The 2008 Citrus Expo is just over two weeks away taking place in Ft. Myers on August 20th and 21st. Listen to report here: This news post brought to you by Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
FFVA Names Mike Aerts Director of Marketing & Membership
MAITLAND, Fla. (August 1, 2008) – Mike Aerts has been named director of the Marketing and Membership Division of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association effective Aug.1. Since 1999, Aerts has served as assistant director of FFVA’s Environmental and Pest Management Division. In his new position, Mike will assist growers and shippers with the marketing of their crops as well …
Research & Box Tax Committees To Meet at Citrus Expo
Among the events to take place at Citrus Expo 2008, official meetings of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) and the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council (FCPRAC). These two groups are key to funding decisions and allocations of monies being raised for research. Hear more, including a brief comment from a key citrus researcher, in this report. …
Citrus Research Center Lake Alfred Offers Courses
Here is a report to go with the press release posted the other day about upcoming course offerings at University of Florida’s Lake Alfred Citrus Research and Education Center.CLICK HERE to view the press release Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …
Citrus Greening Research Updates CREC: Brlansky
In our series on citrus greening research presently underway, Plant Pathologist Dr. Ron Brlansky at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses recent findings in citrus psyllid research in these five features. Learn more about summer greening research progress at Citrus Expo Aug 20 & 21; Pre-register NOW-click the logo! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
More UF/CREC Citrus Greening Research Updates: Spann
As part of our ongoing series of citrus greening (HLB) disease research updates, here are two more reports featuring Dr Tim Spann from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. Spann is also a key member of the Citrus Expo 2008 Steering Committee plannning the seminars this year to be largely focused on the latest news from greening …
CITRUS EXPO: Seminar News & Links to Grower Registration
Free admission for citrus GROWERS continues at Citrus Expo August 20-21, 2008, Lee Civic Center, Ft Myers. CLICK HERE and scroll down for more Citrus Expo features and newsclips. The Citrus Expo Home Page has links to exhibitor & sponsor lists, door prizes, pre-registration, and much more. CLICK HERE to view or print a pdf page with THE VERY LATEST …
USDA: First Two Months of Hurricane Season Active
A USDA Meteorologist discusses the 2008 hurricane season now that we’re two months into it, and has some interesting observations. Admission for GROWERS is free at Citrus Expo Aug 20 & 21; Pre-register NOW-click the logo! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
Citrus Expo To Feature Results of Summer Research Trials
In this report you’ll hear commentary and comments from University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center Director Dr Harold Browning, about summer greening research updates to be featured during the two days of grower seminars scheduled for Citrus Expo. Growers, your attendance is free including free breakfast and lunch both days in the trade show, and there is not …
Citrus Dept Exec Discusses Years of Staff Cuts & Mktg Impacts
Below are two reports with Florida Dept of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck. In the first, Keck explains the background of staff cuts over the past six years. In the second, Keck discusses the need to maintain a core team at FDOC to manage ongoing marketing activities while some FDOC dollars now go toward research too. Citrus Expo Aug 20 …