Griffin Blog
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The Advantages and Drawbacks of Citrus Individual Protective Covers
Citrus Individual Protective Covers, or IPCs, offer a slew of advantages, and a few disadvantages, for protection against citrus greening. […]
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Florida Citrus Production Guide Offers New Info on Diseases, Pests, and Horticultural Practices
Explore the added information found in the new, just-released Florida Citrus Production Guide, which is full of UF/IFAS-generated information concerning citrus. […]
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Tips for Building Young Citrus Tree Roots
Building up young citrus tree roots is key to helping trees prepare to combat citrus greening. Citrus greening takes a […]
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Reactions to the First USDA Florida Citrus Crop Forecast
The first Citrus Crop Forecast for Florida’s 2019-20 season has been released by the USDA; see reactions of industry leaders. The […]
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The Benefits of Steaming for Weed Management
Explore the potential for using steaming for weed management in the citrus grove. Steaming has been utilized in agriculture for […]
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A Look at Particle Films for Citrus
Particle films offer a host of benefits for citrus, including helping to defend against Asian citrus psyllids and citrus greening. […]
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Explore the Economics of CUPS and IPCs
UF/IFAS economist Ariel Singerman shared research on the economics of CUPS and IPCs at the Citrus Expo. Florida citrus growers have shown […]
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Grower Maintains Nutrients and Irrigation Keys to Citrus Tree Health
One Florida citrus grower shared the keys to good citrus tree health, with one being fertilization. A citrus grower shared […]
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UF/IFAS Rolls Out New Citrus Nutrition Program, Focuses on Fertilizers
UF/IFAS has released its newly created Citrus Nutrition Program to offer assistance for citrus growers in the face of citrus […]
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A Look at Super High-Density Citrus Plantings
See the ways and means of how one citrus grower in Florida is using high-density citrus plantings to boost production in the face of […]
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Research Shows Benefits of Controlling Asian Citrus Psyllid Populations
Even though citrus greening is distributed throughout Florida citrus groves, controlling Asian citrus psyllid populations is still beneficial. Citrus greening […]
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Utilizing Smut Grass as a Beef Forage
Smut grass has long been seen as a problematic weed in Florida pastures, but some are finding it to be […]
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The Benefits of Using Gibberellic Acid on Citrus Trees
Research shows benefits to using gibberellic acid on citrus trees suffering from citrus greening. Citrus growers see a lot of […]
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Citrus Growers Could Find Advantages With New Ag Software
Ag tech like a new ag software can be utilized for real results by citrus growers and others in agriculture […]
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A Look at Shade Benefits for Citrus
Recent research has shown there are shade benefits for citrus, especially in the fight against citrus greening. There are multiple […]
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See Cutting-Edge Technology for Controlling Asian Citrus Psyllids
Explore the latest research into controlling Asian citrus psyllids and combat citrus greening. Research is ongoing into many different areas […]
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Get the Benefits of Beef Quality Assurance Training
Livestock Extension agents from all around Florida were trained earlier in the year in order to offer Beef Quality Assurance […]
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Good News on Florida Citrus Crop Conditions and More
An Extension agent shares current citrus crop conditions in The Sunshine State and more. The state of the Florida citrus […]
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Citrus Growers, Mark Your Calendars for These Crop Insurance Listening Sessions
Have comments about crop insurance for citrus? Make it to one of these crop insurance listening sessions. The U.S. Department […]
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Changes to the H-2A Foreign Guest Worker Program Discussed
The Citrus Expo saw a general session panel discussion that explored proposed changes to the H-2A Foreign Guest Worker Program. […]
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Keep an Eye Out for the USDA’s Fruit Chemical Use Survey
The USDA is sending out the Fruit Chemical Use Survey to fruit growers in 11 states, including Florida citrus growers. Florida […]
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One Grove’s Efforts for Healthy Citrus Roots
Explore the methods one grove is utilizing to foster healthy citrus roots and boost production in the face of citrus […]
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UF/IFAS Agents Prepare to Assess Ag Damage from Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian threatens landfall at Florida’s east coast, UF/IFAS Extension agents are getting ready to assess the ag damage […]
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Advice from UF/IFAS on Getting the Farm Hurricane-Ready
Prepare as early as possible for a storm by following these US/IFAS tips on getting the farm hurricane-ready. The Atlantic […]
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Attend One of These Citrus Meetings for a Free Nutrient Sampling Starter Kit
UF/IFAS is offering a free nutrient sampling starter kit for citrus growers who attend select citrus meetings in October. Nutrient […]
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Want to Know More About Growing Hemp? Join a Road Tour Meeting
Find out more about growing hemp in Florida by attending one of these Road Tour meetings. The Hemp Industries Association […]
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The Benefits of Off-Season Flower Management in Citrus
Explore the benefits of off-season flower management in Florida citrus groves, especially with concerns like citrus greening and postbloom fruit […]
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Talking Points for Advocating for Florida Beef
Explore the talking points you can use when advocating for Florida beef. Florida beef is major part of Florida’s ag […]
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A Look at Potassium Fertilization of Florida Warm-Season Forages
Explore the benefits of potassium fertilization of warm-season grasses used for forage in Florida. Fertilization is an important part of […]
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Hurricane Planning Recommendations for Citrus Growers
Citrus Extension agent shares hurricane planning recommendations for Florida citrus growers. The Atlantic Hurricane season started June 1st, and while […]
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Want Updates About Current Research in Citrus? Find it Here
Keep up-to-date with the latest ongoing research in citrus on the UF/IFAS citrus website. Research in citrus is going on […]
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New Topics in the Soon-to-be-Released Florida Citrus Production Guide
The new Florida Citrus Production Guide will be released at the Citrus Expo; explore the new topics in it. The University […]
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Research Shows Bactericide Injections are More Effective
Results from a UF/IFAS research study indicate that bactericide injections are more effective than sprays. Florida citrus growers have been […]
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Soil Health Institute Releases Roadmap for Soil Health
With the growing research into the importance of healthy soil, the Soil Health Institute has outlined a strategy to improve […]
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A Breakdown of the Increase in Cost Due to Citrus Greening
See a breakdown of the increase in cost that citrus greening has caused the Florida citrus industry. Citrus greening has […]
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UF/IFAS Researcher Looking at Genetics of Beef Cattle for a Warming Environment
UF/IFAS researcher Raluca Mateescu studying the genetics of beef cattle to develop one for the heat and humidity of Florida. […]
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A Look At the Economic Contributions of the Florida Cattle Industry
See the 2017 economic contributions of the Florida cattle industry, courtesy of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. The Florida cattle industry […]
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New Bactericide—Zinkicide—Shows Promise in Fighting Citrus Greening
Research out of the University of Central Florida shows that the bactericide zinkicide shows promise in fighting citrus greening. Florida […]
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Offerings at the 28th Annual Citrus Expo
See what’s on the schedule at the 28th annual Citrus Expo, set for August 14th and 15th in North Fort […]
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Research Into Individual Protective Covers for Citrus Show Good Results
Researchers with UF/IFAS maintain Individual Protective Covers for Citrus, or IPCs, show promise in protecting trees from citrus greening. Citrus […]
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Takeaways on CUPS Research for Citrus
CUPS Research for citrus is on-going; see some of the latest developments for growing Citrus Under Protective Screens. Growing Citrus […]
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Guide to Controlling the Two Most Difficult Weeds in Citrus Groves
Explore how to control the two most difficult weeds in citrus groves, courtesy of the University of Florida Institute of […]
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New Fertilizer Recommendations for Grapefruit Coming
Research is leading to new fertilizer recommendations for grapefruit, according to a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural […]
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Researcher Studying Soil Microbes and the ‘Black Box’ of Soil
A researcher with UF/IFAS is studying soil microbes and the ‘black box’ of soil with an eye towards improving crop […]
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Takeaways from a Study on Citrus Greening and Preharvest Fruit Drop
Explore the conclusions derived from a UF/IFAS study looking at how citrus greening affects preharvest fruit drop. Citrus greening has […]
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Topics at the 2019 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
The 2019 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference was held in mid-June in Bonita Springs; explore the topics that were front […]
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Research Shows Weed Control Affects Yield and Asian Citrus Psyllids
Recent UF/IFAS research draws a connection between weed control and both citrus greening and yield. Weeds are not good for […]
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Florida Citrus Growers Should be on the Alert for Lebbeck Mealybug
Damage caused by the lebbeck mealybug and the pests themselves have been found in Highland County citrus, and growers should […]
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Large Research Project Targets Citrus Greening and Trees’ Phloem
A large UF/IFAS-led research project studies combating citrus greening within a citrus trees vascular system, namely, the phloem. The bacteria […]
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Q&A on The National Resource Conservation Service’s Swine Control Program
Explore the details of The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced swine control program. Wild pigs are running amok […]
