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

Cranberry Station Newsletter 2024 Vol. 25:6
In This Issue:

Bogside Workshop/Field Day, news from the IPM/Weed lab, news from the Physiology/Nutrition lab, news from the Entomology lab and Station news

Weather Summary September 2024

2024 UMass Extension Pesticide Recertification Training Workshops

Fall 2024 UMass Extension pesticide recertification training workshops online via Zoom.  There are 6 workshops, most for all categories of pesticide certifications/licenses including Cat.30 Cranberry, being offered the first two weeks of November for 2 pesticide credits each. Cost is $60 per person, per workshop. 

  • Fungicides: Mode of Action/Bee Update: November 4, 2024
  • Pesticide Applicator Safety PPE and SDS: November 6, 2024
  • Groundwater Protection/Invasive Insects: November 7, 2024
  • Pesticides and Impacts on Wildlife: November 12, 2024
  • Pesticide Respirator Training: November 13, 2024
  • Resistance Management/Invasive Plants: November 14, 2024

Visit the Pesticide Education website to select a workshop and register, payment information will follow registration. Please contact Marty Sylvia at UMass Cranberry Station with questions or for more information (508-265-6921) martys@umass.edu.

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2025 UMass Cranberry Management Update Meeting

SAVE THE DATE! The UMass Cranberry Management Update Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. This will be a hybrid meeting. Meeting details and registration form will be available in our November newsletter.

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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.

 

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Naming Opportunities to Support Cranberry Research

Gifting opportunites are now available to directly support cranberry research! 

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