LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — Understanding the latest research on irrigation and nutrient management for citrus trees will be the topic of a workshop for citrus growers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Assistant Professor Davie Kadyampakeni and UF/IFAS Extension citrus agent Chris Oswalt will hold the half-day educational session at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.
Sessions will include an update on Best Management Practices in citrus research, using smart-irrigations apps for irrigation scheduling, using silicon in citrus production, impact of micronutrients on young HLB-affected trees and an optional field tour in the afternoon. Each attendee will receive a notebook of the printed presentations. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
The workshop will open at 8:30 a.m. for registration with the program starting at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 if participants register by February 8 and $40 after February 8. Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) continuing education units (CEU) have been requested.
Participants may 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 Nutrition
9:40 a.m. Using Smart-Irrigation Apps for Irrigation Scheduling in Citrus, Dr. Sandra Guzman, Assistant Professor of Hydrology and Smart Irrigation
10:10 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. Silicon: A beneficial nutrient for citrus production, Dr. Muhammad Shahid, Assistant Professor of Horticulture
10:50 a.m. Impact of Micronutrients on Young HLB-Affected Citrus Trees, Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, Assistant Professor and Dr. Samuel Kwakye, Postdoctoral Research Associate
11:20 a.m. Wrap-up, Comments/Questions, Mr. Chris Oswalt, Multi-County Extension Agent
11:40 a.m. Lunch
12:40 p.m. Field Tour
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