Podcasts about horticultural sciences department

Kip Eideberg, senior vice president for government and industry relations at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers talks about increased growth and production after the pandemic plus some of the challenges manufacturers are working through. Professor Dr. Kevin Folta is Department Chair, Horticultural Sciences Department, at the University of Florida and he joins us to discuss mRNA vaccines for livestock – how they work and the controversies associated with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to enjoy a harvest, you need to protect the blossoms on your fruit tree from late season freezing events. Learn how to do that with Dr Kevin Folta, Department Chair, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. The prize for this episode's contest is Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy-Wilhelmi (Valued at 27.99 US). Order the book from Quarto.com, to access a 30% discount when you use the code GARDENING30 at checkout.The host of The Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Tune into The Urban Forestry Radio Show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time.Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/. These notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Moldy raspberries. Mushy avocados. That slimy bag of kale.When it comes to buying produce, too often our eyes are bigger than our stomach. Keeping fruits, veggies and herbs fresh starts with making a shopping list and being realistic about how much we'll actually eat, says Tie Liu, PhD. Dr. Liu teaches in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, and he's passionate about reducing food waste. In this conversation, he addresses common conundrums like where to store tomatoes, how to stop bananas from browning so quickly and a better way to shop for herbs.Related episodes: Hacks to Help You Eat More Veggies How to Save Money on Groceries: Advice from UF/IFAS Expert Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo 360 Eats Takes Leftovers from Food Waste to Food TruckComposting 101 with Miami Compost Project

This distinguished panel discussed the growing role for Florida's farms, ranches, and woodlands in delivering high value and scalable solutions to climate change and other pressing global sustainable development goals.  Ernie Shea, President, Solutions from the Land, outlined the work underway in the Florida Climate Smart Agriculture Initiative and moderated the session.  Jim Strickland, Owner, Strickland Ranch, discussed climate smart agriculture (CSA) systems and practices Florida ranchers are deploying to maintain sustainability, improve resilience and reduce GHG emissions.  Dr. Maria Lucia Silveira, Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Florida, shared research on nutrient management strategies that result in optimum forage production and profitability, while protecting Florida water resources.  Dr. Carlos Messina, Professor, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, discussed the evolving role of artificial intelligence in measuring and monitoring the delivery of ecosystem services from farms, ranches, and forests. Fred Yoder, Co-Chair, Solutions from the Land, provided global context outlining CSA enabling policies, programs and investments evolving across the world.

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” host Kasey Cronquist, president of the USHBC and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), recaps the genetics panel that recently took place as a part of Innovate 2021. Cronquist takes you through an audio version of the panel that highlights technology and how it informs the consumer experience with blueberries. In this episode, you'll hear from: Ridley Bell, owner of http://www.mountainblue.com.au (Mountain Blue Orchards) in New South Wales, Australia, and a blueberry genetics pioneer. Patricio Munoz, assistant professor in the https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/ (Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida). Adam Wagner, breeding manager at https://www.oblueberry.com/ (Oregon Blueberry Farms and Nursery). Paul Sandefur, breeding manager at https://www.fallcreeknursery.com/ (Fall Creek Farm & Nursery).  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru and Federico Bayá from Argentina. This was recorded on October 28, 2021. Marketing Boost Storytelling is critical in effectively marketing a product, service or company. It's no longer about simply selling. In this week's Marketing Boost, USHBC/NABC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Sparks details the importance of storytelling and how it can be used in your marketing plans.

The Vaccinium Coordinated Agricultural Project (VacCAP) is a massive undertaking to identify the ideal blueberry in terms of consumer preferences, shelf life and mechanical harvestability. With over $25 million invested from federal funds, participating institutions and its stakeholders, VacCAP has massive positive implications for the future of blueberry breeding.  Hosts Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), and Rod Cook, industry veteran and the chair of the Blueberry Technology and Innovation Committee, are joined by Massimo Iorizzo, Ph.D., associate professor in the North Carolina State University Department of Horticultural Science; Jim Hancock, Ph.D., professor emeritus at Michigan State University and recent recipient of the NABC Duke Galletta Award; and Patricio Munoz, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department in the University of Florida. Register for the Town Hall: https://mailchi.mp/ushbc.org/townhall (https://mailchi.mp/ushbc.org/townhall)  Visit the VacCap website at : https://www.vacciniumcap.org/ (vacciniumcap.org/).  “At the end of this project, we'll have an accurate concept of what consumers really like in a blueberry and we will have developed tools to accurately assess that fruit quality. ” - Jim Hancock, Ph.D. “We want to understand the relation between the quality and the willingness to buy … the question is, does quality play a role in a consumer paying more for certain blueberry types?”  - Massimo Iorizzo, Ph.D. “Imagine that you have a new disease … we cannot take 10 or 15 years to develop a new variety, to develop something resistant to the disease. Our growers need a faster response from the breeders. For this project, we hope to develop the resources and the tools to actually make that happen, to be able to react faster than we have been doing it. ”  - Patricio Munoz, Ph.D. Topics covered include:  Overview of the VacCAP Specialty Crop Research Initiative. What VacCAP hopes to accomplish for blueberry breeding. Current status of the initiative.  How researchers are creating the genome of the ideal blueberry.  Crop Report The Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout North and South America. In this episode, you'll hear from Juan Soria Morales in Mexico, Andres Armstrong in Chile, and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on Jan. 20, 2021. 

Kevin M. Folta is a Professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His research program examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. An innovative new project is testing a method to create new small-molecule drugs for use in everything from plant growth regulation to MRSA. He has been recognised for his science communication efforts, speaking with public audiences, and training scientists and agricultural producers to be better communicators. In 2016 he was recognised with the prestigious CAST Borlaug Award in Agricultural Communications and was named as the Ag Pro Person of the Year. He also hosts the weekly podcast Talking Biotech (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com), with over 200 episodes and one million downloads.

Dr. Folta is a professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department and spends his spare time advocating for genetic engineering and bridging the gap between science and consumers. Dr. Folta will tell us about his research, how exactly scientists make GMO crops, issues facing genetic engineering, and the dangers of misinformation with genetic engineering. This is a GREAT episode full of valuable lessons we all should take when it comes to battling misinformation. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2019, The Centre For The Study of Agribusiness at Marcus Oldham was lucky enough to secure Professor Kevin Folta as the keynote speaker at a special luncheon at Marcus Oldham. Kevin M. Folta is a Professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His research program examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. An innovative new project is testing a method to create new small-molecule drugs for use in everything from plant growth regulation to MRSA. He has been recognised for his science communication efforts, speaking with public audiences, and training scientists and agricultural producers to be better communicators. In 2016 he was recognised with the prestigious CAST Borlaug Award in Agricultural Communications and was named as the Ag Pro Person of the Year. He also hosts the weekly podcast Talking Biotech (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com), with over 200 episodes and one million downloads. Join us as Kevin discusses the future of Biotechnology in Agriculture.

Dr. Folta is a professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department and spends his spare time advocating for genetic engineering and bridging the gap between science and consumers. Dr. Folta will tell us about his research, how exactly scientists make GMO crops, issues facing genetic engineering, and the dangers of misinformation with genetic engineering. This is a GREAT episode full of valuable lessons we all should take when it comes to battling misinformation. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is THE Dr. Kevin Folta from the University of Florida. Dr. Folta is a professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department and spends his spare time advocating for genetic engineering and bridging the gap between science and consumers. Dr. Folta will tell us about his research, how exactly scientists make GMO crops, issues facing genetic engineering, and the dangers of misinformation with genetic engineering. This is a GREAT episode full of valuable lessons we all should take when it comes to battling misinformation. http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/home/podcast-episodes/

Biotechnology is an emerging field in science that allows us to understand genetics and use them in a practical manner to potentially help humanity. This podcast delves into the journey and knowledge of Dr. Kevin Folta who has spent his lifetime researching this topic through an agricultural perspective.  BIO: Kevin M. Folta is a Professor inthe Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His research program examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. An innovative new project is testing a method to create new small-molecule drugs for use in everything from plant growth regulation to MRSA. He has been recognized for his science communication efforts, speaking with public audiences, and training scientists and agricultural producers to be better communicators. In 2016 he was recognized with the prestigious CAST Borlaug Award in Agricultural Communications and was named as the Ag Pro Person of the Year. He also hosts the weekly podcast Talking Biotech (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com). Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998).   TIME STAMPS: 0:15: Ketogeek updates about flavor 8:01: Dr. Kevin Folta’s journey and back story 9:36: What is a “Gene” and “Biotechnology”? 12:20: Why does Biotech get a bad rap in the mainstream? 14:41: Explanation of GMOs/Transgenics, Genetic Engineering & Traditional Agriculture 17:14: How genetic engineering can help solve problems in traditional agriculture 19:50: How are transgenic foods approved by the government? 22:11: How CRISPR Cas9 and gene editing works? 24:28: Can you do multiple edits at the same time? 26:04: The drawbacks and critique of gene editing 28:14: Seralini Study & what if someone finds issues with biotech products? 30:40: How can intrinsic and environmental factors can impact plant development? 33:08: How light can impact plant growth, movement, flavor and aroma 39:04: Are fruits, vegetables and crops less nutritious nowadays? 42:03: The controversy of and narrative behind the “Golden Rice” 45:06: Why do people dislike Transgenic foods? 49:32: Can you make a plant walk? 51:22: What are the limitations of biotechnology? 53:09: Greatest paradoxes you’ve observed as a scientist? 57:23: “Denialism of Science and Society”, thinking critically and problems with social media learning 1:01:24: False narratives and how can couples who are about to start a family get legit scientific information? 1:10:24: The story and controversy of the “Bt Brinjal” in South Asia 1:14:06: Other technologies & the tragic controversy of “Matoke banana” in Uganda 1:18:34: Concerns with companies monopolizing and holding patents to newer biotech technologies 1:21:19: Final Message to the listeners 1:26:07: Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: https://kevinfoltacom.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinfolta Talking Biotech Podcast: http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/ Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

Message from Ivan and Liz: We want to bring listeners attention to this blogpost on Biofortified. https://biofortified.org/2018/08/kevin-folta-coi/ We believe that evidence presented here contradicts several of Kevins assertions in the episode about ‘radical transparency’ and urge listeners to consider them while processing our conversation. ########## In this episode, Ivan and Liz talk to Kevin Folta, Professor and Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. Kevin’s research focuses on the functional genomics of small fruit crops, photomorphogenesis, and plant transformation. In addition to his many impressive publications, Kevin has been deeply involved in student education and communication of science to the public for many years. Unfortunately, his success in scientific communication has also made him a target. In 2015, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was filed to the University of Florida by US Right to Know as part of a campaign targeting the emails of public scientists who have spoken out in favor of biotechnology. In this emotional episode, Kevin describes the whirlwind of fake news and misinformation that ensued after the FOIA request. We talk about the spiral of silence these efforts intend to create and why it is absolutely vital to keep speaking up for science and for the scientists under attack. SHOW NOTES Paper: Bao, Z., Clancy, M. A., Carvalho, R. F., Elliott, K., & Folta, K. M. (2017). Identification of novel growth regulators in plant populations expressing random peptides. Plant Physiology, pp-00577. http://www.plantphysiol.org/content/early/2017/08/14/pp.17.00577 Kevin’s Websites http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/ http://kfolta.blogspot.com/ http://arabidopsisthaliana.com/ Links to Real News https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidkroll/2015/09/10/what-the-new-york-times-missed-on-kevin-folta-and-monsantos-cultivation-of-academic-scientists/#f3e425b619ad https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/jp/criticized-by-activists-professor-gives-grant-from-monsanto-to-food-pantry https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/academic-scientists-are-foot-soldiers-in-lobbying-battle-over-bioengineered-foods/104167 https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/how-to-attack-a-public-scientist/ http://scibabe.com/folta/ https://respectfulinsolence.com/2015/11/05/a-sad-day-for-public-science-advocacy/ http://croplife.ca/theres-a-new-void-to-fill-in-science-communication/ Find us on Twitter: @kevinfolta @talkingbiotech @ehaswell @baxtertwi @taprootpodcast taproot@plantae.org

Any podcast’s 100th episode is reason to celebrate.  In Talking Biotech’s 100th episode Chris Barbey interviews its originator, Dr. Kevin Folta, Professor and Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida.  They [...]

Kevin Folta is a land-grant scientist exploring ways to make better food with less input, also learning and teaching how to effectively communicate science to the public. He is also a professor in and chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Kevin Folta is a land-grant scientist exploring ways to make better food with less input, also learning and teaching how to effectively communicate science to the public. He is also a professor in and chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, Gainesville.