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 …
What You Need to Know Before You Go
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, …
Gearing Up for Another Great Show
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 …
Expo Show Guide Released!
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 & …
Speaker Spotlight: Scott Angle
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 …
Win a Cash Prize at Expo!
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 …
Speaker Spotlight: Ernie Barnett
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 …
Speaker Spotlight: Phillip Rucks
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 …
Speaker Spotlight: Kimberly and David Lott
Kimberly and David Lott, founders of Crop Disaster Recovery, will talk about state and federal government loans, grants and relief packages for growers at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. “Global instability and increase in fuel prices have caused an increase in available funds,” says David. “If growers are not taking advantage of these programs, I don’t know how they’re …
Support the Future of Agriculture
The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo brings industry members together. We take pride in supporting agriculture students because they are the future of the industry. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo gives Florida FFA Association officers the opportunity to network with industry representatives. The event allows the officers to experience firsthand how the agriculture industry works together. A new Florida …