Southeast AgNet’s Lee McCoy was on the ball today getting us a couple more interviews from the seminar program.
Early on the program were Tom Spreen, UF/IFAS FRED and Bob Norberg, Director, Economic and Market Research, FDOC.
Seminar Logistics and Coordination
The man who has been putting the Citrus Expo Seminar together since the first show is Bob Rouse, pictured here with IFAS helpers while a seminar is in progress. Bob is Associate Professor/Horticultural Sciences, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, FL.
Ag Labor Relations In Transition
On this morning’s seminar program Walter Kates, Director of the Labor Relations Division, FFVA spoke about ag labor relations in transition.
Interview With Stallings Crop Insurance
One of our exhibitors and sponsors here at Citrus Expo is Stallings Crop Insurance.
Randall Weiseman spoke with Jeff Albritton (pictured on right) earlier today. Jeff talks about what he’s been speaking to growers about including new insurance products.
Everglades Farm Equipment
John Aldous is here with Everglades Farm Equipment, and exhibitor and sponsor of Citrus Expo.
Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association Banquet
There were a number of dignitaries at the Gulf Citrus Growers Association Banquet last night. This annual banquet draws quite a crowd.
FDOC Gets Positive Feedback at Citrus Expo
The Florida Department of Citrus had a booth at the 2006 Citrus Expo in Ft. Myers which gave them a chance to get feedback from growers who attended the event.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
First Florida Farm Podcast
We’d like to announce a first for Florida, Florida citrus and the Citrus Expo. It’s the Citrus Expo Podcast!
Southeast AgNet is using the power of the internet to distribute audio interviews conducted at this year’s Citrus Expo. Probably many of you have heard of podcasting and iPods. Maybe you have a digital audio player and already use it to subscribe to programs you can only find on the internet.
Fruit Buyer and Song Writer
Jerry Mincey (left), pictured here with Gary Cooper, is the Director of Fruit Procurement for Blue Lakes Citrus Products.
Citrus Expo Seminar Looks at Greening
Day two of the 2006 Citrus Expo will be taking place today, but looking back at yesterday’s session, greening was the topic of discussion throughout the afternoon. Florida Department of Agriculture’s Dr. Wayne Dixon, Chief of the Bureau of Entomology, Nematology, & Plant Pathology Division of Plant Industry, looks at where greening currently stands in the state. Report (3:30 wma) …