By Clint Thompson Florida strawberry growers are on the brink of planting this season’s crop. One University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) expert is cautioning producers about disease control. One disease specifically comes to mind, says Natalia Peres, professor of plant pathology at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. “I think Neopestalotiopsis is still … Read More
Last Chance to Preregister!
The last chance to preregister for the Florida Ag Expo is Nov. 5 before 11:59 p.m. The Expo is the premier gathering for specialty crop growers to learn and network. Join us at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) on Nov. 9 for the most exciting Expo yet. Arrive … Read More
Target Spot in Tomato: Growers Can Be More Efficient With Fungicide Sprays
By Clint Thompson Florida tomato growers need to be more efficient with their fungicide sprays for target spot disease. According to Gary Vallad, professor of plant pathology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, Florida, producers are currently spraying too many times when they don’t have to. … Read More
New Fusarium Wilt Race a Concern for Florida Tomatoes
By Clint Thompson Florida tomato growers have a new concern with plant disease management this year. “The big news that we have right now is that we’ve identified a new race of fusarium wilt on tomato that appears to overcome a lot of our sources of resistance that are currently deployed. I’m just trying to get the word out to … Read More
UF/IFAS Using AI to Apply Herbicides More Efficiently
By Clint Thompson One University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researcher is using artificial intelligence (AI) to apply herbicides more efficiently. Nathan Boyd’s research will help growers eliminate chemical applications where they are not needed. “We use artificial intelligence that we’ve trained to differentiate. You could train it to differentiate species. We’ve decided that’s not really … Read More
What to Expect at Florida Ag Expo
Fall weather has made an appearance in Florida, and AgNet Media knows just how to celebrate. Join us Nov. 9 for the Florida Ag Expo at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma for a fall tailgate party. The event includes more than 50 of your favorite agricultural companies, exceptional seminar sessions, giveaways, field tours and a … Read More
Learn About Exciting New Research at Florida Ag Expo
The Florida Ag Expo is the perfect place for vegetable and specialty crop growers to come together in one central spot. The event is held at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC). Growers will have the opportunity to learn the newest research during seminars, as well as network with … Read More
Florida Ag Expo to Feature Tailgating Experience for Exhibitors, Attendees
By Clint Thompson The upcoming Florida Ag Expo event, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9, will feature a new format for attendees. Instead of a typical trade show, the one-day Expo will host a tailgating experience for participating exhibitors and those attending the event. It was a concept that was well received at the Florida Grower Citrus Show in Fort Pierce, … Read More
Taste Beer in the Hop Yard at Florida Ag Expo
One renowned tradition of the Florida Ag Expo is the field tours. After the seminar sessions, the Expo will conclude with two field tours starting at 2:15 and 2:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the hop yard and taste local craft beer at the end of the tour. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural … Read More
Take Advantage of Learning Opportunities at Florida Ag Expo
The Florida Ag Expo has much to offer, including valuable seminar sessions. The seminar planning committee is preparing the most beneficial educational sessions for vegetable and specialty crop growers. The learning will begin with a general session at 9:00 a.m. “During the morning general session, we’ll be talking about bigger picture issues like farm labor, the impacts of new technologies … Read More