Citrus Expo Plans in Final Stages/Huge Crowd Expected Aug 19-20

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News

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

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

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

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

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

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Citrus Expo 2009 Nears, Hundreds Already Pre-Registered!

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida

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

Gary Cooper Citrus Expo News, Florida

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. …

Citrus Expo July News

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Citrus Expo is only a few weeks away so go to www.CitrusExpo.net and get pre-registered today! Seminar topics are posted so take a few moments to read over the line up and schedule yourself to be among the attendees this year at the 18th Annual Citrus Expo! Click here for recent Citrus Expo details and information! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

Citrus Expo: Going Strong, Much News Being Released This Week

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Citrus Expo 2009 planning is well underway. The event is scheduled for Lee Civic Center near Ft Myers August 19 & 20, 2009. Here is a rundown of some of the latest developments and some links to key information growers and industry vendors need to know. Pre-registration is now open on line. CLICK HERE to pre-register, and remember, pre-registered growers …

2009 Citrus Expo Floor Plan

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Citrus Expo News

Stay tuned to this website page for updates to the Citrus Expo* 2009 Trade Show floor plan. Click here to see the Citrus Expo floor plan layout as of March 16, 2009. The Trade Show is about two thirds sold, with several reserved but awaiting payment. Only exhibits reserved with payment are guaranteed as noted on the floor plan. For …

Citrus Tax Options Continue To Stir Discussion

Gary Cooper Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

Recent discussions among industry and grower leaders trying to move forward to solve the so-called “free-rider” issue continue to bring new options to the table. In this report, Florida Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr discusses the main options on the table right now and in his words the different angles of each to consider. Albritton says it is growing …