BALM, FL (UF/IFAS) — Farmers, nursery managers and others can get a glimpse of the latest and greatest University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) research into tomatoes, strawberries, hemp, hops and ornamental plants at the annual Florida Ag Expo at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. Informative sessions will fill the day, with events … Read More
Is Glyphosate Safe or Scary?
Every few years, news reports resurface about the harmful effects of glyphosate. Whether it is toxicity to frogs, cancer in rats or potentially carcinogenic effects in humans, the world’s leading herbicide is often discussed. Jason Ferrell, professor and director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, will review the … Read More
Kentucky Hemp Manager to Be Among Florida Ag Expo Panelists
As hemp gains attraction as an alternative crop in Florida, many growers are contemplating whether they will want to produce the crop once legalities allow them to do so. During the 2019 Florida Ag Expo, growers will have the opportunity to attend a hemp discussion panel. Hemp experts will answer growers’ questions about the logistics and legalities of the new … Read More
New Application Methods Against Fusarium
South Florida vegetable growers are actively looking for solutions to soil-borne pathogens. Gary Vallad, professor of plant pathology at the University of Florida, will be addressing this issue at the 2019 Florida Ag Expo. He’ll discuss research and current recommendations for soil-borne pathogens. Many South Florida growers are facing increased issues with fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici, … Read More
FFVA Looking Forward to Florida Ag Expo
The 2019 Florida Ag Expo is quickly approaching, and members of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) are among the many growers who will attend the event. “We’re looking forward to this annual event because it’s an excellent opportunity to see the most recent field trials and also hear information on the hemp industry, which several of our members … Read More
UF Research Shows Best Fungicides for Downy Mildew
By Karla Arboleda Gary Vallad, an associate professor at the University of Florida (UF), described the magnitude of downy mildew disease on specialty crops. “It (downy mildew) just kind of jumps from crop to crop,” Vallad said. “It flies around and moves from Florida all the way up the east coast.” In response to the level of concern about downy … Read More
Five Reasons to Attend Florida Ag Expo
Florida Ag Expo is gearing up for its best year yet as AgNet Media partners with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) to bring growers the latest information and research to keep their crops growing. While there are many reasons to attend the 2019 show, here are a few that may catch your eye. The … Read More
Speaker Spotlight: Andrew Shirley
Florida Ag Expo prides itself on bringing the latest research to growers. The 2019 seminar program is expected to be the best yet with a wealth of knowledge coming from top researchers at the University of Florida (UF). Andrew Shirley, a doctoral student at the UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC), will present his research on cucurbit disease … Read More
Scholarship Opportunity Invests in the Future of Florida Agriculture
As the new manager of the Florida Ag Expo, AgNet Media is excited about the many new features of this year’s event. One of the best additions to the 2019 program is a fundraiser in which 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward scholarships for graduate students at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC). “We are proud … Read More
Speaker Spotlight: Joshua Freeman
Growers seeking the latest information and research to help them succeed need look no further than the 2019 Florida Ag Expo seminar program. Two concurrent educational programs will take place. One of the sessions will focus on soil fumigation. Growers will hear from Joshua Freeman, a horticultural specialist at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences North … Read More