“The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program promises to be the best in Expo’s history with more grower input than ever before,” says seminar coordinator and UF/IFAS Extension specialist Tim Spann. “This year’s program will include an economics session in which researchers, growers and regulators will present information on harvesting and labor costs, the economics of mechanical harvesting and abscission, and …
Citrus Expo Seminar Program Theme Announced
The theme of this year’s Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production basics to ensure the future,” will help growers continue to do what they do best — for years to come. The event takes place Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. As always, the seminars will offer multiple CEUs and CCAs. Visit the Citrus Expo website …
Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute Coverage
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Growers May Preregister For Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo
Planning is underway for the seminar programs at Citrus Expo, set for Aug. 15-16. Growers may preregister online now. Learn more about Expo, including how to preregister, in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Growers Share Advanced Citrus Production System Experiences
Growers John Strang and Joby Sherrod shared their experiences with recently planted advanced citrus production system groves at Citrus Expo in August. In these interviews, one or both discuss the cost of the system, the likelihood it will be profitable, future plans, and more. Joby Sherrod: Download Audio John Strang: Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing …
Syngenta Representative Discusses Phytophthora, Syngenta Products
Syngenta’s John Taylor at Citrus Expo in August discussed some phytophthora work he’s been involved in and some of his company’s products. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
Roka Addresses Labor Costs Of Growing And Harvesting Citrus
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka takes a broad look at citrus labor costs. He addresses the high cost of harvesting labor late this spring, the cost of regulatory compliance and the impact the immigration debate may have had on labor cost and availability, among other things. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored …
KeyPlex’s Gerald O’Connor Discusses Product At Citrus Expo
Gerald O’Connor of KeyPlex discussed his company’s product at this year’s Citrus Expo. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
At Least One Florida Citrus Firm Is Happy With H-2A For Labor
Many Florida citrus growers and harvesters have long declared that the federal H-2A program, which allows the use of foreign workers in groves, is very difficult to use. Judy Wertz-Strickland expressed the opposite opinion when she spoke at the recent Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
At Citrus Expo, Growers Discuss Advanced Citrus Production System
Two growers who are experimenting with an advanced citrus production system discussed their experiences at Citrus Expo. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …