In summer, things tend to slow down a bit. The kids are out of school, families are taking vacations, and Florida’s citrus harvest has been completed for the season. But at AgNet Media, the pace is picking up as planning for Citrus Expo 2017 is in full force. Citrus Expo, the world’s premier citrus trade show and seminar program, will …
Grower Survey on Bactericide Use
By Harold Browning Last year, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation partnered with AgNet Media to conduct a survey to obtain preliminary information on the use of the bactericides made available through Tree Health Section 18. The three products containing streptomycin or oxytetracycline are again available in 2017 through the recertification of Tree Health Section 18. The results of the …
Citrus Expo 2017 Theme Announced
This year’s Citrus Expo seminar program theme is Challenge, Change and Opportunity. Michael Rogers, director of the Citrus Research and Education Center and key organizer of the Citrus Expo seminar program, gave some insight on the meaning behind the 2017 theme. “We’re going to be talking about the challenges regarding citrus greening and how growers need to change their programs …
Thank You for Another Great Year
Dear Growers, Industry Members and Friends: On behalf of everyone at Citrus Expo, we would like to extend our appreciation to all attendees, exhibitors and sponsors of this year’s event. We are overwhelmed with the generosity and support from all levels of participants that joined us this year. The Citrus Expo Shindig, held on Wednesday night, allowed everyone to relax …
Scenes from Citrus Expo’s Silver Anniversary
Citrus Expo 2016 Citrus growers and industry members turned out in full force for the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo. They came seeking answers on citrus greening and other production challenges, as was evidenced by the large turnout at the “Now Is the Time” seminar program.
Speaker Spotlight: Grosser on New Citrus Rootstocks and Scions
Wrapping up our “Speaker Spotlight” series is Jude Grosser, with the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center. Grosser says he will be speaking about new oranges that have been developed at the University of Florida’s breeding program. These include the new OLL oranges, a mid-sweet collection, and two early Valencias that have the potential to replace Hamlins. Grosser …
Speaker Spotlight: Albrecht on “From Planning to Planting”
Ute Albrecht, University of Florida assistant professor for plant physiology, will be giving a seminar at this year’s Citrus Expo. Her talk will provide growers with the latest information for establishing new groves in the presence of HLB. She says her presentation involves several different subjects that are all based on a collaboration of knowledgeable experts on those subjects. Some …
New Book to Debut at Citrus Expo
Citrus growers now have yet another reason to attend the 2016 Citrus Expo. They can receive a complimentary copy of a brand new book, “The Critical Importance of Citrus Tree Nutrition.” Authored by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri, the book will debut at the Citrus Expo Shindig, a special party to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary. The shindig takes place …
Funding the Future of Citrus
The Florida FFA Association has been a staple of service at Citrus Expo for nearly seven years. Ronnie Simmons, executive director of the Florida FFA Association, spoke about the partnership. “Many know that part of the mission of FFA is ‘service,’ and primarily service to our agricultural community. When we were approached about seven years ago about Citrus Expo, we …
Speaker Spotlight: Singerman on Current Economics of Citrus Production
In this week’s Speaker Spotlight, Ariel Singerman, assistant professor at the Citrus Research and Education Center, gives a brief preview of his Citrus Expo seminar, “Current economics of citrus production.” The first part of his presentation will focus on citrus production costs in 2015–16 and changes in cost of production with respect to the previous season. In the second part, …