The theme “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations” aptly describes the mood of growers and industry as the seminars program for Citrus Expo August 20 & 21, 2008 begins to come together. Steering Committee members will soon have a list of seminar titles to consider from earlier group and grower input, and growers around the state are encouraged to discuss their …
Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitor, Sponsor and Floorplan UPDATE
Here is the very latest information on Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitors & Sponsors (pdf file) and the Trade Show Floorplan. The Steering Committee is also about to publish a long list of seminar topics to distribute around the industry for discussion. Please see a Steering Committee member in your area if you would like to have input on the 2008 …
Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee Discusses Seminar Plan
At a meeting in recent days in Sebring, members of the Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee got down to the business of planning grower seminars for this year’s August 20 & 21 event at Lee Civic Center in Ft Myers. Once again Citrus Expo plans to go the extra mile in obtaining input from growers and representatives from Gulf, Highlands …
Citrus Expo 2008 Planning Underway; Steering Committee Appointed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 28, 2008 CITRUS EXPO EXHIBITOR SIGN UP AT RECORD PACE – PROGRAM PLANNING BEGINS! Exhibitor reservations for the 17th annual Citrus Expo August 20 & 21, 2008 at Lee Civic Center Ft. Myers are well ahead of schedule even before initial exhibitor brochures have been distributed. More than half of the available exhibit spaces have …
“Free Rider” Concerns & Citrus Expo Planning
In the first report, an overview of efforts underway to deal with “Free Riders”, who many believe unfairly benefit from Florida citrus marketing efforts without joining Florida growers to pay for it all. Comments from Citrus Commissioner Bob Behr (top right), from an earlier interview about “Free Riders.” In the second report, core members of the Citrus Expo planning committee …
History of Citrus “Greening” Disease
Andrew Beattie from University of Western Sydney in New South Wales Australia was among numerous presenters at Citrus Expo recently. We caught up with him after his talk for a brief but interesting review of the history of the movement of citrus “greening” disease around the world. Hear his comments in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Expo 2007 Seminar Presentation Archives
As requested by a number of people, here is a link to many of the presentation materials from this year’s Citrus Expo seminars. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FDOC Provides Growers with Information
Citrus Expo The Florida Dept of Citrus (FDOC) booth at Citrus Expo this year was set upĂ‚Â to provide growersĂ‚Â with information.Ă‚Â In the first report, FDOC marketing efforts andĂ‚Â the science behindĂ‚Â them is explored.Ă‚Â In the second report, what is ‘in store’ for retail marketing of Florida citrus products for the coming year. Ă‚Â FDOC Provides Growers with Information Ă‚Â Report (2:00 mp3) Ă‚Â FDOC …
Citrus Expo News
If you’ve been looking for Citrus Expo updates this week, sorry about the time lag. Fact is, we’ve had little time to post the news.  A record breaking crowd of more than 1750 people were on Expo grounds the first day, with day two attracting about 1,100, including growers, speakers and 150 exhibitors. It’s been busy. Broadcasts from Expo earlier this week, …
Citrus Expo Underway – GCGA Banquet To Feature Mahoney
Citrus Expo brings citrus growers and industry leaders from all around Florida and around the world to Ft Myers, FL this week. Wednesday night, a Gulf Citrus Growers’ Association banquet in downtown Ft Myers will feature Congressman Tim Mahoney. Hear more in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsoring this news posting: and Find information at USDA’s Website …