Since the forced cancellation of Citrus Expo this week due to official storm warnings and related factors, Citrus Expo has been working hard to research and secure some way of providing the important research updates and other materials readied for presentation to the grower and industry community. The Citrus Expo Seminars Day in this post will combine both days of …
Hoping to Reschedule Expo Seminar
Even though the 2008 Citrus Expo had to be cancelled this week, efforts are underway to put together a “seminar-only” day to get the latest research information out to growers. Southeast AgNet President and CEO Gary Cooper updates where things stand with this. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …
Confusion with Banquet and Citrus Expo
While the Citrus Expo was cancelled this week, there has been quite a bit of confusion as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association still plans to hold their banquet Wednesday evening. Gary Cooper explains the difference between the two events. For banquet information, contact GCGA directly at 863-675-2180. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
What’s In A Name? Sometimes Confusion…Citrus Expo Cancellation & “The Banquet”
CITRUS EXPO remains cancelled as per the decision having to be made Monday morning due to weather forecasts and official hurricane center warnings for the area. The Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) Annual Banquet, however, is still planned for mid-week. We understand many folks are confused. Please be informed, this banquet is not a “Citrus Expo” event. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Gulf Citrus Growers Banquet Still Scheduled
LaBELLE (August 18, 2008) by Ron Hamel, Executive Vice President, GCGA — This morning, after reviewing the latest information regarding the situation with “FAYâ€â€¦the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s executive committee has made the decision to hold the reception and dinner scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, August 20th. Congressman Adam Putnam is scheduled to deliver the “keynote addressâ€, and other …
Citrus Expo Cancelled but Seminar Only Program Possible Next Week
The 2008 Citrus Expo has officially been cancelled due to weather forecasts related to Tropical Storm Fay and the issuance of a Hurricane Warning for Southwest Florida. And while it’s unfortunate for many reasons, this is a final decision and official notice that Citrus Expo has been cancelled for this week. But while Southeast AgNet President and CEO Gary Cooper …
Citrus Expo Cancelled
AS OF 8:20 a. m. Monday August 18, 2008: Citrus Expo has officially been cancelled due to the latest weather forecasts related to Tropical Storm (possible hurricane soon) Fay calling for a pending landfall in the area over the next couple of days. The Lee Civic Center concurs with this decision. Further information will be posted to this website in …
Watching the Tropics as Plans Continue for Citrus Expo
It’s late Sunday morning and while forecasters are still not sure on the development of Tropical Storm Fay after it passes over Cuba, as of now, Citrus Expo plans remain a go. While it will most likely be sometime Monday before a final decision can be made with regard to the status of Citrus Expo, the center of the projected …
Citrus Expo Still On but Watching the Tropics
As of late afternoon, Saturday August 16th, Citrus Expo plans remain a go, HOWEVER, it will likely be late Sunday or even sometime Monday before a final decision can be made with regard to Tropical Storm Fay, based on forecast information yet to come to light Sunday and into Monday morning. Please stay tuned to this website for further updates …
Citrus Expo Program for Growers
The 2008 Citrus Expo is coming up next Wednesday & Thursday, August 20th and 21st at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. And Dr. Harold Browning with the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred says this years seminar program has a lot of information for growers. To learn more about the 2008 Citrus Expo simply click on …