New Weapons Against HLB and Canker

Josh McGill Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

AgroSource, Inc. is a science-based, privately-held crop protection company that has developed two new products that are proving to be effective combatants against HLB and canker. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) signed a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) with the company back in August of 2013. The CRADA allows AgroSource to share resources with …

Developing New UAV Like None Before

Josh McGill General

A new drone prototype caused quite the buzz at the recent Citrus Expo 2015. The drone was developed by Aussley Associates and is like no drone before. It’s fixed wing style and single propeller makes it unique, along with Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Tree Steamer Attends Citrus Expo

Josh McGill Citrus, Citrus Expo News, General

The Citrus Research & Education Center’s citrus tree steamer unit made a public appearance at the 2015 Citrus Expo. Many growers got to see this machine in action for the first time at last week’s show. The steamer unit is being tested as a possible solution to the citrus industry’s battle against Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

This Year’s Citrus Expo

Josh McGill General

Citrus Expo 2015 was last week at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. This year’s event was bigger than ever, with over 1,000 growers present on opening day. Special thanks to all of our sponsors for making this year’s event better than ever. Stay tuned to our website for more photos of the 2015 Citrus Expo and for …

Citrus Expo 2015 Update

Josh McGill General

We spoke with AgNet Media’s founder and president, Gary Cooper, about Citrus Expo 2015. The show has been owned by AgNet Media, Inc. for ten years now and Cooper said this year will be the best yet. Citrus Expo is open to all growers, grove managers, industry professionals and researchers at no cost. Simply go to CitrusExpo.net and pre-register today. …

Great Giveaways at Citrus Expo 2015

Josh McGill Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

This year’s Citrus Expo is packed with great giveaways for attendees, so pre-register online now to ensure your eligibility. Citrus Expo will be held August 19-20 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. Don’t Wait; Pre-register Now! Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Citrus Expo Less Than a Week Away

Josh McGill Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

There’s less than a week left until the world’s premier citrus event, which promises to be one you won’t forget. Citrus Expo 2015 will be held at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, August 19-20. Growers can pre-register until noon on August 14 for a chance to win a John Deere gun safe. So don’t wait; pre-register now …

Students Gain Valuable Experience Through Internships with NRCS

Josh McGill General

From: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: “Helping People Help the Land” since 1935. Students Gain Valuable Experience Through Internships As the old song goes, “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy…” especially in Florida, where summers are usually slow paced. Not so for college intern DeAndra Brooks, who is spending the summer working as a soil conservationist at the Crestview office …

Make Your Abandoned Citrus Grove Economically Viable Once Again

Josh McGill General

A new idea will turn non-economically viable orange groves into profitable water farms that will help to reduce the outflow of fresh water into Florida’s estuaries and will be a source of water during times of drought. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique and his growers are working with the South Florida Water Management District, the St. …