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A Mississippi State University Extension Service researcher is hoping to help expand the niche for passionfruit growers

A Mississippi State University Extension Service researcher is hoping to help expand the niche for passionfruit growers

Eric Stafne says there are a few different ways to prune blueberries, depending on what you want to achieve with your plants.

US: Blueberry crop may see effects of cold and wet weather Mississippi’s recent bout of bad weather came at a critical time for producers of blueberries, the state’s largest commercial fruit crop. Blueberries can be easily damaged by cold weather, but the timing of mid-February’s icy weather limited the potential damage. “Fortunately, most blueberry flower buds were still tight, which reduced damage,” said Eric Stafne, fruit and nut specialist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service. “This was especially true of rabbiteye varieties, which is the most common type gr...

Can your plants survive the snow, ice and record low temperatures? Can your plants survive the snow, ice and record low temperatures? By Roslyn Anderson | February 17, 2021 at 8:43 PM CST - Updated February 17 at 9:15 PM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Record freezing temperatures combined with the snow and ice and are taking their toll on some plants. With temperatures in the teens and below freezing for several days, some plants have taken a beating. Plant experts share what you can expect. Horticulturist Felder Rushing says despite below freezing temperatures, many varieties of plants will su...