4 Can’t-Miss Classes at the 2024 BioSolutions Conference
February 8, 2024 The editorial teams at American Vegetable Grower and its sister brands, American Fruit Grower and Greenhouse Grower, spend much of the year tapping their networks to learn what growers want to know when it comes to biological practices and products. By the time we create the program for Meister Media’s BioSolutions Conference & Expo (March 4 to 6 in Visalia, CA), we’ve had a few hundred phone conversations.
All that intel leads to a speaker lineup we’re enormously proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on tap for our vegetable production track at BioSolutions. It’s one you don’t want to miss out on!
Optimizing Biological Testing on the Farm
Discover effective strategies for testing biologicals on the farm, addressing challenges such as limited research funding and the proprietary nature of relevant studies. Learn how to partner with your PCA or CCA to conduct meaningful tests, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of biological product efficacy.
Navigate funding constraints with innovative testing approaches tailored to your farm’s needs.
Overcome barriers to accessing proprietary research by establishing strategic partnerships with PCA or CCA.
Enhance your understanding of biological product testing to refute skepticism and maximize farm yield.
- Gina Bella Colfer, Sustainable Solutions PCA/CCA, Wilbur Ellis – Organics
Implementing Beneficial Insects in Florida Outdoor Vegetables
Discover the strides made in implementing beneficial insects for pest control in Florida’s outdoor winter vegetable crops. This presentation will showcase recent efforts to combat aphids, leafminers, diamondback moths, and other caterpillars in lettuce, cabbage, and leafy greens through the introduction of biological control agents, addressing grower concerns with chemical control programs and leveraging drone technology for efficient distributions.
Explore successful initiatives in deploying predatory mites and other biological control agents, transforming pest management strategies in outdoor vegetable crops.
Delve into the challenges faced and lessons learned, providing valuable insights into the intricacies of integrating beneficial insects and mites.
Uncover the potential opportunities and hurdles lying ahead.
- Steven Arthurs, Technical Sales Specialist, BioBee USA
How Bios Work
To get the best results from biological products, you first need to understand the microbe or beneficial’s natural behaviors. In this session, learn how Beauveria bassiana’s lifecycle, production types, formulations, and the general pests it controls.
- Scott Ockey, Field Development Manager, Certis Biologicals
- Robert Gibson, Global Portfolio Manager, Certis Biologicals
Growing Green: Unlocking Success with Biological Controls in Vegetable Farming
Join us for an insightful presentation by a seasoned vegetable grower who will share his organization’s experiences with implementing biological controls. Discover practical strategies, successful methods, and real-world experiences that have transformed his farm into a thriving ecosystem. Gain valuable insights to optimize pest management, enhance crop health, and embrace sustainable practices for a bountiful harvest. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your vegetable farming to new heights.
- Bob Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The Chef’s Garden, Inc.
For more information and to register for the 2024 BioSolutions Conference and Expo, visit BioSolutionsConference.com.
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