Griffin Blog
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Attend the Herd Health Seminar
Get the details of the Herd Health Seminar, slated for August 21st in Plant City, for Florida beef producers. Florida
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Mitigating Cattle Heat Stress, Part 2
See recommendations from UF/IFAS for combating cattle heat stress during Florida’s hot and humid summers. “Florida’s summer heat is only
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Heat and Your Florida Beef Herd, Part 1
See the effects the heat has on your Florida beef herd, an important point with temperatures on the rise every
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Takeaways from Nutrient Rate Studies
See the takeaways so far from nutrient rate studies being conducted across The Sunshine State by UF/IFAS researchers. UF/IFAS researchers
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Ag Financial Planning Workshop Set for August 7th
See the details of an Ag financial planning workshop given by UF/IFAS for Florida farmers and ranchers in August. “Running
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Tips for Cover Crop Use
Find tips from UF/IFAS experts on cover crop use, both for growing and terminating cover crops. “As cover crops are
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Leaf Tissue Analysis is Other Part of a Good Citrus Fertilization Program
Explore tips for conducting leaf tissue analysis to, along with soil testing, round out your citrus fertilization program. In a
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Florida Revises Greenbelt Law
See the changes that The Sunshine State recently made to the Greenbelt Law, the tax classification of agricultural land. As
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Soil Sampling for a Good Fertilization Program
See tips guided by UF/IFAS research on soil sampling for a good fertilization program in Florida citrus. “Soil sampling is
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Brown Rot Management Tips
See the “Best Practices” for brown rot management for Florida citrus growers from a UF/IFAS CREC researcher. “The Florida rains
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Tips on Asian Citrus Psyllid Management
See advice from a UF/IFAS entomologist on the essentials of Asian citrus psyllid management for Florida citrus growers. “ACP control
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Growing Vanilla in Florida
Explore the fundamentals on what and where to grow from UF/IFAS on growing vanilla in Florida as a cash crop.
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A Look at Silicon in Citrus
See the details of using silicon in citrus as an input that has some serious benefits for Florida citrus growers.
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UF/IFAS Document on Injections of Oxytetracycline: Part 3: Intervals and Safety
A publication by UF/IFAS researchers includes information on intervals and safety when giving injections of oxytetracycline. We’ve recently published blogs
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UF/IFAS Document Shares Tips on Injecting Oxytetracycline: Part 2: Injection Considerations
UF/IFAS researchers share tips on injecting oxytetracycline for Florida citrus growers. In the latest efforts to combat citrus greening, also
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New UF/IFAS Document Advises on Oxytetracycline Injections: Part 1: Timing
See recommendations and tips on timing for Florida citrus growers utilizing oxytetracycline injections to combat citrus greening. Many Florida citrus
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Research Update on HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks
UF/IFAS has released information on their research concerning HLB-tolerant rootstocks developed in the fight against citrus greening. “Utilizing tolerant rootstocks
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Origin of Bee Colony Collapses Identified
Researchers with USDA/ARS feel their research has pinpointed the cause of the recent bee colony collapses. “Our nation’s food supply
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Details of the Florida Department of Citrus’s Replanting Strategy
Explore the details of the replanting strategy laid out by the Florida Department of Citrus for utilizing funds approved for
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Research Results on Summer Gibberellic Acid Applications
Find out what the research conducted by UF/IFAS says about summer gibberellic acid applications for Florida citrus. “In recent years,
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Attend the FFAA 93rd Annual Meeting
The FFAA 93rd Annual Meeting is coming up, slated for July 8th– 10th in Manalapan Florida! The Florida Fertilizer and
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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 &