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

March 26, 2024 Cranberry Station Newsletter
Weather Summary October 2023

2024-2026 Chart Book

April 10, 2024

The 2024-2026 Chart Book has arrived!  We are offering drive-thru pickup times available in April. Please click here for dates and times. 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 April 26, 2024, 7:30-9:00 AM and 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 10, 2024

Dee model (base 44 and Jan 1):109.7 F

WI simple (base 41 and April 7): 78.8 F

WI complex (base 41, max 86 and April 7): 94.8 F

Insect Clinics

Be Informed! Insect Clinics are scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at UMass Cranberry Station (AD Makepeace Meeting Room and Entomology Lab). Both sessions are being held in-person from 8-10 AM (2 credits each meeting) and it's FREE to participate. For more information click here.

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