Griffin Blog
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A Look at the Fall Beef Industry
See the trends, conditions, and forecasts that are driving the fall beef industry in Florida and the rest of the
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UF/IFAS Creates Tractor Safety Videos for Florida Farmers
Put safety first and avoid the worst when it comes to using tractors with a new series of tractor safety
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Managing Greasy Green
Find out what the latest citrus disorder is—greasy green—and how to manage it in your Florida citrus grove. “A citrus
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Congratulations to the Florida 2025 4R Advocates
See the details of the 2025 4R Advocates who have been named as nutrient stewards in The Sunshine State. The
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Key Factors to Improving Brix in Sweet Oranges
Florida citrus growers can explore all of the key factors to improving brix in sweet oranges and juice quality in
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Meet the 2026 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
Explore the contributions of the 2026 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees, who were announced in mid-September. The 2026 Florida
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Testing for Micronutrients, Part 2
Explore your options, plus tips and tricks, for testing for micronutrients, to give your crops the perfect amount and no
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A Look at Micronutrient Toxicity, Part 1
Read about the need for micronutrients, and the dangers—and signs—of micronutrient toxicity for growers. Micronutrients “play an outsized role in
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The 5Rs of Citrus Production for Sustainability , Part 2
See the last two of the five areas—the 5Rs of citrus production for sustainability—that help citrus stay productive in the
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The 5Rs of Sustainable Citrus Production, Part 1
See three of the five areas—termed the 5Rs of sustainable citrus production—that are needed to keep citrus trees productive in
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Attend the 2025 Hemp Field Day
See the details of the 2025 Hemp Field Day, scheduled for September 9th and put on by UF/IFAS TREC. The
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Tips for Citrus Soil Moisture Sensors
Find tips from UF/IFAS on installing and using citrus soil moisture sensors for accurate water management. Accurate water management is “critical
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Attend the Florida Tomato Conference September 4th
The Florida Tomato Conference, presented by UF/IFAS and the Florida Tomato Committee, is slated for September 4th in Clewiston, Florida.
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Attend Citrus Mutual’s Grower Information Meetings in Early September
Citrus Mutual is hosting Grower Information Meetings in early September to share information and updates with Florida citrus growers. Florida
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Details of the FFVA Annual Convention
The FFVA Annual Convention is coming up in September, “Convening the leading voices in Florida agriculture.” The Florida Fruit and
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Scientific Research on Fruit Drop in Citrus
See what the scientific research from UF/IAS says about combating fruit drop in citrus the Florida citrus industry. “Fruit drop
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The Latest on CRISPR Gene Editing in Citrus
Read about the latest advances with CRISPR gene editing in citrus in the race to stop citrus greening and renew
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UF/IFAS is Again Offering the Sustainable Urban Food Production Short Course
See the details of the popular Sustainable Urban Food Production Short Course offered by UF/IFAS in October. “One of the
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Tips for Managing Asian Citrus Psyllids in Citrus
See what the research says when it comes to managing Asian citrus psyllids in citrus groves in Florida and in
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Potassium and Sweeter Oranges
Read about what the research says concerning the relationship between potassium and sweeter oranges, among the other effects of potassium.
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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