Griffin Blog
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Citrus Under Protective Screening—CUPS—Shows Benefits in Addition to HLB Protection
Citrus Under Protective Screening, known under the acronym CUPS has benefits for growing citrus when it comes to hurricanes and […]
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Researchers Looking at an HLB-Tolerant Mandarin Hybrid for Orange Juice
HLB-tolerant mandarins may offer a solution to shortages of supplies for Florida orange juice caused by citrus greening, also called […]
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Make it to One of Four Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops
Citrus Block Grant Application Workshops are being held in late September to help Florida citrus growers in applying for funds […]
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Start of Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program Announced
Citrus growers suffering damage from Hurricane Irma can now apply for the Florida Citrus Recovery Grant Program. The U.S. […]
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Options to Protect Field Crops from Contamination from Animals
While you can’t prevent 100% of wildlife from your field crops, there are some things you can do to prevent […]
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam recently announced the winners of the 2018 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The winners of the 2018 […]
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Fungus Showing Promise as Biological Control Agent Against Asian Citrus Psyllid
Researchers are testing the use of a fungus as a biological control agent to target the Asia citrus psyllid and […]
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Citrus Innovations Being Tried by Cherrylake Tree Farm
See the citrus innovations that are currently underway at Cherrylake Tree Farm in South Lake Farming Many Florida citrus growers have been […]
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Most Weed Issues Self-Inflicted: Watch Out for These Ten
Explore the top 10 issues that drive an Extension weed specialist crazy, especially since most of them are ‘self-inflicted,’ according […]
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Grower Sentiments High, Barring Any Hurricanes to Repeat Last Year
Highlands County Extension Director and Citrus Extension Agent shared grower sentiments at the end of August. As both the […]
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Q&A on Choosing What Citrus Scions /Rootstock Combo to Plant
Explore the questions to ask if you are considering what planting citrus scions /rootstock combinations to plant, and their answers […]
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Check Out UF/IFAS’s Florida Citrus Production Guide
The newly-released Florida Citrus Production Guide is a must-read for any Florida citrus grower in the age of citrus greening. […]
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UF/IFAS Study Shows Cooler Cows Produce More Meat and Milk
Explore the details of a UF/IFAS study that shows how heat and agitation affects meat and milk production in cows. […]
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Complete Your Confidential Crop Survey From the National Agricultural Statistics Service
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is in need of more than a few good farmers to complete a 2018 […]
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Expert Says Citrus Flush is the Key to the Citrus Greening Disease Cycle
Explore how experts say citrus flush is the key to the citrus greening disease cycle, and thus the key to […]
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Measuring the Nutritional Needs of Citrus Trees in Light of Citrus Greening
See the latest research on determining nutritional needs of citrus trees with citrus greening, also known as HLB. Researchers […]
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A Look at Important Factors in Citrus Irrigation Scheduling
See the features and factors of irrigation scheduling that will improve nutrition and fertilizer management Water is an important […]
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Steps for Installing Moisture Sensors for Citrus Irrigation
Moisture sensors are a good option for monitoring citrus irrigation, so you’ll want to make sure they are installed correctly. […]
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Nanocrystals May Protect Fruit Against Frost Damage
Explore the research being done into whether nanocrystals can be a viable option to protect fruit from frost damage. […]
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Primer on Biostimulants
Explore biostimulants, finding out what they are—what they aren’t—and what they can do for those in agriculture. Chances are […]
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UF/IFAS Hosting Hemp Workshops in August
For those interested in growing hemp, or wanting to know more about the industry, UF/IFAS is offering workshops in August. […]
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Results of Study on Heat Treatments and Bactericides
Explore the latest results concerning heat treatments and bactericides to combat citrus greening, also called HLB. Florida citrus researchers […]
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One Citrus Company’s Efforts to Make Bactericides More Effective Against Citrus Greening
See what one Florida citrus company is doing to make bactericides more effective in fighting citrus greening, also known as […]
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Benefits of Different Jets and Different Placement for Irrigating Citrus
See the benefits of using different jets for irrigating citrus to have the most beneficial impact on Florida citrus trees. […]
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Takeaways on Using Soil Sensors for Citrus Irrigation
See the highlights concerning the latest information about using soil sensors for citrus irrigation. A University of Florida Institute […]
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Register Now for the Citrus Expo in August
Registration is now open for the Citrus Expo, slated for August 15th and 16th in North Ft. Myers, Florida. […]
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Coping With Citrus Greening: Planting Density and Technology
A Florida citrus grower discusses how planting density and technology could help growers cope with citrus greening. Citrus trials […]
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Florida Citrus Mutual and USDA Urge Citrus Growers to Make a Whip Appointment
Florida citrus growers are urged to make a WHIP appointment—for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program—to discuss eligibility for payments […]
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Hurricane Recovery Funding Sees Some Numbers
Florida citrus growers were presented with some numbers concerning hurricane recovery funding recently. Early July saw a meeting hosted […]
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More Resources Concerning Prevented Planting and Crop Insurance
Explore more resources concerning prevented planting and crop insurance due to rain and flooding. Earlier in the month, we […]
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Berry Growers Can Benefit From a Disease and Pest Diagnostic Tool
Berry growers all over the nation can benefit from a newly created disease and pest diagnostic tool. Berries are […]
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Florida Citrus Grower Shares Strategies to Cope With Citrus Greening
A Florida citrus grower shared his company’s plans for dealing with citrus greening, also called HLB. The Citrus Mutual […]
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Q & A on Crop Insurance and Prevented Planting
Find answers to your questions concerning crop insurance and prevented planting due to rain, courtesy of two UGA Extension economists. […]
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Vanilla Could be Next Alternative Florida Crop
Researchers with UF/IFAS are looking into vanilla’s worth as a new alternative Florida crop. Vanilla is a favorite flavor […]
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Mycotoxins: Know What to Look For in Your Herd
Explore the signs and symptoms that indicate mycotoxins could be negatively affecting your beef cattle herd. Mycotoxins are invisible […]
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The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Cattle Convention
Read about the offerings at the 2018 cattle convention of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. June 19th to the 21st […]
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Season’s Final Citrus Forecast Draws About Even
See where the last USDA citrus forecast of the season ended up, and how it compares with the start of […]
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Small Study Shows Two Micronutrients Could Help in the Fight Against Citrus Greening
A UF/IFAS researcher maintains that two micronutrients could prove helpful in treating citrus trees affected by citrus greening. Citrus […]
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Tips for Planting and Fertilizing a Reestablished Pasture
Explore tips and recommendations for correctly planting and fertilizing a reestablished pasture. The warm months are a time to […]
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Zinkicide Could be an Effective Citrus Greening Management Tool
A researcher with UF/IFAS shared details on Zinkicide as a citrus greening management tool that could potentially help citrus growers […]
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Eradication Efforts Underway Against the Oriental Fruit Fly
The Oriental fruit fly was found in three different locations in south Miami-Dade County, prompting an eradication effort by FDACS. […]
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More Tips on Getting Your AgriOperation Ready for a Hurricane
See more tips on getting your agrioperation ready if another hurricane comes through Florida this hurricane season. June 1st […]
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Florida Citrus Nursery Owner Weighs in on Issues in Citrus Industry
Read the thoughts and comments concerning key issues in the citrus industry by nursery owner, Phil Rucks. The Florida citrus […]
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Be on the Lookout for the Peach Fruit Fly
Two specimens of the destructive ag pest, the peach fruit fly, were found in Florida; discover what you need to […]
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UF/IFAS Researcher Says Kaolin Clay Superior for Psyllid Management
UF/IFAS researcher maintains the kaolin clay is better than foliar insecticides in certain instances for psyllid management. Christopher Vincent, […]
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Next Possible Florida Alternative Crop: Pomegranates
Read about the research into pomegranates as a possible new Florida alternative crop. Florida is a hotbed of agriculture, […]
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Get Your Farm Ready Now for Hurricane Season, Says UF Expert
Hurricane season is fast approaching, making it the best time to get prepared for any future storms. June 1st […]
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Tea Considered as an Alternative Crop for Citrus Growers
Research is ongoing into whether tea—a popular beverage the world over—could be grown as an alternative crop by Florida citrus […]
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Research Shows UV Light Can Fight Plant Diseases
A research team has found success combating plant diseases—specifically powdery mildew on strawberries—using UV light. Powdery mildew is one […]
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Women in Ag and Research Cooperation Working to Solve Citrus Greening
Explore how cooperative research and women in ag leadership are working to fix citrus greening. Citrus greening is spreading; […]
