2025 UF/IFAS Blackberry and Raspberry Field Day
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2025 UF/IFAS Blackberry and Raspberry Field Day

Join us at the 2025 UF/IFAS Blackberry and Raspberry Field Day for a fun-filled day of learning and tasting delicious berries!

By Zhanao Deng, UF/IFAS/GCREC

Date and time

Thursday, May 8 · 9:30am - 2:30pm EDT

Location

University of Florida, IFAS, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

14625 County Road 672 Wimauma, FL 33598

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Welcome

Dr. Jack Rechcigl

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

Visit raspberry trials in tunnels

Dr. Zhanao Deng, Dr. Mohammed Fetouh

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Tour the raspberry field

Dr. Zhanao Deng, Dr. Mohammed Fetouh

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Tour blackberry fields

Dr. Zhanao Deng

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Blackberry variety trials and breeding updates

Dr. Zhanao Deng

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Raspberry variety trials

Dr. Zhanao Deng, Dr. Mohammed Fetouh

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Artificial budbreak induction to overcome chilling requirements in blackberry

Dr. Shinsuke Agehara

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Fertigation tips for better blackberries in north-central Florida

Dr. David Liu

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Critical steps in blackberry plant care

Dr. Muhammad Shahid

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Important diseases of blackberries and raspberries in Florida

Dr. Natalia Peres

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Identification and management of key arthropod pests in FL blackberry crop

Dr. Sriyanka Lahiri

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Are nematodes a problem on Florida blackberries?

Dr. Johan Desaeger

2:00 PM - 2:25 PM

Grower and industry panel

Mr. Matt Parke (Parkesdale Farms)

Mr. Johnny Hoblick Jr. (AgriStarts)

Mr. Jose Saca (Wish Farms)

2:25 PM - 2:30 PM

Post survey

2:30 PM

Adjourn

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours

2025 UF/IFAS Blackberry and Raspberry Field Day

Come join us at the University of Florida / IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center for a fun-filled day all about blackberries and raspberries! Learn from researchers, extension specialists, and experienced growers/industry professionals and taste delicious berries. This in-person event is a great opportunity to see the potential to grow blackberries and raspberries in Florida, connect with researchers, extension specialists, fellow berry growers, and tissue culture company, and expand your knowledge. Don't miss out on this exciting field day dedicated to all things blackberry and raspberry!

Organized by

Zhanao Deng, UF/IFAS/GCREC