Griffin Blog
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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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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 […]
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Tips for Successful Beef Cattle Showmanship
See what you need to know to be successful at a Beef Cattle Showmanship event at during competitions. Beef Cattle […]
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Fall Tasks for Your Pasture
Take care of these fall tasks for your pasture to be a more productive pasture in the springtime. It’s time […]
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Recommendations for HLB-Infected Trees With La Nina
See citrus recommendations for HLB-infected trees due to a weak La Nina weather pattern this winter. A weak La Nina […]
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Details of The FTGA’s 71st Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase
See the details of the Florida Turfgrass Association’s 71st Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase, which runs December 3rd-5th. The Florida […]
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Steps to Collecting Forage and Hay Samples
See the steps to follow for collecting forage and hay samples to send for testing through UF/IFAS. An askifas article […]
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Tis the Season for Forage and Soil Testing
Make time this winter for forage and soil testing, especially to prepare the soil for fertilizers. The cold-weather months are […]
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A Look at OTC Injection Trial Results
See OTC injection trial results from research plots around the state that were shared at a grower informational meeting. Mid-November […]
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Q&A: OTC Injection Results by the Numbers
Read the response of Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, on OTC injection results by the numbers. We have been […]
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Timing of Brassinosteroids Application Crucial to Improve Hamlin Brix
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week looks at research into the importance of timing brassinosteroids to improve Hamlin brix. A […]
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Reducing Round Bale Hay Waste
See the takeaways from research into reducing round bale hay waste by a variety of organizations. A UF/IFAS blog maintained […]