The second annual Ag BMP Summit will feature research and extension updates.
2022 UF/IFAS Ag BMP Summit Agenda
Note: Zoom links will be emailed to registered attendees each morning of the Summit.
Tuesday, April 5, 9-11:00 a.m.
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. |
What is the process in developing UF/IFAS fertilizer recommendations |
Dr. Tom Obreza, Associate Dean Extension, UF/IFAS |
| 9:20 a.m. | History and success stories of BMP |
Dr. Kelly Morgan, Professor, Soil and Water Sciences Department, UF/IFAS |
| 9:40 a.m. | NDVI sensor-based nitrogen management |
Dr. Sudeep Sidhu, Regional Specialized Agent, NFREC, Live Oak, UF/IFAS Extension |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Benefits of using of soil moisture sensor |
Dr. Vivek Sharma, Assistant Professor, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering Department, UF/IFAS |
| 10:20 a.m. |
Sulfur applications in agriculture |
Dr. Lakesh Sharma, Assistant Professor, Soil and Water Sciences Department, UF/IFAS |
| 10:40 a.m. |
Use of smart fertilizers to improve N use efficacy |
Jay Capasso, Extension Agent |
Tuesday, April 12, 9-11:00 a.m.
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. |
Nitrogen management of sugarcane in sandy soils |
Dr. Mabry McCray, Professor, Department of Agronomy, UF/IFAS |
| 9:20 a.m. | Nitrogen management in potatoes |
Dr. Lincoln Zotarelli, Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture, UF/IFAS |
| 9:40 a.m. | Cost-benefit analysis of cover crops use in citrus production systems |
Dr. Shourish Chakravarty, Postdoctoral Fellow, Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Cover crop use in nutrient management in row crops- a case study |
Joel Love, Extension Agent, NFREC, Live Oak, UF/IFAS |
| 10:20 a.m. |
Animal Ag BMPs |
Caitlin Bainum, Livestock Agent, UF/IFAS |
| 10:40 a.m. |
FDACS update on IV's BMP implementation |
Vanessa Stephen, Office of Water Agricultural Policy, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |