Growers received welcomed news in June when trunk-injection therapy of oxytetracycline (OTC) was cleared for continued applications next season. Some growers have said the treatment has helped save groves from loss due to HLB.   Ute Albrecht, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences associate professor, has been one of the lead researchers on OTC applications and its effectiveness. …

Florida FFA recently announced its newly elected 2026–27 state officer team. This outstanding group of young leaders will be joining AgNet Media in Fort Myers this August to volunteer at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. Each year, the Florida FFA state officers play an important role in helping create a welcoming and successful experience for attendees and exhibitors. Their …

The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation received another large infusion of funds from the Florida Legislature during its session this spring. Approximately $160 million will be going toward funding new planting and existing tree therapy projects for citrus growers.  The CRAFT team will be giving an update on the rollout of the new cycle of funding during the …

Since he began growing citrus six years ago, Daryl Zelek has attended the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo every year. He’ll be back again this year, and this time he’s bringing his wife so she can attend the vegetable seminars. The couple has already booked their stay at the Luminary Hotel and are looking forward to coming to the Caloosa …

For many Florida farmers and ranchers, “A Land Remembered” is a treasured piece of historical fiction. The novel chronicles the lives of three generations of the MacIvey family in Florida from the 1850s to the 1960s. There has been a lot of buzz about a new TV series that is being made based on the book. Todd Wiseman Jr., who …

Growers today face a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. From managing pests and diseases to navigating labor challenges, production costs, water management concerns and evolving market conditions, staying informed has never been more important. The 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for Aug. 12–13 in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, will provide growers and industry professionals with practical knowledge, exposure to …

Registration is now open for the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, set for Aug. 12–13 at the waterfront Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers. The Expo has earned a reputation as a top event for commercial producers. The event brings together citrus and specialty crop growers, allied industry companies, researchers and industry leaders for two days of …

By Robin Loftin In 2023, when the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was forced to leave the Lee Civic Center and Fort Myers, AgNet Media shared your disappointment. Like many of you, we hoped and prayed that one day we would have the opportunity to return. Today, we are thrilled to announce that those prayers have been answered. The 2026 …

The AgNet Media team extends a heartfelt thank you to all exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and attendees who made the 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo such a success. From exhibitors and sponsors to growers and industry leaders, your participation brought energy, expertise and excitement to the Expo. The two-day event welcomed growers from across the Southeast and even internationally, creating …

Tomorrow, the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo kicks off at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Plan to arrive early, grab a cup of coffee and breakfast in the trade show hall, and connect with exhibitors before heading to the first seminar of the day at 9:00 a.m. The two-day Expo …