Know How To Knock Back Nematodes
October 1, 2014 Nematodes have always been a problem for small fruit and vegetable growers, but they have been on the increase in recent years. They cost growers millions of dollars annually in crop losses, so management is a must.
Dr. Joe Noling
Dr. Joe Noling, a UF/IFAS nematologist, is a leading authority on nematode management and has worked with growers across the state to help them identify and manage the problem on their farms. During the 2014 Florida Ag Expo, Noling will bring this expertise to the educational program.
Noling’s presentation — “Effective Nematode Management: New Considerations Of Vertical Distribution, Fumigant Placement, And Soil Factors” — will cover a number of topics, including:
- Understanding constraints to fumigant movement in the bed
- New technologies for studying vertical distributions of nematodes within the soil profile
- Unique deep shank and drip application technologies for soil fumigants to aid in improving nematode control.
Don’t Miss The Field Tours
Dr. Gary Vallad, a plant pathologist with UF/IFAS, will present evaluations of fumigation and nematicide programs for vegetable production during the Florida Ag Expo’s exclusive field tours. Take the opportunity see how available products and those in development pipeline perform in the field.
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.