Citrus growers and employees can enter a contest to win a $250 Cabela’s gift card from Carden & Associates at Citrus Expo. Enter the drawing at booth number 403. The drawing will take place on Aug. 16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Ft. Myers at the close of the show. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and
Citrus Industry eNews: $30 Million Citrus Research Bill; CHMA Results
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Get 5.5 CEUs at Citrus Expo
Attend the 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” on Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers to be eligible to receive 5.5 continuing education units (CEUs). On Wednesday, Aug. 15, 3.5 CEUs will be offered, and on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 CEUs will be offered. Available CEU categories are Ag Tree …
Citrus Expo Seminar on Rootstocks and HLB
During the Citrus Expo seminars, growers will learn how rootstocks react differently to HLB infection and what varieties are more tolerant to HLB. Get all the details at 2:00 on Wed., Aug. 15 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers when Jude Grosser, professor of horticulture at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, presents “Citrus scion and …
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available
The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program, themed “Production Basics to Ensure the Future,” is now online. Visit our website to see the schedule of topics, times and speakers for the program, taking place Aug. 15-16 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. This year’s program, sponsored by Bayer CropScience, will include grower panel discussions, presentations on new research, …
Scott Signs Bills Prioritizing Port Projects For Int’l Trade
TALLAHASSEE – (GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE ) In Miami on Thursday Florida Governor Rick Scott signed two bills that facilitate economic development opportunities by prioritizing Florida’s investment in vital transportation projects, including improvements to Florida’s 14 deepwater sea ports. Improvements to Florida’s ports ensure they are prepared to benefit from the anticipated international trade expected from
Casino Night: What You Can Win!
Come to the Citrus Expo Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at the Holiday Inn Ft. Myers Town Center for your chance to win one of the following fabulous prizes! * $500 Visa Gift Card, sponsored by Farm Credit * 3-Day Stay in the Bahamas at the British Colonial Hilton * 2-Night Weekend Stay at the …
U.S. Senate Votes to Proceed to 2012 Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee News Release Says Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act Cuts Subsidies, Reduces Deficit, Creates Jobs… Washington, DC (Senate Agriculture Committee) – The U.S. Senate cleared a procedural hurdle today and voted to proceed to consideration of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill), with strong
Citrus Expo: Two Chances to Win on Day Two!
It’s a gas smoker. It’s a charcoal smoker. It’s a gas grill. It’s a charcoal grill. It’s a camp stove. It’s a deep fryer. It’s a seafood boiler. And it could be yours! Attend the second day of Citrus Expo on Thursday, Aug. 16 for your chance to win one of two Cabela’s Premium 7-in-1 Smoker/Cookers. It’s sure to meet …
2012 Citrus Expo Seminar Program Taking Shape
“The 2012 Citrus Expo seminar program promises to be the best in Expo’s history with more grower input than ever before,” says seminar coordinator and UF/IFAS Extension specialist Tim Spann. “This year’s program will include an economics session in which researchers, growers and regulators will present information on harvesting and labor costs, the economics of mechanical harvesting and abscission, and …