Special to Pelahatchie News
Muscadine producers gathered to learn about producing the specialty crop during a recent special event.
The 2026 Muscadine Field Day was on August 27 at the Mississippi State University McNeill Research Unit in Carriere. From 9 to 11 a.m., attendees learned from local experts in muscadine cultivation.
The event was co-hosted by the MSU Extension Service, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. Speakers from all three units held discussions on issues related to the growth of muscadines.
Topics included new leafhopper pests, selecting muscadine cultivars for success, and insect and disease management.
The Vitis x Muscadinia, or VxM, research project, was also discussed. MSU is one of 13 universities across the U.S. that have partnered for the project, which is focused on developing a hybrid grape for quality and disease resistance.
Attendees, who ranged from commercial farmers to hobby producers, also explored passionfruit, learned about pesticide modes of action, learned about transitioning to an organic program, viewed winemaking equipment, and explored the vineyard for a fruit tasting.
MSU is an equal opportunity institution. For disability accommodation or other information, contact Eric Stafne at [email protected].
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