With Natalia Peres, University of Florida. Moderated by Zach Snipes, Clemson University.
Natalia will explain this emerging disease of strawberries and show what management options are working in Florida.
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08/272022
08/272022
With Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic. Moderated by Zach Snipes, Clemson University.
Gerald will discuss the role of resistance in breeding for resistant strawberry cultivars.
08/272022
With Sriyanka Lahiri, University of Florida. Moderated by Zach Snipes, Clemson University.
Sriyanka will share the work she is doing looking at biological control of thrips in Florida strawberry production.
08/272022
With Stanley Culpepper, The University of Georgia Tifton Campus. Moderated by Jeff Cook, UGA Cooperative Extension.
Stanley will explain the importance of proper plasticulture bed construction. With regards to chemical and fertilizer movement within the soil.
08/262022
With Dr. Charles Barrett, Extension Specialist/Irrigation, University of Florida. Moderated by Dr. Wesley Porter, Ext. Engineer, University of Georgia.
This presentation is going to focus on the research and benefits of utilizing sensors for scheduling irrigation using sensors. It has been shown that soil moisture sensors are one of the most accurate methods for irrigation scheduling and this talk caters to their usage specifically in vegetable production.
08/262022
With Rad Yager, Co-owner Certified Ad Resources. Moderated by Lindy Savelle, President Georgia Citrus Association.
Rad will discuss the pros and cons of using soil moisture probes and water monitoring devices in citrus groves. Rad Yager
08/262022
With Renee Holland, Blueberry Area Specialist, University of Georgia.
This presentation will cover the practical side of utilizing an Unmanned Aerial Systems for the detection of disease and other problem areas in the field. And then using a similar platform to spot spray those areas. This process can have many benefits to the end user but all aspects of the process must be considered so that a thorough understanding of the flight, data processing, and spraying is understood.
08/262022
With Austin Hamilton, Director of Agriculture, Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable. Moderated by Dr. Wesley Porter, Ext. Engineer, University of Georgia.
This presentation will discuss rate controller usage on the farm, the benefits, drawbacks, and general applications of this equipment will be discussed by the farmer.
08/262022
With Erin Porter, Alex McLemore, Wesley Porter, Simerjeet Virk, Charles Barrett, Glen Rains. Moderated by Dr. Wesley Porter, Ext. Engineer, University of Georgia.
General information will be provided to attendees on Precision Agriculture technologies and techniques and their application at any level on any farm. A combination of short presentations and panel discussion by academic experts in the field of Precision Agriculture Technologies will be included. Topics: Implementation of Precision Agriculture on My Farm, Utilizing GPS Technology, Basics of Site-Specific Application, Sprayer Control Systems, Irrigation Technology, Integration of Automation.