Ron Hamel, executive vice president of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA), is gearing up for the annual Citrus Industry Celebration hosted by the GCGA. The event will be held on Wednesday night, August 16, on Florida Gulf Coast University’s campus in Alico Arena. Hamel says this year’s celebration is expected to be bigger and better than in the past …
Invest in Our Future Farmers at Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo is proud to partner with Florida FFA for eight years and counting! Citrus Expo takes pride in providing a leadership opportunity for FFA members to be able to network and connect with industry professionals. Expo allows FFA members to get a first-hand look at how different parts of the agriculture industry can come together. The FFA was founded …
HCCGA Eager for the 2017 Citrus Expo
Growers and industry leaders are gearing up for the 2017 Citrus Expo. The event takes place August 16–17 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. Ray Royce, executive director of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, is looking forward to this year’s Citrus Expo. Pre-registration for the 2017 Citrus Expo is now open! All pre-registered growers …
Summertime Is Citrus Expo Time
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 …