Share Your Seminar Ideas

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Growers, we want to hear from you! Tell us what topics you’d like to learn more about at the 2011 Citrus Expo seminars, to be held Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Our seminar planning committee, consisting of University of Florida faculty and various citrus industry leaders, seriously considers all suggestions. Growers who send in …

Citrus Expo 2011 Dates Confirmed

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

The World’s Premier Citrus Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The event, which includes two days of seminars, trade show exhibits and camaraderie, is confirmed for Aug. 17-18, 2011 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers. Online registration will begin April 4. Mark your calendar, stay tuned to the Citrus Expo Web site and subscribe to the …

Citrus Expo 2010 Seminar Presentations Now Online

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

PowerPoint presentations from Citrus Expo’s “Research to Real Life: Applying the Latest Citrus Science” seminar program can now be viewed online. Visit http://citrusexpo.net/archives.html and click on “2010 Seminar Presentations.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …

Citrus Expo’s Casino Night Was A Hit!

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

There was lots of hooting and hollering heard at Citrus Expo’s inaugural Casino Night fundraiser for Florida FFA on Aug. 18. Watch the slide show below from the event! Approximately 100 Citrus Expo attendees and exhibitors tried their hand at blackjack, craps, and roulette, while enjoying drinks and desserts with industry colleagues. The event had as many varieties of games …

Brazilian Shares Citrus Black Spot Expertise With Floridians

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil, State Department of Agreiculture plant pathologist Eduardo Feichtenberger shared his citrus black spot expertise at Citrus Expo last week. He stayed this week to address Packinghouse Day and the Indian River Postharvest Workshop. He discusses chemical and cultural controls for the disease. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

Citrus Expo Speaker: Good Nutrition Is A Likely HLB Solution

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Retired Purdue University plant pathologist Don Huber says he’s seen enough evidence already that proper nutrition can really help HLB-infected trees that were once in very bad shape. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …

When To Use Foliar Nutrition For Citrus Greening Control

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida scientist/economist Allen Morris told growers at Citrus Expo last week when it makes economic sense to adopt a foliar nutrition program for HLB management. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers …

HLB Discussions Among The Big Draws At Citrus Expo

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

In the first report, Citrus Expo seminar coordinator and University of Florida researcher Tim Spann reflects on the record crowd at Citrus Expo seminars last week. Download Audio In the second report, Spann summarizes his Expo presentation about the two HLB management options available to citrus growers. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored …

Citrus Growers Learn About Possible Alternative Crops

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida experts speaking at Citrus Expo this week told growers about the possibility of growing peaches and blueberries on former citrus land vacated because of greening or other problems. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …