Citrus Expo has wrapped up for another year in Ft Myers, and a great crowd was on hand for the 25th anniversary of the event. Various prizes were given away, including the John Deere gun safe. Plus, a variety of topics were discussed during the seminar program, and that includes black spot. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Landowners in Florida Reminded EQIP Signup is Underway
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to know that signup is underway for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Christine Coffin, district conservationist in the Florida City NRCS field office, explains. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration …
Next Farm Bill Facing Different Scenario for Agriculture
We told you a few weeks ago that work has already begun by some not only in agriculture, but also by a few lawmakers to start looking at what needs to be done for the next farm bill. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington D.C., says the dynamics going into the next farm bill are different from what …
Citrus Expo Starts Today
Many in the citrus industry will be in Ft. Myers today and tomorrow, August 17-18, for the 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo in the Lee Civic Center. This year’s seminar program is one growers will not want to miss as the various topics include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …
Growers Invited to Attend Citrus Expo
The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo kicks off Wednesday at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. And AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper hopes growers from across the citrus growing areas will attend this special event. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Citrus Expo Starts Wednesday
The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo kicks off this Wednesday, August 17th at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. From the sold out trade show to this year’s seminar program, themed “Now Is the Time”, growers are invited to take part in this year’s big event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Steger Projects a 26 Percent Decline in Orange Crop
Kissimmee-based citrus consultant Elizabeth Steger released her annual prediction of the upcoming Florida orange crop last week, and she projects a 26 percent decline in the new orange crop for the 2016-17 season. In a story by Kevin Bouffard with The Ledger, Steger has predicted that Florida orange growers will only produce 60.5 million boxes of oranges during the new …
Citrus Expo Speaker Looking Forward to Seminar Presentations
The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo is coming up Wednesday and Thursday, August 17-18, at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. And while Michael Sparks, CEO of Citrus Mutual, is one of the speakers during this year’s seminar program, he is also looking forward to hearing the various other presentations being made this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida NRCS EQIP Signup Underway for 2017
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants producers to know that signup is underway for 2017 funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Darryl Williams, District Conservationist in the Okaloosa County NRCS office explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
Number of CEUs Increased for Citrus Expo
The 25th anniversary of Citrus Expo is just a week away, and growers will not want to miss this year’s seminar program, themed “Now Is the Time.” Topics to be addressed include HLB management, incentive opportunities, bactericide use and more. We’ve told you before that continuing education units (CEUs) will be available. But to update that, the number of CEUs …