@SWFREC

UF/IFAS

 Immokalee, FL
swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu
Joined November 2013
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Congratulations to Seth Tsatsu on successfully passing his PhD qualifying exam! His research, “Integrating Fungal Entomopathogens into Citrus Pest Management,” marks an exciting step forward in his doctoral journey under the guidance of Dr. Jawwad Qureshi. Well deserved!
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Congratulations to Seth Tsatsu! Kudos to advisor Dr. Jawwad Qureshi.
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Congratulations to Dr. Giannis Gallios on completing his Ph.D. at @UFIFAS @SWFREC! Dissertation seminar focused on “Addressing Soil Data Sovereignty and Scarcity through Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Techniques” Kudos to advisor Dr. Nikolas Tziolas! #GatorNation #AI #UF
Huge congratulations to Dr. Giannis Gallios on completing his Ph.D. at UF/IFAS SWFREC

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Congratulations, Dr. Gallios! We are excited to see the impact of your work on smart agriculture and data privacy in the years ahead. Kudos to advisor Dr. Nikolas Tziolas!
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Congratulations to Dr. Jawwad A. Qureshi, recipient of the 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award! A well-deserved recognition of his dedication, innovation, and impact. We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement! #UFIFAS #SWFREC #GatorProud #FLProductivityAward
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Congratulations, Lauren! We are thrilled to celebrate Lauren Fessler Mathews, Ph.D. student, on successfully passing her qualifying exam seminar! She is advised by Citrus Pathologist Dr. Ozgur Batuman. Wishing you continued success as you move forward in your graduate journey.
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We are mourning the loss of James M. “Jim” Stephens, one of the founders of the Florida MGV program. His legacy of service, education and practical horticultural knowledge will continue to benefit Floridians for generations. Learn more about Jim: buff.ly/DGVqI6B
Sunset as seen through dune grass at Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola, Florida.

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Sweat bees are this week’s pollinator. This diverse family of bees are important pollinators for plants including blueberries, fruit trees and sunflowers. Keep an eye out for one during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census this Friday and Saturday! gsepc.org/
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Huge congratulations to Wenhao Liu, PhD Student, for winning 1st Place in the Graduate Student Poster Presentation Competition at the Florida ASABE 2026 Annual Meeting in Fort Myers! Incredible recognition! #PrecisionAg #AgTech #ASABE2026 #SWFREC #UFIFAS
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Great conversations, new collaborations, and exciting research! Precision Ag team enjoyed participating in the ASABE Annual Meeting in Fort Myers, sharing our work, exploring innovations in automation, and connecting with the agricultural engineering community. #SWFREC #UFIFAS
SWFREC Precision Ag Team

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Yiannis Ampatzidis@PrecAgSWFRECJun 13
Great time with the team at the FL ASABE Conference! @SWFREC @UF_ABE – at Vineyards, FL
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SWFREC team traveled to Jacksonville, FL to attend the 139th Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society (FSHS).
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Wenhao Liu@WenerLiuMay 14
Excited to present our UAV sprayer demo at the UF/IFAS SWFREC Vegetable Field Day 🚁🌱 Great to share how drone spraying can support more precise and efficient vegetable production. @PrecAgSWFREC @UF_ABE @SWFREC #UAV #DroneSpraying #PrecisionAgriculture #AgTech #Vegetable
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Congrats to Lauren Fessler Mathews (3rd place), Amanda McVay (2nd place), and Pedro Ramirez (Honorable Mention) for their outstanding presentations at the UF Plant Pathology II Biennial Research & Professional Development Symposium at the GCREC!#SWFREC #PlantPathology #UF
Collage of event photos from UF Plant Pathology’s symposium, showcasing participants receiving awards and presenters at podiums.

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Amanda McVay, Lauren Fessler Mathews, Pedro Ramirez, Dr. Ok-Kyung Kim, & Dr. Ozgur Batuman traveled to the UF Plant Pathology II Biennial Research & Professional Development Symposium at the GCREC. Great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share! #UFPlantPath #SWFREC #GCREC
Collage featuring participants at a plant pathology symposium with a banner and podium photos.

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Huge congratulations to Dr. Ute Albrecht for being named a 2026 @UF Research Foundation Professor! More: news.ufl.edu/2026/04/ufrf-pr… #SWFREC #UFProud #Research #AgScience #Horticulture
Congratulations banner for UF Research Foundation naming Dr. Ute Albrecht a 2026 UFRF Professor, featuring images of her in a lab and outdoor setting.

ALT Congratulations banner for UF Research Foundation naming Dr. Ute Albrecht a 2026 UFRF Professor, featuring images of her in a lab and outdoor setting.

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New hope for Florida’s citrus groves! UF/IFAS researchers, including Dr. Jawwad Qureshi, have identified 3 "good bugs" that eat up to 97% of citrus-greening-carrying psyllid eggs. Wink report: youtube.com/watch?v=owZfODhW… #SWFREC #CitrusGreening #Entomology @SWFREC @UF_IFAS
Poster on using beneficial insects against citrus greening disease, featuring lacewing larvae, mealybug destroyer, and minute pirate bug.

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UF/IFAS SWFREC@SWFRECApr 24
Join @SWFREC for the 2026 Citrus Field Day! April 30, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM FREE (CEUs available!) Register: swfrec-citrusfieldday.eventb… Event Website: swfrec.ifas.ufl.edu/events/C… #SWFREC #AgResearch #FloridaCitrus #CitrusFieldDay
Promotional image for UF/IFAS Citrus Field Day, featuring event details and topics on a citrus-themed background.

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Huge congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Shukla on being named a 2026 ASABE Fellow! This prestigious honor recognizes his world-class contributions to agricultural & biological engineering. We’re lucky to have his expertise at @UF_IFAS @SWFREC #SWFREC #AgEng #WaterResources #ASABE #UF
Congratulatory announcement for Dr. Sanjay Shukla's ASABE Fellowship, featuring his portrait

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Huge congratulations to Dr. Jawwad Qureshi of @SWFREC for winning the 2026 ESA Southeastern Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Horticultural Entomology! His work on pest management and citrus greening is making a difference for growers. #SWFREC #Entomology #Agriculture
Congratulations to Dr. Jawwad Qureshi for winning the 2026 Entomological Society Award.

ALT Congratulations to Dr. Jawwad Qureshi for winning the 2026 Entomological Society Award.

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