More UF/CREC Citrus Greening Research Updates: Spann

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

As part of our ongoing series of citrus greening (HLB) disease research updates, here are two more reports featuring Dr Tim Spann from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Spann is also a key member of the Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee plannning the seminars this year to be largely focused on the latest news from greening …

Citrus Expo To Feature Results of Summer Research Trials

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

In this report you’ll hear commentary and comments from University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center Director Dr Harold Browning, about summer greening research updates to be featured during the two days of grower seminars scheduled for Citrus Expo. Growers, your attendance is free including free breakfast and lunch both days in the trade show, and there is not …

Fertilizer To Be Among Topics At Two Day Citrus Expo

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News

The annual Citrus Expo is just 4 weeks away as various topics are lined up to be discussed during the seminar sessions. Dr. Tim Spann says one of those will be about fertilizers and dealing with their rising costs. Listen: This news post brought to you by Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …

CITRUS EXPO: Most Comprehensive Seminars for All Growers!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

August 20 & 21 Lee Civic Center Ft Myers is the date this year for the World’s Premier Citrus Expo, still free for citrus growers and unquestionably the best attended citrus grower seminar and trade show event anywhere. Citrus Expo planning is entering its home stretch and only a few exhibit spaces remain available. Exhibitors should visit the website and …

Greening Research From A Growers Perspective

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

V P of Production for Orange-Co In Arcadia, Jerry Newlin is also very involved at the industry level in efforts to guide greening research. Jerry is a leader of the Florida Citrus Production Managers’ Association and more recently, chairman of the Citrus Research Greening Task Force and a member of the Citrus Expo Steering Committee. In these reports, Newlin discusses …

CITRUS EXPO 2008 PRE-REGISTRATION OPENS ON-LINE!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

Citrus growers planning to attend Citrus Expo 2008 August 20 & 21, 2008 at Lee Civic Center Ft Myers will want to pre-register to be eligible for the GUN SAFE DRAWING sponsored by EVERGLADES FARM EQUIPMENT! This year’s theme “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations” is on target, thanks to input from growers and grower groups statewide. Two days of seminars …

Lee V. McCoy 1947-2008: “RealMcCoy” Will Be Sorely Missed

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It is with great sadness and tremendously heavy hearts we report of the passing of Lee V. McCoy, known to many of his legions of friends and colleagues as the “RealMcCoy”. Lee lost his battle with cancer early morning Thursday May 22 in a Georgia hospital, admitted the Monday before in a bout with pneumonia. Please find details regarding Lee’s …