Attendees will explore the latest insights in bell pepper production, from cutting‑edge pest and disease management to the impact of growth regulators on yield and quality, delivered by leading Ohio State University experts. The event offers a fast‑paced series of focused presentations followed by open discussion, giving growers practical, research‑based strategies they can apply right away.
Event Schedule
9:45-10 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions, Rafiq Islam, Program Director, Soil, Water & Bioenergy Resources, OSU South Centers
10–10:30 a.m. – Bell Pepper Pest Management : Something Old, New, Borrowed, Etc. James Jasinski, Professor, Department of Extension
10:30–11 a.m. – Integrating Cover Crops for Improved Weed Control in Bell Peppers, Ram Yadav, Assistant Professor, Horticulture and Crop Science
11–11:30 a.m. – Hidden and Familiar Threats Redefining Pepper Disease Management, Andres Sanabria-Velazquez, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology
11:30–Noon – Effect of Growth Regulators on Bell Pepper Yield & Quality, Arif Rahman, Scientist, OSU South Centers
Noon–12:10 p.m. – Conclusion/Discussion