Nematodes in Florida Hops

By Karla Arboleda Florida conditions can cause crops to have increased problems in comparison to other regions, and it’s no different for hops. Microscopic nematodes are common all over the world, specifically in vegetables. Across Florida, hops growers have found root-knot nematodes in their crops. Johan Desaeger, a nematode researcher at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural … Read More

Florida Ag Expo Under New Management

The University of Florida Institute of Food Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has selected AgNet Media as the new show manager for the Florida Ag Expo. The annual event, which brings growers and industry together, is hosted by the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center(GCREC) in Wimauma. “We are thrilled to be working with AgNet Media,” says Jack Rechcigl, GCREC professor and … Read More