Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson will speak during the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo’s General Session on Aug. 16. Simpson, a farmer himself, brings a perspective grounded in the importance and realities of agriculture. “We are excited to have Commissioner Simpson join us for the Expo,” says Robin Loftin, president of AgNet Media. “The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo …
Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson Confirmed to Speak at Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson will speak during the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo’s General Session on Aug. 16. Simpson, a farmer himself, brings a perspective grounded in the importance and realities of agriculture. “We are excited to have Commissioner Simpson join us for the Expo,” says Robin Loftin, president of AgNet Media. “The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo …
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo Registration Open
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for Aug. 16-17. This year’s two-day event will be held in a new location, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet Media, discussed the excitement surrounding this year’s Expo, which starts with its new location. “We’re super excited …
Registration Ongoing for Upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the upcoming Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for Aug. 16-17. This year’s two-day event will be held in a new location, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida. Josh McGill, show director for AgNet Media, discussed the excitement surrounding this year’s Expo, which starts with its new location. “We’re super excited …
Expo Specialty Crop Sessions Educate Growers
By Clint Thompson A highlight of the annual Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is the seminar program that focuses on the vegetable and specialty crop industry in Florida. This year’s sessions covered a range of topics, including pest management, alternative crops that growers can take advantage of, and various other research updates from University of Florida Institute of Food and …
Expo Specialty Crop Sessions Educate Growers
By Clint Thompson A highlight of the annual Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo is the seminar program that focuses on the vegetable and specialty crop industry in Florida. This year’s sessions covered a range of topics, including pest management, alternative crops that growers can take advantage of, and various other research updates from University of Florida Institute of Food and …
Sneak Peek: September 2022 Specialty Crop Industry Magazine
The September issue of Specialty Crop Industry Magazine highlights various alternative crops that Florida growers can take advantage of. These include pongamia and sorrel, which show potential in the Sunshine State; and bamboo, of which producers have formed an association. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are also searching for the next breakthrough crop. Potential …
Jumbotron Sponsor: Crop Vitality, Tessenderlo Kerley Continues Support of Expo
By Clint Thompson Another year of the Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo meant another opportunity for Crop Vitality, Tessenderlo Kerley to show its support to both industries. Zack Ogles, manager of agronomony, highlighted the importance of his company continuing to support the two-day event every year, which concludes on Thursday. “Florida agriculture is really a big piece of our business. …
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo Starts Wednesday
By Clint Thompson One of AgNet Media’s signature events kicks off on Wednesday in Fort Myers, Florida. The two-day Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo, now in its 30th year, is one of the largest gatherings of industry leaders in South Florida. It attracts almost 1,000 attendees every year and will be held at the Lee Civic Center. The event educates …
Expo Pre-Registration Deadline Set for Aug. 12
By Clint Thompson Those farmers and industry leaders interested in attending this year’s Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo are reminded that pre-registration closes Friday, August 12, 2022, at 11:59 a.m. The event, slated for Aug. 17-18 at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers, Florida, has already attracted strong response from vendors and farmers planning to attend. “We’re having a great response,” …