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 …

This Friday, Aug, 15, is the deadline to preregister for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event scheduled for Aug. 20–21 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa promises to provide growers with an exceptional seminar program and the opportunity to network with peers. The seminar program’s general session will cover a wide range of topics including labor, farm …

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 …