The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will be packed with value for growers and agricultural industry stakeholders. The event’s educational seminars will cover a wide range of topics. The general session on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, will cover some of the big topics that impact fruit and vegetable growers. Speakers and topics include the following: On Wednesday afternoon and Thursday …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo provides growers an unparalleled learning opportunity with nearly 40 educational presentations covering a wide range of topics. The event is also a great place to catch up with fellow growers and industry stakeholders. The trade show floor is a perfect venue for networking and to learn about the products and services growers need to …

This year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will address many key topics important to fruit and vegetable growers in Florida and the Southeast. The full seminar schedule is available now here. The general session will cover a wide range of topics, and the citrus and specialty crop seminars will dive into more specific crop production areas. The July episode of …

Attendees at this year’s Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will have a chance to win big and give back to the next generation of Florida agriculture. Thanks to a generous donation from Hays-LTI, one lucky winner will take home a top-quality pull-behind smoker, perfect for tailgates, family gatherings or feeding a hungry crew after a long day in the field. …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo will be packed with value for growers and agricultural industry stakeholders. The event’s educational seminars will cover a wide range of topics. The full agenda can be viewed here. The general session on Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, will cover some of the big topics that impact fruit and vegetable growers. Scott Angle, senior vice …

The educational seminars have a lot to offer specialty crop growers. Big topics like labor, trade and farm policy will be discussed at the general session Wednesday morning. The specialty crop seminars will provide key insights into some of the big production issues small fruit and vegetable growers face in the field. Special sessions will be dedicated to some of …

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, …