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The mission of the UMass Cranberry Station is to maintain and enhance the economic viability of the Massachusetts cranberry industry through research, extension and to serve the public welfare by supporting economic development and protection of the environment. We have specialists in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Environmental Physiology, Plant Nutrition/Cultural Practices, Weed Science/Integrated Pest Management, and Floriculture. The Cranberry Station, located in southeastern Massachusetts, is recognized as a leader in the United States and worldwide for research and outreach programs on cranberry culture. |
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• Please click here for current Frost Tolerance photos. Frost Tolerance info can now be found under the tab Crop Information, located at the top of the page.
• The 2013 Chartbook has been mailed out to subscribers. It is is now available online and in print here at the Station.
• The April 2013 Newsletter is now available.
• The March 2013 Weather is now available.
• The 2013 Preliminary Keeping Quality Forecast is now available.
• Presentations from the 2013 Pesticide Safety Training are available online through UMass Scholarworks.
• Worker Protection Training - Dates for training here at the Cranberry Station are: May 29 and June 26, from 2-4pm, with a $5 fee for manual. If you have a pesticide license, you do not need this class. Please contact Marty Sylvia at 508-295-2212 x 20 to register or for more info.
• Presentations from the 2013 Cranberry Management Update Meeting are now available online through UMass Scholarworks.
• Prices have been slashed on 100th items: t-shirts, polo shirts, water bottles. Stop in to see what we have!
• The UMass Amherst Center for Agriculture has published the following article related to the 2012 crop: Massachusetts Cranberry Harvest Strong in Challenging Year.
• The IPM message is not currently active. You may also call: 508.295.2212 ext. 60.
• Section 18 Emergency Permit for 2012 QuinStar Use Approved by EPA. Click here for 4L label, 75DF label, 4L reporting form, and 75DF reporting form.
• A new Cranberry Health Research Center has been established at UMass Dartmouth. This endeavor is funded by the UMass President's Office Science and Technology Initiative. Learn more about the Center at their website: Click Here
• For more information on the UMass Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training Program, go to www.youtube.com/UMEXTAgland. UMass Youtube videos (accessed by Smartphone or computer) teaches Massachusetts beginning farmers and established growers strategies for controlling microbial food safety hazards throughout all phases of production, havest, and post-harvest handling. This information also prepares growers for the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification process.
• BMPs now available online.
Now including: Massachusetts Farm Energy Best Management Practices Guides Sponsored by MDAR - MFEP's guides include equipment specifications, costs and payback periods and renewable energy technologies (2012)
• In 2010, the Cranberry Station celebrated its 100th anniversary. Donations to the endowment are still being accepted.
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