Citrus is to Florida what Mickey Mouse is to Walt Disney World. It’s an hallmark that— without its existence— would leave the state’s economy short $10 billion of Florida agriculture’s more than $120 billion annual economic impact. To top it off, the industry supports more than 64,000 jobs, and right now all of those professionals have their sights set on the greatest threat to the industry we have yet to face— citrus greening disease. That’s why, at this year’s Florida Citrus Show the theme is “delivering on the promises.” This sentiment sends out a clear message that it’s time to do more than just talk about the problem— but take a long, hard look at the research that’s being conducted to find a long-term solution. The theme, which resonates with all of us involved in the citrus industry, is reflected in each of the major topics that will be presented at the show.
Featured topics of the Florida Citrus Show include presentations on nutritional treatments for HLB-infected trees, new and improved rootstocks ready for release, using HLB-fighting bactericides, thermotherapy treatment for HLB-infected trees, and much more. Presenters hale from respected institutions and organizations, such as the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Other hot topics of discussion include the realities of future US-Cuban trade, alongside additional exhibitions and vendor booths, giveaways and more.
Held this January 27th through the 28th at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce, Florida, the exhibition and trade show will feature over 100 of the industry’s most respected suppliers, many of which have real-world management solutions for citrus greening.
As Florida is our home base, we at Griffin Fertilizer are in it for the long haul and we are here to support the citrus industry through thick and thin. Since 1959, we’ve seen the citrus industry face some tough challenges, and every step of the way we’ve been committed to helping all our customers— both growers and ranchers— make sound agronomic and economic decisions in order to maximize their health of their pasture. As a full service custom dry & liquid fertilizer blender and crop protection products distributor, we will continue our mission to further advance Florida agriculture.
