Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitor, Sponsor and Floorplan UPDATE

Here is the very latest information on Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitors & Sponsors (pdf file) and the Trade Show Floorplan. The Steering Committee is also about to publish a long list of seminar topics to distribute around the industry for discussion. Please see a Steering Committee member in your area if you would like to have input on the 2008 …

Could “Citrus Country” turn into “Biofuels Country”?

In these reports, Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney says south and central Florida could lead the cellulosic ethanol industry and that the federal goverenment is making serious investments to help spur the industry forward. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …

Mahoney Addresses Highlands Growers

Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney discussed several issues with Highlands County citrus growers at their recent banquet. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reports on the event, and catches up with Mahoney for comments to share with our listeners. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

Anita Bryant to Attend Citrus Hall of Fame Luncheon in March

In these reports, John Jackson discusses the upcoming “Citrus Celebration” at Florida Southern College March 7 which will include an appearance by Anita Bryant during the Citrus Hall of Fame luncheon. For tickets and information contact Florida Citrus Mutual offices at 863-682-1111. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …

FCIRCC To Ramp Up Citrus Greening Research

In this report, comments from Executive Director John Jackson of the Florida CItrus Industry Research Coordinating Council about futher support being pledged toward citrus greening research through grower dollars at the Florida Department of Citrus. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

FL Fresh Citrus Promo Takes Advantage of P-O-P Positioning

In this report, Florida Department of Citrus In-State and Fresh Fruit Marketing Manager Amy Carpenter says Point of Purchase positioning at the retail level is a valuable place to be, but there is not room for everybody. Report (2:00 mp3) HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE YET? Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …

New Flush Psyllid Controls & Website Info for Citrus Growers

Here is a series of four reports featuring entomologist Dr Michael Rogers at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred. In these reports, Rogers discusses valuable aspects of ongoing citrus greening research and what is being learned along the way from things like cooperative aereal spraying among neighboring growers to help suppress citrus psyllid populations. Report …

More Citrus Psyllid Greening Research Reports

Here is a series of four reports featuring plant pathologist Dr. Ron Brlansky at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discussing recent findings of some citrus psyllid research and other projects underway. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Citrus Nursery Risks Include No Insurance Availability

In the final report in this four part series which began earlier this week, citrus nurseryman Phil Rucks from Frostproof, FL explains yet another high risk situation for rebuilding citrus nurseries – the lack of insurance availability. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

New HLB “Greening” Testing Lab Open in SW Florida

Views at the close of this report about research remaining paramount while juice markets erode and new drink choices continue to appear. The balance of research and marketing investments and new production paradigms continue to challenge growers and industry. Also today a reminder: The new HLB Lab at the UF/IFAS Southwest Research and Education Center is now open and accepting …