The theme for this year’s Citrus Expo seminars will be “Proactive innovations for a positive future.” Many Citrus Expo events are already planned, including the repeat of last year’s popular stay for steak lunch and casino night fundraiser for Florida FFA. Click the logo above or HERE to go to the Citrus Expo web page to find out more information …
Citrus Expo Seminars Theme Announced
The Citrus Expo Seminar Committee met this week to begin selecting topics for the 2011 program. The theme for this year’s seminars is “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” The program will take place Aug. 17-18 at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. Thank you to all of the growers who participated in the Southeast AgNet contest and submitted …
USDA Horticultural Research Lab Open House To Be April 1
Research Laboratory Director Calvin Arnold in the first report gives the details of the April 1 open house at Fort Pierce. In the second report, Arnold tells what citrus growers will get out of attending the event. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
The FDA Receives Better Understanding of Florida Produce
Some University of Florida food safety experts recently took the initiative to educate federal officials about the produce industries they regulate with a cross-state tour that provided a behind-the-scenes look at growers’ operations and food safety efforts. Download Audio Click here for the complete article. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Citrus Industry eNews: Florida Citrus 10 Years from Now
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: SMART Nitrogen Fertilizers-Micronutrients-Phosphites ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Florida Citrus Production in 10 Years May Be Near Current Levels Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Tom Turpen Will Be Interim Chief Operating Officer Of CRDF
At the March 22 board meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), a motion passed naming Tom Turpen the organization’s interim chief operating officer after the current COO, Dan Gunter, resigns on April 8. Turpen previously served as interim COO of the CRDF, prior to Gunter’s appointment. The search for a permanent COO is underway. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Mature Citrus Mentors Will Meet March 31 In Tavares
The Mature Citrus Mentor Luncheon giving “old timers” a chance to reunite with old friends will be held March 31 at the Lake County Agricultural Center. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Farm Tours
There is a new concept to food production. Everett Griner tells us what this is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Citrus Official Discusses Sales, Consumption And Imports
In this interview, Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on recent orange juice sales, tells why the industry should continue expanding consumption of citrus products even with Florida citrus production expected to remain flat, and suggests that increased consumption could lead to more imports. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. …
Future Farmers
Today Everett Griner looks at how education and encouragement are big factors to farming future. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026