UF warns Bay counties face high strawberry disease risk
By The BriefBrief
UF researchers say predicted El Niño could raise strawberry disease risk in four Bay Area counties.
WHO:UF researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), including Research Assistant Scientist Cheryl Dalid
WHAT:Predicted El Niño may increase the risk of strawberry fruit diseases in Bay Area counties
WHEN:May 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM ET
WHERE:Bay Area counties in Florida (four counties identified by UF researchers)
WHY:The predicted El Niño weather pattern is expected to increase conditions favorable for fruit diseases.
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