Citrus Expo to Open Wednesday in North Fort Myers

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

The biggest citrus event of the year – Citrus Expo – will run Wednesday and Thursday at Lee Civic Center. The first report provides an overview of Citrus Expo. Download Audio The second report describes the bustle of activity as exhibitors set up for Expo’s giant trade show. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentValley Helps …

Still Bone Dry

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Canker Dogs Proven – Citrus Expo Live Demo Set

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Pepe Peruyero of J & K Canine Academy will feature his Canine Canker Detection Team at a live demonstration at this week’s Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers, where growers can meet the dogs, the handlers and researchers as this new detection tool launches into commercial availability. Industry discussions are expected about the potential of similar canine detection training for earlier …

Citrus Foundation Official to Kick Off Citrus Expo Seminars

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

The opening seminar speaker at Citrus Expo Wednesday morning will be Harold Browning, chief operating officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. He previews his presentation in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …

Rehabilitating HLB-infected Citrus Trees with Pruning

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse at a recent grower roundtable in Arcadia discussed the results of efforts to rehabilitate HLB-infected trees by pruning them. He reports on his and growers’ results. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

Changing Crops

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It is no secret that farmers in the southeast are looking at new crops. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

2012 Farm Bill

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Everett Griner tells us why we may not see a farm bill until 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026

Citrus Expo Topic: A Disease in Florida and Two Exotics

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida researcher Ron Brlansky at Citrus Expo will discuss two exotic diseases and one that’s been in Florida a long time. He offers a preview of his talk in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …

Citrus Grower Rehabs Diaprepes-infested Block with Pruning

Dan Citrus, Florida

At an Arcadia roundtable this week sponsored by Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association and the University of Florida, Sarasota grower Rick Turner told fellow growers about the rehabilitation of a Diaprepes-infested block via severe hedging and topping. He discusses the rehab in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …

Disease Resistance Development to be Addressed at Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Jude Grosser of the University of Florida previews his Aug. 15 Citrus Expo presentation about the development of disease-resistant trees. Resistance is being sought to HLB, canker, blight and other diseases. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …