Citrus Expo 2007 expects to host the largest crowd of commercial citrus growers EVER in its 16-year history. Two days of intensive seminars will focus on ‘greening’ and ‘canker’ updates and information from around the world, and the trade show is sold out with what is also believed to be the largest exhibitor turnout ever, with more than 150 companies …
Greening Confirmed in Hardee County FL
Florida Citrus Mutual confirms the first discovery of citrus greening disease in Hardee County, just inside the county line. Here’s the text of the release: Citrus Greening Disease Spreads to Hardee County LAKELAND, Fla. (July 18, 2007) – Citrus greening has been confirmed for the first time in Hardee County, one of Florida’s largest citrus producing counties. The disease, also …
FL Fruit Fly Find, Brazilian Crop #’s and More Citrus Headlines
Several headline tidbits for Florida citrus and specialty crop growers in the two reports below, including basic facts available about a fruit fly find in the Tampa Bay area this week, and citrus crop expectations being reported out of Brazil as growers in South America begin their harvest season. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3)
Int’l Symposium in Orlando To Address Precision Ag
University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred will host an International Symposium on Applications for Precision Agriculture in Fruits and Vegetables next January 6-9 in Orlando. Hear more details in this report, and find lots more about the program at this link (pdf file) Report (2:00 mp3)
Can Dogs Effectively Detect Citrus Pests & Diseases?
A well-known dog trainer in north central Florida is on the trail of research that could be very meaningful to citrus pest and disease detection efforts. “Pepe” Peruyero, is the founder and president of J & K Canine Academy and “Pepe Dogs” in High Springs, FL. He says with the right support and industry involvement, research could soon produce dogs …
Citrus Expo Seminars Invest More Than Ever
Citrus Expo is investing more than ever before in its seminar and trade show program in an effort to bring as much critical and timely information together for citrus growers as possible at this critical time of change. Growers who pre-register for Citrus Expo will be eligible to win a gun safe donated by Everglades Farm Equipment. Hear more details …
Citrus Expo Aug 22&23 Promises Top Notch Grower Seminars & Trade Show
The 16th Annual Citrus Expo is set for Wednesday and Thursday August 22 & 23, Lee Civic Center Ft Myers. This is not a farmworker event. Citrus Expo is a private event for the serious grower, production manager, leader, executive and decision maker in the citrus industry. The Expo Steering Committee recently met to fine tune the most in-depth seminar …
FL Citrus Growers In Brazil This Week
In this report, comments from UF Multi-County Citrus Extension Agent Steve Futch, who is heading up a trip of Florida growers to Brazil this week, about what the group will be focusing on while touring Brazilian citrus areas. Report (1:00 wma)
Florida Growers Have Global Tour Opportunities
Another report with some tour details from Greg Land, about the upcoming tour he’s working to put together for Florida growers who want to see the citrus industry in South Africa. For more information about joining the trip, call Land directly at 772-770-0297, or visit the website at “Citrus Safari”. Report (:59 wma)
FL Citrus Mutual Response to Media Reports re Dumping Case
In this document from their legal team (pdf file) Florida Citrus Mutual responds to questions about recent actions in the OJ Dumping case iMutual and other plaintiffs have been engaged in for some time. This response was prompted by media reports Mutual and its lawyers say are exagerrated about the latest court action.