The Florida Ag Expo is back and better than ever. You are invited to enjoy a fall tailgate party with fellow growers, exhibitors and industry representatives at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC). Come ready to eat! Exhibitors will be serving their favorite tailgate snacks, so be sure to … Read More
Cover Crops Part of Management Strategy for Nematodes
By Clint Thompson A multi-pronged approach to nematode management remains the best approach for Florida specialty crop producers. Johan Desaeger, assistant professor of entomology and nematology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, discussed nematode management during the recent Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. “Try to … Read More
Strawberry Growers Can Be More Efficient When Managing Chilli Thrips
By Clint Thompson University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research into chilli thrips provides a more accurate way for strawberry growers to manage this annual problem. Producers can now be more efficient in controlling thrips populations. Sriyanka Lahiri, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) assistant professor of entomology and nematology at the … Read More
New Research on Chilli Thrips Management
By Clint Thompson University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research has yielded confirmation on why chilli thrips are an annual problem for strawberry growers, especially early in the season. Sriyanka Lahiri, UF/IFAS assistant professor of entomology and nematology at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, talked about the findings she has discovered. “We are surveying … Read More
Relay Cropping Efficient Way to Produce Specialty Crops
By Clint Thompson An innovative way of producing specialty crops provides Florida growers with a more efficient and potentially more sustainable way of farming. Nathan Boyd, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) professor of horticulture and weed science, focused on the topic of relay cropping during his presentation at the Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo. Relay … Read More
Preregistration Is Now Open
The Florida Ag Expo is introducing a new format for the 2023 show! Join us on Nov. 9 for a fall tailgate party at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC). The event will offer a fun trade show for growers and exhibitors to interact. Educational sessions and a field tour are also included. The Expo provides a … Read More
Florida Ag Expo Explores Fresh Produce Trends
By Frank Giles The 14th annual Florida Ag Expo was held on Nov. 2 at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, Florida. The event was well attended by specialty crop growers, industry representatives and commercial suppliers. The event hosted a wide-ranging educational program touching on trends in produce marketing, the economy and the supply-chain outlook for crop protection products. Breakout sessions … Read More
Florida Ag Expo Once Again a Success
By Clint Thompson Farmers, industry leaders and exhibitors flocked to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma, Florida, on Wednesday for the annual Florida Ag Expo. Attendees were treated to educational sessions designed to help producers manage their crops more efficiently while preparing them for future success. They … Read More
Florida Ag Expo is Here!
The day is finally here! Doors open today at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) at 7:30 a.m. for the Florida Ag Expo. If you did not preregister, registration will be available on site. Get here early, join us for a hot breakfast and take a walk around the trade show before the general session at 8:45 a.m. … Read More
Ag Expo to Dive Into Most Pressing Challenges
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) is looking forward to gathering with industry members to learn and connect at Florida Ag Expo. “FFVA has partnered with the Florida Ag Expo since its very inception, and we are looking forward to this year’s event. The event brings together so many from across the state for a day of learning while … Read More