Will likely be February 15 at Citrus REC in Lake Alfred
Understanding the newest analysis on irrigation and nutrient administration for citrus bushes would be the subject of a workshop for citrus growers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. College of Florida Institute of Meals and Agricultural Sciences assistant professor Davie Kadyampakeni and UF/IFAS Extension citrus agent Chris Oswalt will maintain the half-day academic session on the Citrus Analysis and Training Middle in Lake Alfred. (photograph by UF/IFAS)
LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — Understanding the newest analysis on irrigation and nutrient administration for citrus bushes would be the subject of a workshop for citrus growers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. College of Florida Institute of Meals and Agricultural Sciences assistant professor Davie Kadyampakeni and UF/IFAS Extension citrus agent Chris Oswalt will maintain the half-day academic session on the Citrus Analysis and Training Middle in Lake Alfred.
Classes will embody an replace on Greatest Administration Practices in citrus analysis, utilizing smart-irrigations apps for irrigation scheduling, utilizing silicon in citrus manufacturing, influence of micronutrients on younger HLB-affected bushes and an non-obligatory area tour within the afternoon. Every attendee will obtain a pocket book of the printed displays. Registration is required. Lunch will probably be supplied.
The workshop will open at 8:30 a.m. for registration with this system beginning at 9 a.m. The price is $30 if contributors register by February 8 and $40 after February 8. Licensed Crop Advisors (CCA) persevering with training items (CEU) have been requested.
Contributors could register at https://citruswaterworkshop2023.eventbrite.com. Questions? Contact Jamie Burrow, jdyates@ufl.edu, 863-956-8648.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Welcome and Introductions, Mr. Chris Oswalt, Multi-County Extension Agent
9:10 a.m. Updates on BMPs in Citrus, Dr. Kelly Morgan, Professor of Crop Vitamin
9:40 a.m. Utilizing Sensible-Irrigation Apps for Irrigation Scheduling in Citrus, Dr. Sandra Guzman, Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Sensible Irrigation
10:10 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. Silicon: A useful nutrient for citrus manufacturing, Dr. Muhammad Shahid, Assistant Professor of Horticulture
10:50 a.m. Impression of Micronutrients on Younger HLB-Affected Citrus Bushes, Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, Assistant Professor and Dr. Samuel Kwakye, Postdoctoral Analysis Affiliate
11:20 a.m. Wrap-up, Feedback/Questions, Mr. Chris Oswalt, Multi-County Extension Agent
11:40 a.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. Subject Tour
–Brad Buck, UF/IFAS
