for applying dormant oil to the fruit trees. … [Read more...] about John Bean Sprayer Calibration
Dr. James Baker - Vice President for Research and Economic Development and International Programs, Dr. Erin Parrish - Director of Office of Research Administration, and Thomas Downs Esq. visited the Fruit Station today and met with Darr School of Agriculture Director Dr. Ronald Del Vecchio to discuss the current projects at the Fruit Station. After discussion the group toured … [Read more...] about Dr. James Baker, Dr. Erin Parrish and Thomas Downs, Esq. Visit the Fruit Station
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) was collected in the High Tunnel on the raspberry plants and identified by our Entomologist Dr. Maciej Pszczolkowski. The BMSB is native to East Asian and was introduced to the US in 1996. It has since been identified as a potential risk to agriculture and a nuisance to homeowners. BMSB feeds on a wide range of fruits, vegetables and other … [Read more...] about Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Found In High Tunnel