Whiteflies are among the top pests specialty crop growers face every year. The pest causes damage and losses on a wide range of vegetable crops across the Southeast. Nationally, the pest costs growers hundreds of millions of dollars annually. To make matters worse, the whitefly transmits many plant viruses. During the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, a panel discussion will …

The Environmental Protection Agency has been updating its process for registration of pesticides to include more deference to the Endangered Species Act. The agency has recently released new guidance for herbicide applications. Changes will impact how growers use pesticides and can impact how herbicides are applied. There is a lot to digest with these changes. During the Citrus & Specialty …

The 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will feature a special speaker and inspirational message from retired Battalion Commander Jack Oehm of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY). Oehm was a battalion chief who first arrived at Ground Zero after both World Trade Center towers collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a tragic day for Oehm, the …

Alternative crops have always drawn interest among growers seeking to diversify their operations. During this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, a session will be dedicated to a number of crops that have been on the alternative radar in recent years. Bamboo has been one of the alternative crops on that list for some time in Florida. For that reason, …

There is a lot happening in the world of specialty crops that impact growers’ business operations. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will host a panel discussion with the leaders of three associations to tackle those topics. The panel will include Mike Joyner, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association; Chris Butts, Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Matt Joyner, Florida …

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2025 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place Aug. 20–21at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Growers and industry professionals are invited to sign up now for complimentary registration to this two-day event filled with education, networking and innovation. Hosted by AgNet Media, the Expo is Florida’s premier event for …

The AgNet Media team would like to thank growers, other attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors for making this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo a success. The event was held on Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa — the second year at the new venue. It takes a lot of hard work to put this event on, …

The annual Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was once again a sweet success for AgNet Media, organizer of the show. The event was held on Aug. 21–22 in Tampa. Farmers and allied industry members flocked to the Florida State Fairgrounds to learn about research pertaining to citrus production and timely topics affecting citrus and specialty crop growers. Josh McGill, AgNet …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is just a day away. The event takes place Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. There will be a lot to offer for growers and agricultural industry stakeholders from Florida and beyond. If you missed the preregistration period, there’s no need to worry. On-site registration is available on Wednesday and Thursday. …

This Friday is the deadline to preregister for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event scheduled for Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa promises to provide growers with an exceptional seminar program and the opportunity to network with peers. The event’s general session will cover a range of topics from direct marketing and promoting fresh fruit …