It’s set up time here at the Lee Civic Center for the 2006 Citrus Expo. Here’s Gary Cooper and Lee McCoy hard at work putting up signs and helping the exhibitors get set up.
First Citrus Expo Blog
Welcome to the 2006 Citrus Expo which is about to kick off here in Ft. Myers, FL at the Lee Civic Center. This event will be the launching point for an expanded use of AgNet Online.
IFAS Citrus Research Director says new info this week at Citrus Expo
Citrus Expo is this Wednesday and Thursday, with Timely Seminars for Owners, Managers and Grove Operation Decision-Makers. UF/IFAS Citrus Research Director Dr Harold Browning says updated information to be available about canker and greening management, including speakers in for the program from South America.  Report (2:00 wma)
Anticipation for USDA October Crop Forecast Builds in NYBOT “Juice Pitâ€
FCOJ futures traders at the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT) say with such a large spread between private citrus crop forecasts recently, there is huge anticipation growing for the official USDA crop forecast in October. By the way, Southeast AgNet will again broadcast the release of the USDA Crop Forecast October 12 at 8:30 a.m.  Report (1:00 wma)
FCOJ Futures Trader Reacts to Crop Estimates
Recent private citrus crop forecasts bring some interesting reaction comments from FCOJ traders at the New York Board of Trade. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Expo Registrations Way Up
Citrus Expo pre-registrations are double what they have ever been, large crowd of growers confirmed and expected.  Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Crop Forecasts Increase USDA Forecast Anticipation
Anticipation for the October 12 ‘official’ citrus crop forecast grows as private crop forecasts show wide spread between them.  Report (2:00 wma)
FDOC among Citrus Expo Sponsor-Exhibitors
Fl Dept of Citrus will be among the 130 exhibitors at upcoming Citrus Expo. Â Report (1:00 wma)Â
Private Industry Citrus Crop Estimates Differ Greatly
With private FL citrus crop estimates ranging from 123 to 160 million boxes, interest grows toward the official USDA October crop forecast. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FDOC Spokesman Discusses 06/07 Market Initiatives
Regardless of crop size, Dept of Citrus challenge is to keep consumer demand strong in the face of higher retail prices. Department spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses 06/07 marketing plans and the importance of mixing advertising with public relations efforts.  Report (2:00 wma)