The highly anticipated 2025 Vegetable Expo is set to take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Jordan Hall in Geneva, NY. This full-day event will feature a dynamic lineup of industry experts, researchers, and farmers sharing the latest innovations and strategies in vegetable production, sustainability, and pest management. Registration is now open for you to secure your spot here: https://nysvga.org/expo/information/.
Registration and coffee begin at 8:15 a.m., with the program kicking off at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes a morning panel on new production technologies, where Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie will present innovative methods for reducing herbicide use with robots, lasers, and precision weeders. Dr. Mark Rea will explore the potential of ultraviolet radiation for plant pathogen control, while Blake Duden will discuss the evolving role of drones in agriculture. After a break, Benjamin Austic will provide practical insights into how drones are utilized on his farm.
Other highlights include Dr. Laura Acuna-Maldonado's discussion on revisions to the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, and Dr. Bryan Brown's presentation on weed seed banks and herbicide label updates. Michael Burel will cover pesticide applicator recertification and regulation updates, followed by Dr. Brian Nault and John Mahas addressing corn earworm management in sweet corn.
Afternoon sessions also feature Dr. Christine Smart's recap of the 2024 disease management landscape and fungicide resistance concerns, and a farmer-led panel on improving soil health, featuring Joe Brightly, Nate Hartway, and Matt Toussaint.
This year's Vegetable Expo hopes to deliver invaluable information and networking opportunities for attendees.
Source: Morning AG Clips