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Considering Hurricane Milton’s extensive damage to Florida’s agriculture community, AgNet Media and UF/IFAS decided to cancel the 2024 Florida Ag Expo. Hurricane Milton has caused significant damage across Florida’s agricultural lands, making proceeding with this year’s event impractical.  The hurricane has caused widespread damage to crops, greenhouses and farm infrastructure, and many growers are still experiencing its impacts. “Florida farmers … Read More

One of the highlights of the Florida Ag Expo is the opportunity to see research being conducted at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma, Florida. A field tour will give attendees a chance to check out plots and walk the rows of crops being studied at the center. The tour includes multiple stops that include pest, … Read More

Growers interested in making water quality and quantity improvements on their farms will not want to miss a presentation by JP Fraites, assistant director of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy. During the Florida Ag Expo, he will lead a discussion on increased cost-share funding provided by the department. The percentage of cost-share … Read More

Growers might not be fully aware, but changes are taking place with pesticide regulations. An important update on what’s coming and what is already here will be presented during the Florida Ag Expo on Nov. 7 at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma. Brett Bultemeier of the … Read More

The Florida Ag Expo team would like to thank all attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors of the 2023 event. This show would not be possible without you. The new tailgate-style trade show was a great success! Thank you to the exhibitors who participated in the tailgate food competition and to the growers who voted for their favorite tailgater. The tasty … Read More

By Clint Thompson Tailgate treats and insightful information highlighted Thursday’s Florida Ag Expo. Specialty crop growers and industry leaders flocked to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma for the annual event. Seminar sessions and field tours provided attendees with valuable insight into how they can remain sustainable … Read More

The Florida Ag Expo’s new tailgate-style trade show was met with great success.  Three giveaway winners were announced during the tailgate party. Growers voted for their favorite tailgate food at the show. Kennco Manufacturing was named the top tailgater! The company’s booth featured empanadas, Cuban egg rolls and mini stuffed potatoes. Growers who participated by voting for their favorite tailgater … Read More