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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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• The IPM message has been updated as of May 3rd. You may also call: 508.295.2212 ext. 60. Photos of winter moth and dodder seedling are posted.
• FROST ADVISORY
Info and current photos of frost tolerance as of April 17, 2012 are available under the Crop Information/Crop History tab above, or click here.
• The March 2012 Weather is now available.
• The April 2012 Newsletter is now available.
• The 2012 Preliminary Keeping Quality Forecast is available under Crop Information.
• 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.
• The 2012 Chartbook is complete has gone out in the mail, or click here to view the online version.
• See Calendar page (or click here) for updated Pesticide Training and Workshop dates.
• All of the presentations from this year's Cranberry Management Update are now posted online through Scholarworks: click on "Powerpoint Presentationsfrom past UMass Cranberry Station Extension Meetings".
• 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
• In 2010, the Cranberry Station celebrated its 100th anniversary. Donations to the endowment are still being accepted.
• 100th anniversary memorabilia for sale
• 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.
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