Field Research Vital To Growers' Success

Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 1, 2014

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Hugh Smith: Whitefly And TYLCV Management
- Transplant versus at-plant treatment of tomato seedlings for management of silverleaf whitefly and TYLCV
- Integration of reflective mulch, TYLCV-tolerant varieties, and insecticide programs for managing silverleaf whitefly and TYLCV
Photo by Paul Rusnak
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Nathan Boyd: Knocking Nutsedge Down In Vegetables
- Preemergence herbicides for nutsedge control in strawberries
- Preemergence herbicides for nutsedge control in tomatoes and peppers
- Paladin and K-Pam combinations for nutsedge control in vegetables
Photo by Paul Rusnak
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Gary Vallad: Bacterial Spot And Nematode Rescues
- Evaluation of seed and transplant treatments for improved management of bacterial spot
- Demonstration of bacterial spot management programs across tomato varieties
- Evaluation of fumigation and nematicide programs for vegetable production
Photo by Paul Rusnak
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Jay Scott And Sam Hutton: A Look At New Tomato Varieties
- Yield evaluations for tomato hybrids and inbreds
- Demonstration trial of prospective releases from the University of Florida tomato breeding program
Photo by Frank Giles

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Hugh Smith: Whitefly And TYLCV Management

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Nathan Boyd: Knocking Nutsedge Down In Vegetables

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Gary Vallad: Bacterial Spot And Nematode Rescues

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Jay Scott And Sam Hutton: A Look At New Tomato Varieties

One of the unique aspects of the Florida Ag Expo is the opportunity for attendees to go on tours and see research at work in the field. During the event, there are two guided tours where growers can learn about the most pressing production challenges of the day and look at new varieties in the pipeline.

Given the challenges growers are facing in the absence of methyl bromide, this year’s tours are particularly pertinent. Scroll through the slideshow above to learn about some highlights of the slated stops to be hosted by UF/IFAS experts at the 2014 Florida Ag Expo.

For the seventh consecutive year, DuPont Crop Protection is sponsoring special coverage of the Florida Ag Expo with pre- and post-event content. Stay tuned for more in the coming months.