Register today for the 2013 Florida Berry Expo at UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

Thursday, February 21, 2013
11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

University of Florida/IFAS
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL  33598
813-634-0000
ccooley@ufl.edu

Highlights include:

• Florida strawberry industry: results from a comprehensive industry survey
• Smart irrigation: smartphone app for managing strawberry irrigation in Florida
• Nematode management considerations for strawberries
• Strawberry tasting of latest selections

Field Tours:

• Application timing of Stinger™ for broadleaf weed control in strawberry
• Comparison of freeze protection methods on strawberries and blueberries
• Using crop protectants and non-traditional irrigation techniques for strawberry transplant establishment and blueberry production
• Evaluation of planting dates, fertilization requirements, and Florida-produced strawberry plug transplants in open fields and high tunnels
• Breeding: a sneak preview of potential varieties
• Determination of irrigation requirements for vertical and horizontal soilless systems for strawberry and blackberry cultivars

CEU’s will be available.