Griffin Blog
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How Florida Citrus Growers Can Prepare for Hurricane Recovery
Citrus growers in Florida are eligible for both WHIP and a block grant to serve as relief for Hurricane Irma […]
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Water Sensors Advance in Technology
See how water sensor technology is advancing and moving into new areas to continue to deliver more value to those […]
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A Citrus Grower’s Look at Citrus Greening Management Strategies
See what one Florida citrus growers has to say about citrus greening management strategies. Citrus greening, also known as […]
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Tips for Optimal Tank Mixing
Find tips and “best practices” to get top results and avoid catastrophe when tank mixing. Tank mixing is a […]
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A Look at Alternatives to Imidacloprid for Psyllid Control
A UF/IFAS entomologist discusses alternatives to Imidacloprid for Asian citrus psyllid control in Florida citrus groves. Everyone in the […]
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UF/IFAS Q&A on Beef Quality Assurance
Explore the ins and outs of Beef Quality Assurance, or BQA, through a Q&A with a UF/IFAS Livestock agent. […]
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Steps for a Grazing Plan to Help Reduce Internal Parasites in Livestock
Find five Extension-approved options to add to your grazing plan to reduce internal parasites in your livestock. Cattle producers […]
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Tips on Managing Florida Citrus Mites
See tips on managing citrus mites in Florida groves. Florida citrus growers must deal with citrus mites in addition […]
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Details of Florida Gov. Scott’s Sales Tax Rebate for Damages from Hurricane Irma
See details of the sales tax rebate Gov. Scott enacted to help ag operators who have damages from Hurricane Irma. […]
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Dehydration in Calves: How to Spot It and How to Treat It
See how to spot and fix dehydration in calves, especially important during dry seasons and drought. A Southeast FarmPress […]
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Citrus Growers Can See More Money From TAP
Citrus growers can receive increased dollars from the USDA’s Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Florida citrus growers are in a […]
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Update on Florida Agriculture Federal Disaster Aid
Read the latest update on Florida’s agriculture federal disaster aid. Florida Agriculture suffered great losses when Hurricane Irma rolled […]
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USDA Trials Show Bactericides Increase Citrus Yields
The USDA reported results of trials, maintaining bactericides increase citrus yields. Florida citrus growers have been fighting citrus greening, […]
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Don’t Forget This as Part of Preconditioning Beef Calves
See an important step for putting weight on beef calves. In Florida, April is part of the spring working […]
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Don’t Forget This Essential Nutrient in Your Fertilization Schedule
Many growers forget about this essential nutrient, to the detriment of crop growth and yield. When it comes to […]
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“Flipping” Psyllid Control Recommended for Florida Growers
Used successfully in Brazil, it is recommended for Florida growers to try “flipping” psyllid control. Florida growers are trying […]
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Ona Annual Field Day Scheduled for April 5th
Register for the University of Florida/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center’s Ona Annual Field Day by April 2nd. […]
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Psyllid Gut Bacteria May Be Key to Beating Citrus Greening
Researchers believe they may be able to utilize the Asian citrus psyllid’s gut bacteria to keep the pest from spreading […]
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UF/IFAS Calls for Florida Growers to Participate in Survey on BMPs
Florida growers are encouraged to participate in a UF/IFAS survey about BMPs. Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute […]
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Honor and Celebrate Farming on National Ag Day
Find ways to honor those in ag this National Ag Day. March 20th is National Ag Day, and it’s […]
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Artificial Shade Shown to Be Beneficial to Southeast Cattle Herds
A study proves the benefits of artificial shade for cattle herds in the heat of the Southeast. Cattle producers […]
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Nutritious Pumpkins May Soon be Alternative Crop for Florida Growers
See how a UF/IFAS researcher is looking to breed nutritious pumpkins for Florida growers. Florida growers are always on […]
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Expert Tips on Managing Soil Health for Strawberry Productivity
Explore how strawberry productivity can be improved by managing soil health. Soil health is an important aspect of strawberry […]
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Visit the Immokalee Cattle Drive and Jamboree for Some Authentic Florida
Enjoy an old-time cattle drive, and so much more, at the Immokalee Cattle Drive this Saturday, March 10th. This […]
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Current Takeaways From a Nutrition Survey for Citrus Growers
See the trends revealed in a nutritional survey completed by Florida citrus growers. A recent Citrus Industry article outlines […]
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Griffin Fertilizer Announces Mike Roberts as New Vice President
Join us at Griffin Fertilizer in congratulating Mike Roberts on becoming our new Vice President. We’re one big family […]
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Details of the National Cattle Inventory Report
See the takeaways from the 2018 National Cattle Inventory Report when compared to 2017 numbers. Each year the USDA […]
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A Look at Soil Health and Processing Vegetable Crop Waste, Part 3
Explore how research indicates soil health is affected by the use of various vegetable crop waste methods. Soil health […]
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Another Topic in the Latest in Soil Fertility Research, Part 2
Soil fertility research indicates that fertilizer can be used as a form of weed control. Soil health is becoming […]
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Results From the Latest Research on Soil Fertility, Part 1
See how soil fertility through long-term manure applications affects different crops. This last year saw three interesting research studies […]
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Florida Agriculture Reacts to Passed Disaster Package
Florida agriculture industry leaders react to the passing of the disaster package. The Florida agriculture industry was hard hit […]
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UF/IFAS Horticulturists Shares Tips for Hurricane Citrus Tree Recovery
See one UF/IFAS horticulturist’s tips on helping citrus tree recovery after storms like Hurricane Irma. January’s Florida Citrus Show in […]
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Love Pheromone Identified and Synthesized
A research group has successfully synthesized the mating pheromones of the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening. […]
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Citrus Genome Sequencing Could Help Target Citrus Greening
An international team of scientists has sequenced the citrus genome, which could help with a treatment for citrus greening. […]
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Ag Tax-Cut Package for Florida Agriculture in the Works
The Florida House Ways & Means Committee is proposing an ag tax-cut package for Florida agriculture. Hurricane Irma did […]
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Leading Trends in Growing Vegetables
See the top trends for growing vegetables. Your mom likely always told you to eat your vegetables because they […]
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Psyllid-Fighting Photonic Fence in the Works for Citrus Industry
Explore the psyllid-fighting photonic fence that is under development to help fight citrus greening. Citrus greening, also known as […]
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Hurricane Irma Puts Experimental Crop Bed Design to the Test
An experimental crop bed design underwent real world testing with Hurricane Irma in Florida. New inventions generally undergo a […]
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Prospects for Citrus Trees With Greening Tolerance
UF/IFAS and Tropicana are working on creating citrus trees with greening tolerance. There are many avenues that are being […]
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A Look at the Possibilities of HLB-Resistant Trees
Read about a UF-led update on the possibilities of HLB-resistant trees. Researchers are looking at all avenues to beat […]
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Benefits of Attending the Application of Advanced Genetic Technology in Beef Cattle Lectureship
See all the advantages of attending this two-day lectureship aimed at using genetic technology to improve your beef cattle herd. […]
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Ag Commissioner Opens Second Camp to Serve Veterans with Operation Outdoor Freedom
An additional camp is added to the offerings of Operation Outdoor Freedom. Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam announced the opening […]
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Effective Strategies for Psyllid Control
See proven methods for Asian citrus psyllid control. Florida citrus growers are in a war against the Asian citrus […]
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Tips for Helping Cattle During Cold Weather
Find four tips to remember for feeding cattle during cold weather. Cold weather has moved through the Southeast for […]
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Five Resolutions for Better Soil Health on the Farm
Find recommendations for having better soil health in 2018, from the people at the Soil Health Partnership. The New […]
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Details of the Citrus Tax Incentive Made Law
See the details of the recently passed Citrus Tax Incentive. The Citrus Tax Incentive was recently passed as part […]
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Program Aims to Clean Soil of Herbicide Residue Using Charcoal
See how a University of Florida program is using charcoal to clean soil of herbicide residue. Many ag soils […]
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Tips for Controlling Common Citrus Foliar Fungal Diseases
Explore options for controlling common citrus foliar fungal diseases. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) […]
