Griffin Blog
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Takeaways From National Farm Safety and Health Week
Explore the important takeaways from National Farm Safety and Health Week National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024 is September […]
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Citrus Nutrient Research for Fruit Size and Quality
Recent citrus nutrient research looked at the effects of potassium, calcium, and boron on fruit size and quality. Citrus greening, […]
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Consider These Factors Before Planting a New Citrus Grove: Pests, Tolerance, and Planting
Find considerations concerning pests, tree tolerance, and planting the trees themselves for a new citrus grove. There are numerous factors […]
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Planting a New Grove? Consider These Factors: Nutrients, Soil, and Water
Find considerations for nutrients, soil, and water that you must factor in when planting a new citrus grove. There are […]
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Q&A: Optimize OTC Injections
Find tips on optimizing OTC injections from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech. We have shared a number of the […]
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Recognize and Manage Brown Rot and Greasy Spot
Find information from UF/IFAS on recognizing and managing brown rot and greasy spot. UF/IFAS researchers presented in late August on […]
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What to Expect at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Annual Convention
See what’s on tap for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) Annual Convention, September 16th-18th. The Florida Fruit and […]
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See Presentations and More From the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Missed the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo? Find presentations and more from UF/IFAS here. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo was held August […]
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Research Shows Benefits of IPCs Even After Removal
Individual protective covers, or IPCs, have many benefits, and research has shown those benefits continue after removal. Individual protective covers, […]
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First-Ever Vaccine Developed for Bovine Anaplasmosis
University of Missouri researchers have developed the first-ever vaccine for bovine anaplasmosis, a tick-borne cattle disease. Bovine anaplasmosis, a tick-borne […]
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Managing the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly in Citrus Groves
Get information for managing the giant swallowtail butterfly in your citrus grove from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week. The […]
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Tips for Enhancing Your Nutrient Program
See tips from a UF/IFAS Extension agent for enhancing your nutrient program in your citrus grove. Nutrients are one of […]
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Tips for Controlling Smutgrass in the Pasture
Find tips from UF/IFAS for controlling smutgrass in your pasture as part of your weed management program. According to a […]
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Takeaways from Soil Research on Soil Amendments, Soil pH, and Nutrient Availability
See the highlights from UF/IFAS research on how soil amendments affect soil pH and nutrient availability in citrus groves. UF/IFAS […]
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Register for the Florida Tomato Conference by August 27th
Find details of the Florida Tomato Conference September 5th, presented by UF/IFAS and the Florida Tomato Committee. Florida tomato growers […]
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Q&A: A Look at Trunk Injection Purity
Read responses from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, about citrus trunk injection purity for active and inactive ingredients. Florida […]
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How Cow/Calf Producers Can Add Value to Calves Going to Market
See options that cow/calf producers have to add value to their calves heading to market. Florida is a cow/calf state, […]
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Take the UF/IFAS Survey on Oxytetracycline Trunk Injections
Researchers with UF/IFAS are looking for Florida citrus growers to take a survey on oxytetracycline trunk injections. UF/IFAS researchers need […]
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Consider a Water Storage Mechanism on Your Farm or Ranch
See all of the reasons why you should consider installing a water storage mechanism on your farm or ranch. Florida […]
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Q&A: Worries Over Citrus Trunk Injection Low pH Unfounded
Explore responses from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, over concerns that citrus trunk injects injure trees due to low […]
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Changes to the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Certification
Understand the changes that occurred July 1st to the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification. The Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) […]
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Common Herbicides and Their Responses to Heat
When temperatures heat up, you need to know how the most common herbicides respond to heat. Florida is well-known for […]
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Seminar Details at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
See the details of seminars at the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, August 21–22 at the Florida State Fairgrounds […]
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Tips for Tank Mixing Fertilizers, Pesticides, and More
See tips from UF/IFAS on tank mixing fertilizers, pesticides, and more, to get the most out of your applications. “In […]
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Tips for Optimizing Foliar Fertilizer Applications, Part 2
See tips for getting the most out of foliar fertilizer applications when you add them to your nutrient management program. […]
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Benefits of Adding Foliar Fertilizer Applications to Your Nutrient Management Program, Part 1
See why foliar fertilizer applications are a good addition to your citrus soil nutrient management program. Research has shown that […]
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Q&A on ReMedium TI Label Change
See details of the ReMedium TI label change for Florida citrus growers wanting to administer oxytetracycline for a 3rd year. […]
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Apply for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grant by August 5th
The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) grant is open for Florida producers and others needing funding. The Resilient Food […]
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ReMedium TI Two-Year Restriction Waved, Thankfully
The ReMedium TI two-year restriction has been waved, which is good because not all OTC products are the same. Florida […]
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Q&A: Oxytetracycline and the Soil Microbiome
Read a Q&A with Sarah Strauss, a UF/IFAS associate professor of soil microbiology, on oxytetracycline and the soil microbiome. Oxytetracycline […]
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Managing Drought Stress in Citrus Trees
See the causes, impacts, and remedy options for managing drought stress in citrus trees for Florida citrus growers. Managing drought […]
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Characteristics of a Good Cover Crop
See the qualities that make a good cover crop for your ag operation, whether in a grove to control weeds […]
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Treating Heat Stress in Livestock, Part 3
Know how to treat heat stress in livestock if preventative actions fail and animals in your herd are suffering. In […]
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Signs of Heat Stress in Cattle, Part 2
Know the signs of heat stress in cattle so that you can take action to protect the animals’ health and […]
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Preventing Cattle Heat Stress, Part 1
Florida ranchers will need to guard their herd from cattle heat stress in order to protect their animals’ health and […]
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Citrus Trunk Injection Q&A Part 2: Early Varieties
See the latest answer to citrus trunk injection questions from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, for Florida citrus growers. […]
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Get Your Timing for Herbicide Applications Just Right Despite Rain
See tips for timing for herbicide applications during Florida’s May to October rainy season from the UF/IFAS Tip of the […]
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Using Interstocks for HLB Management
See the pros and cons for using interstocks for HLB management from a UF/IFAS horticulturalist and assistant professor. UF/IFAS horticulturalist […]
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Improve Herbicide Efficacy
See advice from UF/IFAS weed scientist Ramdas Kanissery on improving herbicide efficacy for citrus growers and others. Weeds are always […]
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Trunk Injection Q&A Part 1: Rootstock Vs. Scion Injections
See answers to trunk injection questions from Tom Johnson, owner of TJ BioTech, to optimize applications. Trunk injection applications are […]
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Attend the 2024 Florida Cattlemen Association Convention and Allied Tradeshow
See the details of the 2024 Florida Cattlemen Association Convention and Allied Tradeshow, running June 17-20. Conventions and tradeshows are […]
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Plan Now for After a Hurricane
See what should be on your plate for your citrus grove or other ag operation after a hurricane has passed. […]
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Combating Citrus Fruit Splitting
See the issues that cause citrus fruit splitting and the steps to take to prevent it from happening in your […]
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Combating Pink Eye in Cattle
See management strategies for preventing and treating pink eye in cattle, a bacterial infection that can negatively affect your herd. […]
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The Details of the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program
See details of the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program, a training fellowship that prepares military personnel for an ag career. It’s […]
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Advanced Turfgrass Management
Register now to attend the June 13th Turf Academy: Advanced Turfgrass Management, presented by UF/IFAS Extension. UF/IFAS Extension is presenting […]
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The Ins and Outs of Creep Grazing
Creep grazing is a pasture management practice used to increase the weight of suckling calves in a cow-calf operation. A […]
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Best Management Practices for Calf Processing Vaccines
See the Best Management Practices when it comes to using calf processing vaccines in your cow-calf operation. Vaccines are an […]
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Tips for Using Drones in Ag
See the best advice for using drones in ag, whether you are using a drone for monitoring, management, surveying, and […]
