What's happening in the field?

At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

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We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop.  The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools.  Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching.   … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

Mushroom update

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During the summer, we did a trial run to produce oyster mushrooms in bags to prepare for our Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop demonstration plantings. After working the process out, we prepared more bags for mushroom production in the high tunnel (reserving some for the well house Shroom Room as backup). We are using PoHu and Gray Dove oyster mushroom grain spawn. Dr. D. K. … [Read more...] about Mushroom update

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

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A grafting workshop was held April 11 at the Bond Learning Center in collaboration with MU Extension.  University of Missouri presenters were Patrick Byers, Regional Horticulture Specialist - Southwest Region and Kelly McGowan, Horticulture Educator - Greene County. Missouri State presenters were Dr. Martin Kaps, Research Professor and Jennifer Morganthaler, Clinical … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop