2013 Florida Berry Expo
University of Florida/IFAS
Gulf Coast Research and Education Center
14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL  33598
813-634-0000
ccooley@ufl.edu

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

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

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.