Mongi Zekri, a multi-county citrus Extension agent with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, will be honored with an Art Hornsby Distinguished Extension Professional and Enhancement Award. The award recognizes a state or county Extension faculty member with a term professorship for creative contributions and outreach programs. Zekri will receive a one-time $3,000 salary supplement, $2,000 …
Citrus Expo Starts Wednesday
The 2015 Citrus Expo officially kicks off Wednesday, August 19, at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. Josh McGill has an update on what to expect for this year’s event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
Several Growers and Harvesters to Speak at Citrus Expo
This year’s Citrus Expo seminar program on August 19-20 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers includes several Florida citrus grower and harvester speakers. “What harvesters are seeing across the industry” will be presented at 11:10 a.m. on August 19 and will include the following panel of speakers: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Growers and Researchers to Talk at Citrus Nutrition Day
Several Florida citrus growers will join University of Florida researchers in a comprehensive Citrus Nutrition Day seminar September 15 at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. A $15 registration fee must be paid prior to September 8. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Citrus Expo Just Two Days Away
The week has finally arrived…it’s about time for the annual Citrus Expo! The event takes place this Wednesday and Thursday at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. AgNet Media’s Josh McGill and Gary Cooper have more on what to expect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending August 14, 2015
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at some of the issues the House and Senate will need to deal with when they return in September, what scientific breakthrough could mean for peanuts being consumed by those who were once allergic, and about AgNet Media’s big event, Citrus Expo, which is coming up in …
Congress Has Much to Do When They Return
When the House and Senate return in September, there will be a number of orders of business they will need to focus on. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, shares what the Council anticipates when Congress returns. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR …
Citrus Expo Pre-registration Ends Today
Today, August 14th, is the last day to pre-register for the 2015 Citrus Expo, which is coming up next week in North Fort Myers, Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Great Giveaways at Citrus Expo 2015
This year’s Citrus Expo is packed with great giveaways for attendees, so pre-register online now to ensure your eligibility. Citrus Expo will be held August 19-20 at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. Don’t Wait; Pre-register Now! Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo; GM Citrus; Fruit Drop Counter
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a new fruit drop counter developed by University of Florida, reports on genetically modified (GM) citrus and Citrus Expo updates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps …