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UMass Cranberry Station

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.

News

In This Issue:

2024 UMass Cranberry Pesticide Safety Meeting and Chart Book Order Form

Our website is currently going through some updates. To request a hard copy of the March 26, 2024 Cranberry Station Newsletter please email Robyn Hardy at rmhardy@umass.edu.

 

2024 Preliminary Keeping Quality Forecast

The forecast is for VERY POOR preliminary keeping quality. To read more about the 2024 preliminary keeping quality click here.

2024-2026 Chart Book

The 2024-2026 Chart Book has arrived!  You can pick up your copy or You can choose to have your copy mailed to you, the  mailing fee is $8 (per book). Please contact Robyn Hardy rmhardy@umass.edu or 508-970-7635.

 

WPS Training for Handlers

Training dates have be scheduled for WPS Training for Handlers on Friday May 17, 2024, 7:30-9:00 AM and Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:30-9:00 AM. Cost is $5 per person. To attend a training and for more information click here.

Growing Degree Days (GDD) until April 28, 2024

Dee model (base 44 and Jan 1):157.8 F

WI simple (base 41 and April 7): 160 F

WI complex (base 41, max 86 and April 7): 200.6 F