Photo by Tonya Weeks, UF/IFAS
By Jamie D. Burrow and Tripti Vashisth
There are many aspects to research from start to finish, but it’s the time in between that can be most intriguing and exciting. Each year, the UF/IFAS Citrus Team brings the latest research to the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The Aug. 20–21 trade show at the Florida State Fairgrounds will be your chance to see, touch and hear about new research developments.
At the UF/IFAS Citrus Team booth, you will have an opportunity to interact with researchers through demonstrations and one-on-one conversations. These are opportunities to share experiences and ask questions.
Have you ever wondered how researchers determine the movement of snails? Although snails don’t move quickly, understanding their daily activity patterns can help researchers recommend management practices. Visit the researchers to learn how they monitor snails with tracking devices. You can even try to track a snail in the booth!
Proper weed identification is essential in grove management programs. Test your weed identification skills and discover how the latest weed research can be applied to your groves today.
Did you know that UF/IFAS is conducting a grapefruit-focused field trial in the Indian River District? Find out how researchers are working to understand HLB tolerance by reviewing and reviving historic grapefruit varieties and determining management strategies.
While visiting the booth, you can pick up the latest edition of the Florida Citrus Production Guide along with the corresponding quick reference guides. Also, get the latest copy of the Citrus Research Summary Booklet, which features over 60 summaries of new or ongoing UF/IFAS research projects. Before you leave the booth, sign up to receive the latest UF/IFAS citrus news and publications throughout the year.
While at the Expo, you can also listen to and learn about the latest research at the seminars. Both restricted-use pesticide and certified crop adviser continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for the citrus sessions. The citrus Extension agents will be available to distribute and sign the CEU forms. If you don’t need CEUs, stop by anyway to meet your local citrus Extension agent.
After attending the seminars, be sure to visit the booth. Look for the big blue banner next to the special events area. Take a moment to see how UF/IFAS is working to help you.
Jamie D. Burrow is Extension program manager, and Tripti Vashisth is associate center director and associate professor, both at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.
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