Griffin Blog
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Prepare Your Florida Ag Operation for Hurricane Season
See advice from the USDA on preparing your Florida ag operation for hurricane season, which started June 1st. The Atlantic […]
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Tips for Accurate Applications in Citrus Weed Control
Find tips from UF/IFAS for maximizing the accuracy of your citrus weed control applications in your Florida grove. “Effective weed […]
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Growers Need to Take the Slug and Snail Survey
UF/IFAS researchers are looking for Florida growers to take their slug and snail survey to help guide control methods. “Researchers […]
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Timing of OTC Injections Effects on Citrus
UF/IFAS research shows that the timing of OTC injections has effects on citrus size, Brix, and OTC residues. “The month […]
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Q&A on Florida Citrus Diseases Part 2: Black Spot
Find information about what Florida citrus diseases, like black spot, are problematic in the grove right now. In our last […]
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Q&A on Citrus Diseases Part 1: Citrus Canker
Read about the current status of citrus diseases in Florida, like citrus canker, with a Q&A with a UF/IFAS plant […]
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A Look at Beef Production in 2025
See the data for beef production in 2025 thus far from UF/IFAS to plan for the rest of the year […]
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Scouting and Treating Algal Spot in Citrus
See everything you need to know about scouting for and treating algal spot in citrus to stop the disease, including […]
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What You Need to Know for Rotational Grazing
Thinking about trying rotational grazing? See all the things you’ll need to consider to make it a success. Rotational grazing […]
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A Look at Aggressive Weeds in Citrus
Learn about aggressive weeds in citrus and why control is so difficult, and so important, for your Florida citrus grove. […]
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Tips for Managing Fire Ants
Find tips from UF/IFAS for managing fire ants in your Florida citrus grove to protect both grove workers and your […]
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Q&A on the New World Screwworm
Find answers to the most common questions concerning the New World screwworm, a pest threatening US livestock. The first half […]
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US Beef Industry Myths Debunked
Get the facts on beef production in the US as the experts at UF/IFAS debunk popular beef industry myths. “Ranchers […]
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The Research So Far in Snail Management in Citrus
Explore what the research says so far concerning snail management in citrus, an increasing concern in Florida citrus. “Snail management […]
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Tips for Improved Ag Financial Management
Improve your ag financial management with these tips for uncertain markets and unpredictability in the ag industry. “You can’t control […]
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Safety Tips for Chainsaw Use
Make sure to follow these safety tips for chainsaw use as we head towards the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Nearly 30,000 […]
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Best Practices for Biosolids, Part 2
See the Best Practices for biosolids when used in your Florida citrus grove to amend the soil. In our last […]
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Know the Rules and Regulations of Biosolids, Part 1
Know the rules and regulations of biosolids before using this inexpensive soil amendment in your citrus grove. Biosolids are organic […]
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Tips to Improve Soil Structure and Avoid Problems, Part 2
Improving soil structure and avoiding common pitfalls, coupled with focusing on soil health and good fertilization strategies, leads to productive, […]
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Fertilizers and Soil Health, Part 1
A UF/IFAS guide shares tips for fertilizers and soil health for healthy pastures, livestock nutrition, and productivity. A UF/IFAS blog […]
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Timing of Weed Management Important in Citrus
The timing of your weed management program for your citrus grove is as important as what products you use. “Managing […]
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Research Shows Use of 4Rs and Cover Crops Can Reduce Nitrogen Runoff for Florida Corn Growers
A collaborative project between UF Extension and Florida corn growers shows the benefits of the use of the 4Rs and […]
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A Word on Spray Schedules for Watermelon, Part 3
Make sure you’ve got your spray schedules for watermelon correct to fight the many pathogens affecting watermelons in Florida. In […]
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Tips on Managing Watermelon Diseases, Part 2
See tips from the experts at UF/IFAS on managing watermelon diseases that are commonly found in North Florida. “Managing watermelon […]
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Common Watermelon Diseases in Florida, Part 1
Make sure these common watermelon diseases are part of your disease management plan in The Sunshine State. According to a […]
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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 […]