Citrus Black Spot and Alternaria Brown Spot are Expo Topics

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney previews her Aug. 15 Citrus Expo presentation about the fungicide resistance status of alternaria brown spot and citrus black spot. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Expo Topic: Managing Pesticide Resistance in Psyllids

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski previews his Aug. 16 Citrus Expo presentation, “Managing pesticide resistance in psyllid populations.” Download Audio   Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Expo Grower Panel on Managing H-2A Labor Announced

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Citrus Expo attendees won’t want to miss a special grower panel presentation on managing H-2A labor on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 11:30. Speakers will include Mike Bartos, human resources director with CCLP/King Ranch, and Fernando Cisneros, owner of Mighty Mole Harvesting, Inc. Mike Carlton, Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association labor director, will serve as the panel moderator. Immediately following the …

Citrus Expo Topic to be Brazil vs. Florida Harvesting Costs

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida economist Ron Muraro will tell Citrus Expo attendees on Wednesday, Aug. 15 that Brazil’s historic harvesting cost advantage over Florida has been reduced. He previews his presentation in this report. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Win an iPad 3 at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Wellmark International will be giving away an iPad 3 to one lucky Citrus Expo attendee. Visit Citrus Expo booth number 318 for contest details. Get more Citrus Expo information here. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Expo Topic: Culturing the Bacterium That Causes HLB

Dan Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

University of Florida plant pathologist Mike Davis will tell the Citrus Expo seminar audience Aug. 15 about his efforts to culture HLB’s causal agent. In this report, he tells the purpose of trying to culture the bacterium. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

Citrus Industry eNews: $30 Million Citrus Research Bill; CHMA Results

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: YaraLiva – Deliver More Profits Pound For Pound DON’T MISS THIS Tariff-Funded Citrus Research Bill Passes 1 Senate Hurdle Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Get 5.5 CEUs at Citrus Expo

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs). On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 3.5 CEUs will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 CEUs will be offered. Available CEU categories are Ag Tree …

Citrus Expo Seminar on Rootstocks and HLB

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

During the Citrus Expo seminars, growers will learn how rootstocks react differently to HLB infection and what varieties are more tolerant to HLB. Get all the details at 2:00 on Wed., Aug. 15 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers when Jude Grosser, professor of horticulture at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, presents “Citrus scion and …