The annual Citrus Expo is officially underway at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, as attendees are streaming through the gates this morning. Plus, there are many folks on hand to help put this event on including members of the Florida FFA State Officer Team. On hand (pictured left to right) are President Clay Sapp from Madison County, Area …
Citrus Expo Setup Underway
The 2010 Citrus Expo officially kicks off tomorrow in Fort Myers as today more than 150 exhibitors are here at the Lee Civic center preparing for the sold-out trade show. Attendance is free both Wednesday and Thursday to bona-fide grove owners and managers, citrus production managers, professional crop advisers, association representatives, board members and the citrus research community. To learn …
Bayer Cooperates with EPA to Cancel Temik Use in Citrus and Potatoes
Bayer CropScience Cooperates with EPA’s Decision to Cancel Temik® Uses in Citrus and Potatoes RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (August 16, 2010) — Bayer CropScience is cooperating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following today’s announcement to cancel uses of aldicarb, sold as Temik® brand insecticide/nematicide, on potatoes and citrus. Uses on all other crops will remain, but will be phased …
Florida orange crop predicted at 149 and 154 million boxes
Orlando citrus consultant Elizabeth Steger and Louis Dreyfus Citrus this week predicted the 2010-11 Florida orange crop size at 154 million boxes and 149 million boxes, respectively. The official USDA forecast will be released Oct. 8. Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Immigrant Impact
The migrants are keeping us well fed. Don’t think so? You might want to listen to the view Everett Griner has on it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch …
August Citrus Industry Is Expo Guide And More
The August issue of Citrus Industry magazine is the official guide to Citrus Expo, being held this Wednesday and Thursday at Ft. Myers. It also contains all the usual production and research articles that growers rely on. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
Wednesday Events At Citrus Expo Previewed
Citrus Expo kicks off its two-day run Wednesday morning at Lee Civic Center near Ft. Myers. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff offers an overview of Wednesday events, including evening opportunities. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Mediterranean Fruit Fly
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the detection in Palm Beach County of Mediterranean fruit flies. The Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) is considered the most serious of the world’s fruit fly pests due to its potential economic harm and threat to our food supply. Download Audio More information is available on the FDACS Division …
Industry Focus This Week Is Citrus Expo In Ft. Myers
Ft. Myers is the place to be this week as Citrus Expo seminars and a giant trade show attract growers from all over Florida and beyond. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Growers Seek Solutions At Field Day And Citrus Expo
Extension agent Ryan Atwood says citrus growers who learned about advanced citrus production systems at a field day last week wanted to know what alternatives are available when they have to replant groves. This Wednesday and Thursday, growers can learn how to cope with many industry problems at Citrus Expo. Download Audio CLICK THE EXPO LOGO FOR PROGRAM DETAILS! Sponsored …