The 2022 Florida Ag Expo promises to be an event growers won’t want to miss. The action-packed day will offer growers many opportunities to not only learn, but to network, see the latest advances from vendors and even knock back a beer or two. Still not registered? Let’s take a look at five of the reasons you should drop what … Read More
FFVA Honors Nathan Boyd as Researcher of the Year
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) presented Nathan Boyd with its 2022 Researcher of the Year Award. The award was presented during FFVA’s 78th annual convention at The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island. The Researcher of the Year Award is given to deserving individuals who have dedicated themselves and their work to improving Florida agriculture. Boyd is a professor and … Read More
FSGA Excited for Florida Ag Expo
The Florida Ag Expo is right around the corner, and Florida Strawberry Growers Association Executive Director Kenneth Parker is looking forward to a day full of learning and networking with fellow growers. “Everybody should be excited about the Expo because of its great opportunities such as learning about the latest and greatest tools available from the exhibitors and research presentations … Read More
Diamondback Moth Management: Insecticide Resistance Concerns Exist
By Clint Thompson Brassica growers rely almost entirely on insecticides to manage diamondback moth (DBM) infestations. However, the moths have shown the ability to develop resistance to a broad range of insecticides, says Hugh Smith, an associate professor of entomology and nematology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. … Read More
Florida Ag Expo to Address Crop Protection Input Disruptions and Availability
By Frank Giles The Florida Ag Expo, scheduled for Nov. 2 at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, will provide growers and attendees many opportunities to network and learn. In addition to the traditional specialty crop seminars, presentations on larger issues impacting agriculture will be provided. Greg Fowler, senior vice president of CNI, will provide an update on supply-chain … Read More
Registration Now Open!
The 2022 Florida Ag Expo is returning to the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 2. AgNet Media is excited for an event full of networking opportunities, educational sessions and a field tour for vegetable and specialty crop growers. This year’s Expo is shaping up to be a great one, with more exhibitors than … Read More
UF/IFAS Research: Diseases Minimal in Hops
By Clint Thompson Potential hops producers in Florida can rest easy knowing diseases are minimal, if they start with clean material. 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, discusses what findings his research has yielded so far in this up-and-coming commodity. “The only … Read More
Pineberry Enjoying Sweet Success in Florida
By Clint Thompson Interest continues to increase in the Florida Pearl strawberry, also known as the white strawberry and the pineberry. University of Florida (UF) strawberry breeder Vance Whitaker provided an update on acreage and what is expected for next season. “The pineberries have done well this year from all accounts. We expect an increase in acreage next year. I … Read More
Guava Root-Knot Nematode More Aggressive, Reproduces Faster
By Clint Thompson The guava root-knot nematode can reproduce faster and be more aggressive than other nematode species. Those are two factors that all specialty crop producers should be mindful of. Johan Desaeger, assistant professor of entomology and nematology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, discussed his findings with … Read More
Hops on Display: See a Unique Crop at Florida Ag Expo
By Clint Thompson Hops research, seven years in the making at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma, Florida, will be on display at Florida Ag Expo on Nov. 18. Jack Rechcigl, GCREC center director, said one of the highlights of the Expo will be the hops … Read More