Griffin Blog
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Consider Petiole Sap-Testing for Nutrient Management
Florida vegetable growers should consider using petiole sap-testing to improve fertilization efficiency in their nutrient management program. Details of Petiole […]
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Research Shows You Can Recover Young Citrus Infected With Citrus Greening
The research shows that young citrus infected with citrus greening can be recovered using IPCs and brassinosteroids. “Individual protective covers […]
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Attend the Ona Field Day
Register by April 15th for the Ona Field Day on April 17th, put on by the Range Cattle Research & […]
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Use Supplemental Nutrients and Additional Proven Horticultural Practices to Fight Citrus Greening
Explore the research that shows combining supplemental nutrients with other practices can combat citrus greening. The research is in, and […]
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Take the Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course
The Agricultural Entrepreneurship & Farm Business Planning Short Course is great for anyone planning an ag business. If you’ve ever […]
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Steps to Conducting an Irrigation Blue Dye Test
See the ins and outs of using irrigation blue dye testing to optimize your irrigation system. A UF/IFAS blog contends […]
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Tips for Reducing Citrus Canker Fruit Drop
Find information for reducing citrus canker fruit drop in your Florida citrus grove this Spring. Reducing citrus canker fruit drop […]
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Look For This App to Optimize Corn Irrigation
UF/IFAS researchers and others have developed an app to help Florida farmers to optimize corn irrigation. Florida farmers growing sweet […]
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Attend the UF/IFAS Turfgrass Field Day
See the details of the UF/IFAS Turfgrass Field Day scheduled for March 27th, 2025. “Professional landscapers, golf course superintendents, parks […]
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Celebrating Ag Day
Ag Day is March 18th; find statistics and ways to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who put food on our […]
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Predictions for 2025 Citrus Foliar Diseases
A UF/IFAS associate professor at CREC in Lake Alfred shared predictions on the citrus foliar diseases to expect in 2025. […]
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Cow-Calf Operation Vaccines, Part 3
See the cow-calf operation vaccines that are recommended in a publication put together by the University of Missouri Extension. In […]
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Tips for Livestock Vaccines, Part 2
See tips for livestock vaccines for your beef herd from the experts at UF/IFAS extension. In our last blog, we […]
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Types of Vaccines for Your Herd, Part 1
See the different types of vaccines you may encounter for your herd. An askifas article maintains “Having healthy animals is […]
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Keep an Eye Out for Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus
UF/IFAS experts caution Florida citrus growers to watch for Yellow Vein Clearing Virus in their groves. Yellow Vein Clearing Virus […]
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Zinc and Potassium in the Citrus Grove
A UF/IFAS presentation during Citrus Nutrition Day says that zinc and potassium reduce fruit drop and increase yield. Citrus Nutrition […]
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Need-To-Know Information on OTC Injections
See additional need-to-know information on OTC injections for citrus from a UF/IFAS Extension publication. In our last blog, we shared […]
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Suggestions for OTC Injection Timing
See suggestions for OTC injection timing in citrus to get the most bang for your buck in the fight against […]
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Use Frequent Irrigation This Spring to Support Citrus
See the details of UF/IFAS research that showed that frequent irrigation this Spring can improve tree productivity. “HLB-affected trees have […]
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2025 Florida Citrus Show Seminar Schedule
See the 2025 Florida Citrus Show seminar schedule for the upcoming event, scheduled March 13th in Ft. Pierce The Florida […]
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Citrus Foliar Diseases
See the citrus foliar diseases that Florida citrus growers need to plan for as part of their Spring disease management […]
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“Best Practices” Gleaned From Oxytetracycline Injection Trials
See the “important findings and lessons learned” from oxytetracycline injection trials conducted by UF/IFAS. The UF/IFAS plant physiology team at […]
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Q&A on Temperature Inversion and Pesticide Applications
Applying pesticides? See what you need to know about temperature inversion and pesticide applications and earn a CEU. A Citrus […]
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Concerned About Herbicide Tolerance in Citrus? Use These Management Strategies
See strategies for managing herbicide tolerance in citrus from the experts at UF/IFAS in a Tip of the Week. A […]
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Can You Decrease the Frequency of Concentrate Supplementation?
A UF/IFAS study looks at the possibility of decreasing the frequency of concentrate supplementation for beef calves. Reducing the cost […]
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Attend Turf Seminars
The Florida Turfgrass Association is holding Turf Seminars in February and March for education and CEUs. Florida landscapers, golf course […]
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Tools for Citrus Soil Health
See an assessment of a variety of different tools for citrus soil health from a UF/IFAS soil microbiologist. “Florida’s citrus […]
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Study to Improve and Revise Citrus Leaf Nutrient Sampling Guidelines
See the results of a study to improve and revise citrus leaf nutrient sampling guidelines by UF/IFAS. “Effective nutrient management and […]
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A Look at Florida Ag
See how Florida Ag stacks up in comparison to the rest of the country. Florida is a major state for […]
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Attend the 40th Northwest Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show
The 40th Northwest Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The focus of the 40th […]
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Research on Oxytetracycline Efficacy
UF/IFAS researchers share research on oxytetracycline efficacy due to degradation due to field conditions. A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article maintains […]
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Maximize the Economic Success of Your Beef Operation
See tips from a UF/IFAS blog for steps to take to make the most of high cattle prices and maximize […]
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Research Results on Combining IPCs and Brassinosteroids
See the results of research on combining IPCs and brassinosteroids to help young citrus trees remain free from citrus greening. […]
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Citrus Tree That Can Kill Psyllids is in The Works
UF/IFAS researchers are working on developing a citrus tree that can kill psyllids in an effort to combat citrus greening. […]
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Information on Scouting Rust Mites and Thrips
See information from UF/IFAS on scouting rust mites and thrips in citrus groves. We shared information in our last blog on […]
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What to Include in Your Pest Management Plan for Citrus
See what pests a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article says you should target with your Pest Management Plan for […]
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A Look at Body Condition Scores for Beef Cattle, Part 1
See the breakdown of Body Condition Scores to assess the nutritional status of your herd and the success of your […]
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A Look at BCS, Cow Nutritional Status, and Cow Herd Reproductive Performance; Part 2
Explore the relationship between BCS, cow nutritional status, and cow herd reproductive performance, from the experts at UF/IFAS. In our […]
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Attend the Sweet Corn Conference
The Sweet Corn Conference is January 17th at the UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade. January 17th will see […]
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Have a Successful Calving Season
See guidance from UF/IFAS on having a rewarding and successful calving season this winter in Florida. The majority of cattle […]
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The Necessity of Controls for OTC Injections
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares why controls for OTC injections are such a necessity. Florida citrus growers have […]
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Q&A: Whether Citrus Recovery is Occurring or Not
Read a Q&A with Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, on whether citrus recovery is occurring or not. We have […]
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Benefits of Controlled-Release Fertilizers for Citrus
See the benefits of using controlled-release fertilizers for citrus from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. “Soil fertility is a […]
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A Look at ProVista St. Augustinegrass
See the details of ProVista St. Augustinegrass from a UF/IFAS Extension Fact on this St. Augustine cultivar turfgrass. ProVista St. […]
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Meet the 2025 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Learn about the next round of inductees into the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame in 2025. The 2025 inductees to […]
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Getting the Best Performance Out of OTC Injections
See a Q&A on getting the best performance out of your OTC injections for your citrus, from the owner of […]
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Enhance Herbicide Spot Applications
See tips from the folks at UF/IFAS for enhancing your herbicide spot applications in your citrus groves. Maintenance herbicide programs […]
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The Importance of Irrigation Efficiency
Explore the importance of Irrigation Efficiency, and how it works with Distribution Uniformity, also from the experts at UF/IFAS. We […]
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Distribution Uniformity (DU) and Fertilizers
See why Distribution Uniformity is so important for irrigation and fertilizers, from the experts at UF/IFAS. A recent UF/IFAS blog […]