Griffin Blog
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UF/IFAS Researchers Looking at Ways to Help Young Citrus Trees Fight Citrus Greening
Researchers with UF/IFAS are studying all the options that could help young citrus trees fight citrus greening. Fighting citrus greening […]
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Tips on Grazing Management for Florida Beef Producers
Grazing management is an important tool Florida beef producers need to consider to maximize the productivity of their herd. Forages […]
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New Ag Census Data for The Sunshine State
Explore the latest data about Florida agriculture from the latest Ag Census from the USDA. The USDA recently released its […]
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Study Shows Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) May Help Citrus Cope with Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of testing that show that Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) could aid citrus trees in combating […]
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A Look at Precision Ag Tech for Citrus
Precision ag tech for citrus offers the ability to treat and monitor pests, deliver nutrients and irrigation perfectly, and more. […]
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A Look at What’s Ag-Related in the Disaster Appropriations Bill
The Disaster Appropriations Bill was approved by Congress and signed by the President; see what it offers for agriculture. Florida […]
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Interested in Adding Hemp Production to Your Ag Operation? Attend an FDACS Workshop
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will hold three identical workshops on hemp production in June. Hemp […]
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Benefits of Agriculture’s Agronomy Programs Touted at Senate Hearings
The benefits of agronomy programs and Agriculture’s focus on environment stewardship were the focus of recent Senate hearings. The Senate […]
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The 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention is June 17th-20th
See what’s planned for the 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention, slated for June 17th-20th in Marco Island. The […]
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Nutritional Needs of the Beef Cow by Stages
Explore the nutritional needs of a beef cow based on the stages of gestation with an eye towards improving weaning […]
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Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day and Every Day
Honoring and helping veterans is the best way to honor those who have fallen. Memorial Day is a day to […]
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Citrus Tristeza Virus Could Add Insult to Injury for Florida Citrus Growers
Citrus growers growing citrus trees on sour orange virus will have to look out for Citrus Tristeza Virus as well […]
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UF/IFAS-Created Ryegrass Forage Seed Shines in Aiding Panhandle Cattle Ranchers
Ryegrass forage seed bred by UF/IFAS put its advantages on display after being donated to Florida Panhandle cattle ranchers suffering […]
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Looking at Pomegranates as an Alternative Crop
UF/IFAS researchers offered updates on the challenges and potential for pomegranates as an alternative crop in The Sunshine State. Florida […]
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New Psyllid Detection System Uses Artificial Intelligence
A UF/IFAS precision agriculture engineer has developed a new psyllid detection system for detecting Asian citrus psyllids. Florida citrus growers […]
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Study Looks at The Benefits of Kaolin Clay in Combating Citrus Greening
A recent UF/IFAS study compared the benefits of kaolin clay to foliar sprays in fighting citrus greening and the Asian […]
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Recommendations for Phytophthora and Citrus Greening
Phytophthora, the cause of an array of rot diseases in citrus, can be exacerbated by citrus greening. Phytophthora inoculum causes an […]
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Attend the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
Florida cattle ranchers should attend the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course, which starts May 8th and continues through the 10th […]
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Benefit of Citrus Under Protective Screens: CUPS Maximizes Fruit Yields
Studies undertaken by UF/IFAS concerning growing Citrus Under Protective Screens, or CUPS, show that CUPS maximizes fruit yields. Florida citrus […]
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UF/IFAS Entomologist Advises Focusing Psyllid Control Efforts at Grove Borders
An entomologist with UF/IFAS advises citrus growers to focus on grove borders to reduce psyllid control costs. Florida citrus growers […]
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Looking at the Profitability of Mesh Bags for Citrus
Growers are looking at mesh bags for citrus as an alternative to the startup expense of CUPS to fight citrus […]
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Tips on Utilizing the Intake Guideline Tables for Beef Cows
Find tips on using the tables outlining the intake guidelines for beef cows provided by The National Research Council (NRC). […]
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Organic Insecticides Offer Benefits in Controlling Asian Citrus Psyllids
A UF/IFAS researcher has conducted a two-year study that showed organic insecticides to be successful in controlling Asian citrus psyllids. […]
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Using Cover Crops to Combat Citrus Greening
Researchers with UF/IFAS are studying the use of cover crops to combat citrus greening, given their soil health benefits and […]
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Florida Citrus Growers Need to Be on the Lookout for Citrus Black Spot
A USDA scientist believes Hurricane Irma spread citrus black spot to more Florida citrus groves. Citrus black spot is a […]
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Rising Florida Citrus Land Prices and Other Insights from the Lay of The Land Conference
The Lay of the Land Conference, held at the end of March, featured a report on rising Florida citrus land […]
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Grower Contract Available for Red Orange ‘Ruby’ Valencia
Growers interested in growing a red-fleshed orange similar to blood oranges should look into an available grower contract.
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Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute Shares Weed Control Method
A presentation at the Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute outlined how to control weeds using herbicides and steam. Weeds are a […]
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Takeaways From a South-Florida Beef-Forage Program Study, 2 of 2
A recent study by the South-Florida Beef-Forage Program looks at whether supplementation of cows during the entire late-gestation would increase cow reproductive success […]
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Takeaways from a South-Florida Beef-Forage Program Study, 1 of 2
A recent study by the South-Florida Beef-Forage Program looks at whether year-round supplementation of cows pays off. In 2016, the […]
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Use of Drones Could Offer Many Benefits to Florida Citrus Growers
A recent study by UF/IFAS researchers shows the benefits of the use of drones in the grove for Florida citrus […]
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Sneak Peak at the Florida Citrus Grower’s Institute
The Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is set for April 2nd in Avon Park; see a preview of the day’s offerings. […]
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Florida Growers May Soon Have Vanilla as an Alternative Crop
A UF/IFAS research team is studying the vanilla bean in an effort to bring the lucrative crop of vanilla to […]
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Interested in Being a Citrus FAST TRACK Program Partner? Attend an Informational Meeting in April
Citrus growers interested in partnering with the citrus FAST TRACK citrus trial program can attend one of several informational meetings […]
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Highlands County Extension Director Discusses the Importance of Citrus Nutrition and More
Director and citrus agent Laurie Hurner spoke about the importance of citrus nutrition and more at a recent grower forum. Highlands […]
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Pongamia Emerges as an Alternative Crop for Florida Citrus Growers
One Florida citrus grower has turned to pongamia as an alternative crop in the face of citrus greening. Alternative crops […]
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A Look at the Latest Cattle Inventory Report
The latest Cattle Inventory Report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was released at the end of February. The partial […]
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Q&A on CRISPR
Get the facts and details on CRISPR in this Q&A with Vonnie Estes, the new VP of Technology for the Produce […]
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Tips on Knowing When to Look Out for Citrus Canker
A UF/IFAS pathologist shares when Florida citrus growers should be on the lookout for citrus canker. A winter disease seminar […]
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Congratulations to the Fourth Florida Partnership to Win a 4R Advocate Award
A fourth Florida grower-fertilizer service provider has been honored as a winner of the Fertilizer Institute’s 4R Advocate Award. Griffin […]
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Fungal Foliar Diseases to Watch Out for This Season
Florida citrus growers should keep an eye out for these fungal foliar diseases this year. Citrus greening is the greatest […]
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Individual Protective Covers Protect Young Citrus Trees From Citrus Greening
A year-long study into individual protective covers shows the covers will protect young citrus trees from becoming infected with citrus […]
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Citrus Research Program Aims to Explore What Works in the Field Against Citrus Greening
A new citrus research program in the works is aimed at pinpointing what citrus greening research will effectively combat citrus […]
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Advice on Food Safety Requirements From UF/IFAS Extension
A UF/IFAS post-harvest Extension specialist shared advice on upcoming changes for food safety requirements via the Food Safety Modernization Act. […]
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Extension Director Shares Insights on Current Citrus Industry Issues
Highlands County Extension director and citrus Extension agent, Laurie Hurner, shares her thoughts on current issues in the citrus industry. […]
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Citrus Funding Likely to Remain Steady as a New Budget is Drafted by Legislators in March
Lawmakers maintain that citrus funding will likely remain steady as Florida lawmakers start negotiations on a new budget in March. […]
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Looking to Citrus Canker Management
UF/IFAS research assistant scientist with CREC, Evan Johnson, shares options for dealing with citrus canker. Citrus canker season is just […]
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Study Looks at Using an Automated Robotic Arm to Deliver Bactericides to Combat Citrus Greening
A study being conducted by UF/IFAS is testing the automated delivery of bactericides to citrus trees. Florida citrus growers thought […]
