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2016 Agritech Agenda

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Below is the agenda for 2016 Agritech or you can click here for the PDF.

The FSGA 34th Annual Agritech Trade Show

2016 Agritech Day 1

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Moderator – Dr. Jackie Burns, UF Dean of Research

8:40 Presidents Welcome and Opening Remarks – Todd Jameson

8:50     Executive Directors Remarks – Kenneth Parker

Compliance

9:00 “Are You Ready? – Jeremy Wharton, President JW and Associates

9:45 Pollinators: The New Regulatory Framework – Dan Botts, FFVA, VP Industry Resources

10:15 Break and trade Show

10:45 “Management of charcoal rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina” – Dr. Natalia Peres, Plant Pathologist, UF/GCREC

11:05 “Strawberry plant losses in 2015-16 and how to reduce them” – Dr. James Mertely, Plant Pathologist, UF/GCREC

11:25 “Economic impacts of imported strawberries from Mexico” – Dr. Zhengfei Guan, Economist, UF/GCREC

11:45 Lunch and trade Show

1:00 “Strawberry breeding highlights from 2015-16” – Dr. Vance Whitaker, Plant Breeder, UF/GCREC

1:20 “Application of molecular tools to develop superior strawberry cultivars” – Dr. Seonghee Lee, Plant Breeding, UF/GCREC

1:40  “A comparison of physical and chemical attributes between strawberry cultivars ʻFlorida Radianceʼ, Sweet Sensation ®and the 12.121-5 advanced breeding selection from the University of Florida” – Dr. Cecilia Nunes, Biologist, USF

2:00 “Update on anthracnose and botrytis management” – Dr. Natalia Peres, Plant Pathologist, UF/GCREC

2:20 Wrap up and adjourn

2016 Agritech Day 2

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Dr. Nick Place, UF Dean of Extension

8:40 Presidents Welcome – Todd Jameson

8:50 “New tools for monitoring and managing spotted wing drosophila in Florida strawberries”  Dr. Justin Renkema, Entomologist, UF/GCREC

9:10 “Effect of insecticides on thrips number and species composition – Dr. Hugh Smith, Entomologist, UF/GCREC

9:30 “Vertical Management Zones: New Considerations to control sting nematode in Florida” – Dr. Joe Noling, Nematologist, UF/CREC

10:10  Break and trade Show

10:45   “Herbicides for nutsedge, kyllinga, and broadleaf weed control in strawberry” – Dr. Nathan Boyd, Weed Scientist, UF/GCREC

11:25   “Half a century and counting: the evolution of Diaprepes root weevil as a pest in Florida” – Dr. Larry Duncan, Nematologist, UF/CREC

11:45   Lunch and trade Show

1:00 “Optimization of growth-stage specific nitrogen fertilization to maximize strawberry yield and quality” – Dr. Shinsuke Agehara, Horticulturist, UF/GCREC

1:20 “BMP  update and strawberry irrigation app demonstration” – Dr. Kelly Morgan, Soil Scientist, UF/SWFREC

1:40 “Do you know Core?” – Alicia Whidden, Extension Agent, UF/Hillsborough County Extension Service

2:40 Wrap up and adjourn

 

 

Florida Strawberries Cookbook

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flstrawberry2015-frontcover-sFlorida Strawberries cookbook is a collaborative project between Florida Strawberries Growers Association and Hoffman Media. It showcases the Fresh from Florida strawberries with approximately 70 sweet and savory recipes. These creative recipes will be an inspiration in your kitchen. Get your copy of the Florida Strawberries cookbook to get a taste of summer all winter long! Click here to purchase your copy online.

2016 Spring Request for New Research Proposals for the 2016-2017 Production Season In Florida

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The Florida Strawberry Research and Education Foundation (FSREF) invites qualified researchers to request funding for projects that will deliver direct value to the Florida strawberry industry.  Projects may be single season or proposed for multiple years with annual review and renewal.

Please click here for more information.

Deadline to submit: May 16, 2016

 

2016 Agritech Trade Show

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The FSGA 34th Annual Agritech Trade Show
Register for the 2016 Agritech Trade Show, April 19th and 20th.

The 34th annual Agritech is hosted by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association.

Meet with growers and industry representatives, and enjoy great food. There are 50 booths available on a first-come first-serve basis. This is one event of the year where we have almost 90 percent of the industry in one room.

Click here to download the 2016 Agritech registration form.

Looking for up-to-date information? Join us at Agritech 34 and catch the latest information needed to tackle this years crop.

This event will be one of the best events of the year hosted by the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. You will be able to earn valuable CEU and CORE credits, fellowship with other growers and industry representatives, enjoy great food and door prizes!

There is no charge for strawberry growers and those who register early will receive a free gift and will have expedited badging.

Educational sessions will include:

  • Updated government regulations
  • Pollinator programs
  • Fumigant alternatives
  • The latest information on research and technology
  • And more!

We will also have a special guest for this year’s event. Stay tuned for more information!

*Exhibitors Registration due by March 18, 2016 to be listed in the event. Vendors register early, space is limited this year.

The 34th annual Agritech will be held at:

THE CHARLIE GRIMES FAMILY AGRICULTURAL CENTER
Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds
2508 Oak Avenue
Plant City, Fl 33563

Scholarships Due Soon

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Strawberry Ambassadors David, Haley, Kelsey and Megan at the Florida State Fair
Strawberry Ambassadors David, Haley, Kelsey and Megan at the Florida State Fair

Every year the Florida Strawberry Growers Association gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships. Funding for FSGA scholarships comes from the sales of nine flats of berries that are donated by strawberry growers during the Best Flat Contests in February and March each year at the Florida Strawberry Festival.

Eligible students must be an enrolled college undergraduate or a high school graduate and submit a letter of intent to attend college. The deadline for scholarship applications is September 25, 2015.

Ambassador Application

Scholarship Application

Submit Your Applications To:

FSGA/Scholarship
P.O. Drawer 2550
Plant City, FL 33564

For more information click here or contact the Florida Strawberry Grower’s Association at 813-752-6822.

About Florida Winter Strawberries

In 1980, a few strawberry growers began meeting in their homes to discuss the best way to organize a group that would represent the interests of the Florida strawberry industry. On February 11, 1982, the Florida Strawberry Growers Association (FSGA) was born. Hillsborough County is recognized as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and the home of some of the sweetest, reddest and juiciest strawberries around.

Get Connected

Florida Strawberry Growers Association
P.O. Box: 2550
Plant City, FL 33564
Telephone: 813-752-6822
Fax: 813-752-216

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