The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is back! This year, the Expo will take place at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The Expo will follow the same format but in a new location. The venue offers plenty of space to host the Expo’s trade show and educational programs. The fairgrounds have long been allied with agriculture, hosting events for …

We have good news to share. AgNet Media has secured a new location for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event will take place at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The facilities offer ample space and are well-suited to host the Expo.  It was unfortunate that the Lee Civic Center closed, but as the saying goes: The show …

By Frank Giles Nearly 1,000 attendees gathered in North Fort Myers last week for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. In its 30th year, the event drew growers from Florida and beyond to learn about the latest in production techniques and to see what’s new from industry suppliers on the trade show floor. A few growers from international locations like …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is only a week away. As exhibitors, attendees and speakers prepare to head to Fort Myers, we want to make sure you have everything you need to know to make the most of your time there. Are You Preregistered? The last chance to register is Friday, Aug. 12. While you can register on site, …

AgNet Media is gearing up for one of the biggest years yet at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. More than 150 exhibitors from six countries will be in attendance Aug. 17-18 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. In addition to citrus growers, producers of over 16 different crops are registered for the event. It is …

The show guide for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is now available. With over 200 exhibitors on the trade show floor as well as two days of educational seminars, this event will be filled with lots of learning and networking opportunities. Check out the Expo show guide and get prepared for Florida’s best grower event! The 2022 Citrus & …

University of Florida Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Scott Angle will be speaking about agricultural issues and what the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is doing to help. According to Angle, the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is the premier scientific gathering where the latest information will be shared. “A lot of conversation and feedback will …

In addition to the gun safe drawing, there is another opportunity to win at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. All growers will receive a prize card at registration. While walking through the trade show, growers are encouraged to visit the exhibitors listed on the card. Exhibitors who sponsor the prize card will be supplied with a stamp to mark …

Ernie Barnett, executive director of the Florida Land Council, will be talking about some of the challenges facing agricultural production in Florida. Senate Bill 1000 was passed this year and gives citrus growers some leeway when it comes to best management practices (BMPs) requirements. The new law was designed to tailor nutrient application rates to match specific conditions on citrus …

Bamboo has the potential to be a viable commercial crop in Florida. Phillip Rucks, manager of Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery and Florida Grown Specialties, Inc., will be speaking at the 2022 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo about citrus alternatives, such as bamboo. Rucks says that bamboo is a great drop-in crop for many reasons and has several different purposes. Bamboo …