Hops Field Day

If you have any interest in hops, Dr. Shinsuke Agehara asked me to share this information with you regarding a hops field day at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research & Education Center presents a special Alternative Crops Field Day featuring the GCREC Hops Yard and Hops ResearchThursday, May 24, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm

Location:            

UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

14625 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598

For directions, visit http://gcrec.ifas.ufl.edu/about-us/

*Register for the meeting ($10 including lunch) at https://gcrechopsfieldday.eventbrite.com

Schedule:

9:00 – 9:30          Introduction (meet in the lobby)

9:30 – 10:30        Field tour

10:50 – 11:00     “Overview of the Florida hop industry”

Simon Bollin, Agribusiness Development Manager, Hillsborough County Economic Development

11:00 – 11:15     “Hops variety trials under natural and extended day length”

                                Zhanao, Plant Breeder, GCREC

11:15 – 11:30     “Cultural practices and day length extension by LED lights to maximize hop yields in Florida”

                                Shinsuke Agehara, Plant Physiologist, GCREC

11:30 – 11:45     “Common diseases of hops – a Florida perspective”

                                Gary Vallad, Plant Pathologist, GCREC    

11:45 – 12:00     “Pests of Florida hops: what we know so far”

                                Hugh Smith, Entomologist, GCREC           

12:00 – 12:15     “Root-knot nematode host status of different hop cultivars in Florida”

                                Johan Desaeger, Nematologist, GCREC  

12:15 – 1:00        Lunch and open discussion

Woody Ornamental Production Field Day Registration Now Open

Make plans to attend UF Extension's Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on May 31st, 2018 at the UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.  We have another great line-up of education and field demonstrations prepared for you.  Topics will include, chemical updates from chemical industry reps, pre-emergent herbicide trials on ageratum and tropical plants, updates from a plastic mulch trial, comparison of pH and EC collection methods for large container production and more!  The final agenda is now complete. The times will be 9:00 - 4:00.  Registration will include a lunch and CEUs (1 Core and 2.5 PRVT/O&T).  You can register for $55.00 now at this link to reserve your spot.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-woody-ornamental-production-field-day-tickets-45941613603

Here is the agenda for the event.
Classroom
8:30       Registration, set-up, conversations over snacks
9:00       Welcome, Introduction, Orientation 5 min.  (Mr. Shawn Steed)
9:05       Plastic Mulch Update 15 min.  (Mr. Shawn Steed)

Field Demonstration
9:25         Bio-Mulch for Containers 15 min. (Dr. Chris Marble)
9:40         Irrigation Using Leaching Fraction for Large Containers 20 min.  (Dr. Tom Yeager)
10:00 Nutrient/pH Monitoring in Large Containers 20 min (Mr. Shawn Steed)
10:20 Ageratum Control in Nursery Containers 20 min.  (Drs. Nathan Boyd/Chris Marble)

Classroom
10:45 Chemical Updates 30 min. (Various reps)
11:15 SWFWMD Permitting Process 40 min. (SWFWMD Staff)

11:55 Vendor Visits / Lunch

12:40 OSHA Fit Test 50 min.  (Mr. William Tomlin, USF Health)
13:30 Alternative containers 20 min.  (Dr. Andrew Koeser)
13:50 Break
13:55 Tropical Plant Herbicide Options 20 min.  (Dr. Nathan Boyd)
14:15 DOT Rules and Regulations update 40 min. (Tpr. Austin Daniels)
15:55 Summary/Evaluation (Mr. Shawn Steed)
16:00 Adjourn

We thank our sponsors, Diamond R, Southern Ag, Mosaic, FNGLA Tampa Chapter, BASF, Syngenta, SWFWMD, USF Health, USDA Southern SARE for making this event possible!

Pesticide Core and Private Applicator Classes Available

We are offering Pesticide Exam Classes in Hillsborough County again.  Do you need to preps for the General Core Exam (both 487 and 482) and/or Private Applicator Exam?  Do you need CEUs? Both of the prep classes are available on May 24th  at the Hillsborough County Extension Office located at 5519 CR 579, Seffner, FL 33584.  If you are planning to take an exam(s) for Private Applicator and/or General Standards Core you must have a voucher.

You must obtain a voucher through FDAC at: https://pesticideexam.ifas.ufl.edu/

Follow the instructions to get a voucher number.  (you will need the number when you come to take the exam).

Please see below for more information about the class and links to register for the classes.  Remember, you have to get a voucher number from FDAC (see the link above) before you come.  Bring the voucher number with you!!!   You will also need to register through Eventbrite for the class(es).  See the links below.

 General Core Prep – March 29th from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.  2 Core CEUs available (both 482 and 487).  The cost of this class is $15.00.  The Exam follows the class if you choose to take it.

The link to register for this class is:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-private-and-core-pesticide-applicator-training-tickets-45041387001

Private Applicator Prep – March 29th from 10:45 am to 12:45 pm.  2 Private CEUs available.  The cost of this class is $15.00.  Exams follow.

The link to register for this class is:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-private-and-core-pesticide-applicator-training-tickets-45041387001

If you have any questions please call Shawn for more information.  813-744-5519.

Woody Ornamental Production Field Day 5/31/18

Save the date for the Woody Ornamental Production Field Day on May 31st, 2018.  We have another great line-up of education and field demonstrations prepared for you.  Some of the topics will include, chemical updates from chemical industry reps, preemergent herbicide trials on ageratum and tropical plants, updates from a plastic mulch trial, Comparison of pH and EC collection methods for large container production and more!  The final agenda is almost complete. The times will be 9:00 - 4:00.  Registration will include a lunch and CEUs.  You can register now at this link to reserve your spot. 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-woody-ornamental-production-field-day-tickets-45941613603