Tripti Vashisth, associate professor of horticultural sciences with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), recently provided a sneak peek of the citrus educational seminars at the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The event takes place on Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Vashisth coordinated the seminars. “Our goal is to provide …

The full agenda has been announced for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo scheduled for Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The event provides a great venue for growers to network with their peers and learn during several educational seminars. The general session on the morning of Aug. 21 will cover a wide range of topics including …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is quickly approaching. The event is scheduled for Aug. 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. The Expo’s educational program will cover a lot of bases. The general session the morning of Aug. 21 will feature several presenters, including Chef Justin Timineri speaking about the Fresh From Florida program and how it is …

The biggest development in the fight against HLB has been the introduction of trunk injection of oxytetracycline (OTC). In the second year of applications, researchers and growers are getting a better handle on the best practices for using the OTC products. Optimizing OTC trunk injections will be addressed by several speakers during the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo scheduled for …

The farm bill debate continues and may stretch into next year. Specialty crop interests have stepped up to ensure their voice is heard and represented in the debate. Tori Rumenik, director of supply chain and commodity services for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA), will be discussing industry priorities during the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo taking place Aug. …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is less than two months away! The excitement is building as registrations pour in, and seminar speakers are announced. While many of the Expo traditions will remain, there are some new and exciting additions to the show. AgNet Media has added brunch, citrus ice cream and live cooking demonstrations to the event. SUPERB SEMINARSIn …

Florida FFA recently held its annual convention in Orlando. During the event, FFA members gathered from all over the state for sessions, workshops, competitions and awards. At the end of the convention, a new state officer team was elected to serve Florida FFA. These eight individuals worked hard for years to prepare for this opportunity. The 2024–25 Florida FFA officer …

Excitement for the 2024 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is building for many, including Ray Royce, executive director of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA). Royce encourages growers, industry representatives and agricultural companies to attend the event. “The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is always a unique opportunity for those in the citrus industry to gain information that they …

Registration is open for the 2024 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo! Join us in sunny Tampa for another exciting trade show and educational seminars. The two-day event will be open Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attending the expo is a great opportunity to network with the …

The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo team would like to thank all growers, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors of the 2023 event. Our show would not be possible without each one of you. The new location was a great success. We sincerely appreciate everyone for quickly adapting to the change and making it one of the best AgNet Media events yet! …