The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, themed “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” is now online. Visit our website to see the schedule of topics, times and speakers for the program, taking place Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. This year’s program, sponsored by Bayer CropScience, will include grower panel discussions, presentations on new research, …
Citrus Expo Seminar Coordinator Discusses Seminar Topics
University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann, coordinator of seminars for the Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo in North Fort Myers, discusses the broad array of topics to be addressed this year. He also addresses the “back to basics” nature of this year’s seminars. Download Audio Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Casino Night: What You Can Win!
Come to the Citrus Expo Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Town Center for your chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes! * $500 Visa Gift Card, sponsored by Farm Credit * 3-Day Stay in the Bahamas at the British Colonial Hilton * 2-Night Weekend Stay at the …
U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
Citrus Expo: Two Chances to Win on Day Two!
It’s a gas smoker. It’s a charcoal smoker. It’s a gas grill. It’s a charcoal grill. It’s a camp stove. It’s a deep fryer. It’s a seafood boiler. And it could be yours! Attend the second day of Citrus Expo on Thursday, Aug. 16 for your chance to win one of two Cabela’s Premium 7-in-1 Smoker/Cookers. It’s sure to meet …
2012 Citrus Expo Seminar Program Taking Shape
“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 …
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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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
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 …