Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Plant Industry News. In this episode, we are joined by our division directors, Dr. Trevor Smith and Dr. Greg Hodges, with a 2020 recap of events. As unusual as this year was, the work did not slow down and the Division of Plant Industry remained as busy as ever. Join us as we highlight a few of the exciting and unexpected events and programs DPI had to tackle this year.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director Dr. Trevor Smith as he announces the recipient of a significant Division award, promotes the Arboretum grove in Winter Haven and shares updates on various events and programs happening around the Division. Enjoy our interview with Dr. Leroy Whilby, Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology, as he shares about his role as Bureau Chief, as well as his job with the Medical Corps in the U.S. Army. Leroy discusses how both his civilian and military careers compare and relate to each other. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we introduce a new employee in the Public Information and Outreach office and celebrate an upcoming retirement in the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to the start of Season 2 of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director Dr. Trevor Smith as he shares important status updates on the division's current and upcoming programs, as well as his appreciation for all division staff working during the Covid-19 pandemic. Enjoy our interview with Matt Moore, supervisor of the Molecular Diagnostics Lab in the ENPP Bureau, as he discusses the important work the MDL performs and the resource it serves. Matt also shares about some special projects the MDL is working on. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome a new employee to the CAPS program.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode concludes Season 1 of Plant Industry News with a 2019 recap of events between DPI director, Dr. Trevor Smith and the Florida State Plant Health Director, Richard Miranda of the USDA. Enjoy this conversation between colleagues as they reflect on some of the major events DPI and the USDA collaborated on during 2019. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome a new employee to the division, recognize two promotions and provide an important update on DPI office closures. Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith as he discusses pest introduction on Christmas trees and craft materials this holiday season as well as in pet trade. He also discusses his recent trip to Hawaii and the different projects happening there. Enjoy part 2 of the interview with Eric Rohrig and Sedonia Steininger from the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control as they share more about the new biological control for Brazilian peppertree. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome new employees to the division and recognize a promotion.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith as he discusses the tomato brown rugose virus, growing cotton in south Florida and a new moth find in Alachua County. Enjoy an interview with Eric Rohrig and Sedonia Steininger from the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control as they share about the new biological control for Brazilian peppertree. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome a new employee to the division, recognize promotions and remind DPI employees of our office closure for the upcoming holiday. Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith's recap of the annual Florida Nursery Grower and Landscape Association landscape show held in Orlando, FL, recognition of the giant African land snail eradication program anniversary, and reflection of Hurricane Dorian. Enjoy an interview with Justin Ezell, the Assistant Bureau Chief of Citrus Budwood Registration as he reflects on the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 and shares their role in the establishment of citrus canker. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome new employees to the division and recognize both a promotion and retirement. We hope you enjoy the interview with Justin Ezell, an interview recorded as a collaboration with Streaming Science for their 'The Science of Superstorms' podcast series.  This episode is in collaboration with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication AEC 4036 class taught by Dr. Jamie Loizzo. To hear similar content produced by Dr. Loizzo's students, visit www.streamingscience.com. Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith shares notable highlights from the National Plant Board Meeting and reminds DPI employees to complete end-of-year evaluations. He also shares an overview of projects and research conducted by the methods and biological control bureau. Enjoy an interview with Katrina Dickens, a biological scientist in the methods and biological control bureau where she walks us through the 3D printing process and shares about exciting collaborations they are working on. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome new employees to the division and recognize recently promoted employees into new roles, as well as remind listeners that DPI offices will be closed for Labor Day. Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry . Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith's recap of some pest threats including a mealybug on citrus and a bee kill. However, he also shares some exciting events during the month of July, including visitors from Florida Youth Institute and the reconstruction status of one of our old buildings. We continue our interview with Dr. Paul Skelley, and Assistant Bureau Chief of Entomology, Nematology, and Plant Pathology as he shares the process of naming new insect species and some unique strategies he has used for doing so in the past. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we celebrate the promotion and return of DPI employees, as well as an award recognition for one of our GIS mappers. We hope you enjoy part 2 of the interview with Paul Skelley and encourage you to visit last month's episode if you missed part 1 where Dr. Skelley shares about his education, his journey to the division, and the Florida State Collection of Arthropods.  This episode is in collaboration with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication AEC 4036 class taught by Dr. Jamie Loizzo. To hear similar content produced by Dr. Loizzo's students, visit www.streamingscience.com.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry .  Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News. This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith's recap of the annual Florida Citrus Mutual Conference held in Bonita Springs, FL, the annual Don’t Pack a Pest partner meeting hosted in Orlando, FL, the Hemp Rule workshops, and a Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak in Mexico we are keeping our eye on and monitoring from afar. Enjoy an interview with Dr. Paul Skelley, an Assistant Bureau Chief of Entomology, Nematology, and Plant Pathology as he shares about his education, his journey to the division, and the Florida State Collection of Arthropods. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we welcome new employees to the division. We hope you enjoy part 1 of the interview with Paul Skelley and encourage you to stay tuned for next month's episode to hear the remainder of the interview as he digs deeper into naming species. This episode is in collaboration with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication AEC 4036 class taught by Dr. Jamie Loizzo. To hear similar content produced by Dr. Loizzo's students, visit www.streamingscience.com.  Follow us on social media @FDACSDPI. As always, you can find updated versions of our latest publications and papers on our website https://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry .  Subscribe and rate us! If you have any questions or suggestions for topics feel free to submit them to [email protected] and we will reference them in the next episode.