In the first report below, University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses his planned Citrus Expo talk about aerial applications for psyllid control. In the second report, he tells what message growers will take home from his presentation. ****** Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. CLICK THE EXPO LOGO TO PRE REGISTER! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
Citrus Expo Speaker to Focus on Psyllid Control Methods
University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski will focus on several aspects of psyllid control in his Citrus Expo presentation Aug. 19. He’ll discuss psyllid biology, low-volume sprays and new pesticide technologies. He and Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff discuss his presentation in the first report below. In the second report, Stelinski says Expo attendees will get a good take-home message about …
Greening Detection Methods to be Highlighted at Citrus Expo
In the first report below, multi-county citrus extension agent Steve Futch tells Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff about the talk he’ll give at Citrus Expo on various HLB scouting methods. In the second report, Futch says his presentation will help growers understand the importance of using different survey methods. Futch uses the third report to tell how important Expo and other …
FL Citrus Organizations Collectively Provide Shipping Rule Comments
In these two reports, AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of public comments made to USDA this week from Florida citrus organizations about the fresh citrus shipping rule changes recently proposed. The public comment period remains open until the end of this month. By the way, USDA/APHIS officials will be on hand at Citrus Expo Auguest 19th and 20th to …
Citrus Expo Plans in Final Stages/Huge Crowd Expected Aug 19-20
With last year’s blowout of Citrus Expo thanks to an untimely tropical storm, coupled with ongoing HLB research that is constantly uncovering new tidbits of useful information for growers in the field, Citrus Expo is expected to turnout one of the largest crowds of growers and industry leaders in its 18 year history, weather-permitting. This audio file is a simple …
Citrus Expo Brings Largest Issue in Years for Citrus Industry Magazine
Growers who soon receive their August issue of Citrus Industry Magazine will notice it is much thicker than usual. The August issue is by far the largest issue published since Southeast AgNet bought the 85-year-old magazine business in mid-2005. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, editor of the magazine, has details in this report. A big reason is this year’s Citrus Expo. …
CEU Credits Confirmed for Both Days of Citrus Expo 2009 Seminars
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) have been approved for both days of CITRUS EXPO 2009 SEMINARS. There will be 4 CEU credits offered for the day’s seminars on Wednesday August 19th, and 4.5 CEU Credits offered for Thursday’s seminars August 20, 2009. This year’s seminars are largely focused on the very latest research reports on citrus psyllid and HLB control methods …
New Citrus Expo E-NEWS Informs Industry Audience
A New E-Newsletter has been launched to keep growers and industry people abreast of Citrus Expo event plans and features. Click Here to view the July 28, 2009 edition! And click this Citrus Expo logo to go to the website where you’ll find the full seminar program, trade show listings and floor plan, and lots more! Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
Citrus Expo 2009 Nears, Hundreds Already Pre-Registered!
Citrus Expo 2009 has a near-full exhibit floor, a jammed packed grower seminar lineup set for the August 19 & 20 event to be held at Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, and already several hundred growers have pre-registered! In this report, some important points about Expo, and comments from Gulf Citrus Growers Association executive Ron Hamel who says his …
18th Annual Citrus Expo Set for August 19 & 20 – Ft Myers, FL
Growers and industry representatives from far and wide are making plans to converge on Ft. Myers for the 18th annual Citrus Expo. What are growers saying about Citrus Expo? In this report, Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA) President Justin Sorrells shares why he believes Citrus Expo is such a valuable event for serious citrus growers and industry leaders. …