Griffin Blog
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Florida Citrus Grower and Griffin Fertilizer Recognized With 4R Nutrient Stewardship Award
Florida citrus grower Glenn Beck and Griffin Fertilizer’s Rob Watson are recognized for their efforts in nutrient stewardship. The 4R […]
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Hurricane Disaster Relief Legislation Update
See the latest in Hurricane Disaster Relief Legislation. Hurricane Irma did a number on the Florida ag industry, especially […]
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Offerings at the 2018 Florida Citrus Show
Explore the offerings of the 2018 Florida Citrus Show. January brings the New Year and the 2018 Florida Citrus […]
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Potential Pests for Florida Olive Industry
Explore the pests that could affect the possible Florida Olive industry in the future. Homeowners have been growing olives […]
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Fresh Citrus Problems and How to Fix Them in the Grove
Find expert advice on fixing fresh citrus problems in the grove. At this year’s Citrus Expo, University of Florida […]
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Completing the 2017 Ag Census
It’s time for the Ag Census once again. The Ag Census is upon us. Questionnaires from the United States […]
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Griffin Fertilizer Sponsors Team in the 2017 Citrus Fun Shoot
Griffin Fertilizer sponsored a shooting team in the 2017 Citrus Fun Shoot. Griffin Fertilizer was proud to sponsor a […]
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CUPS Study Shows Benefits for Grapefruit
CUPS, the growing method used to combat citrus greening, has shown advantages for grapefruit. Citrus greening is still a […]
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Ag Operators Can Apply for Assistance for Irma Damaged Ag Land
Explore how ag operators can receive assistance from damage from Irma. Hurricane Irma did a lot of damage to […]
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Ag Tech Web Tool Helps Strawberry Growers Fight Pathogens
A new web tool, or ag tech, is helping strawberry growers in Florida and elsewhere. Ag tech is certainly […]
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Assessing Citrus Root Damage, Especially After Hurricane Irma
Find out how to assess citrus root damage caused by Hurricane Irma. There has been a lot of coverage […]
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Tips for Florida Growers to Combat Woes With Ag Pests from Irma
Ag experts give tips for dealing with problems from ag pests caused by Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma did a […]
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Florida Agriculture and Thanksgiving by the Numbers
See how Florida agriculture ranks when it comes to the crop commodities that go into making a traditional Thanksgiving feast. […]
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Forage Primer: Factors that Affect Forage Quality
Explore the basics when it comes to forages for beef cattle. Forages for beef cattle are an important part […]
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Primer on Forages for Beef Cattle: The Basics
Explore the basics when it comes to forages for beef cattle. Forages for beef cattle are important to the […]
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Steps Being Taken to Rehab Citrus After Hurricane Irma
See what growers are doing to try to mitigate the damage done by Hurricane Irma. The Florida citrus industry […]
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Researchers Test Grafting to Manage Fusarium Wilt in Watermelons
Researchers are studying whether grafting in watermelon crops can be used as a tool to manage fusarium wilt. The primary […]
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USDA Lowers Florida Citrus Forecast Again
The November Florida Citrus Forecast drops again. The first Florida Citrus Forecast of the season put Florida’s citrus totals […]
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The Many Benefits of Using the 4Rs
Explore the benefits of using the 4Rs. Agriculture is an industry that is forever growing and changing, and farmers […]
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New Tool Promises to Combat P Fixation and Improve Efficiency
A new tool is aimed at fighting P fixation. Growers are getting a new ally in the fight against […]
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Looking to Grow You Cattle Herd? Try the Adams Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer Auction
Read about the Adams Ranch Annual Bull and Heifer cattle auction, the longest running cattle auction in Florida. Florida […]
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The 2017 Florida Ag Expo Set for November 8th
See the lineup at the 2017 Florida Ag Expo at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research And Education Center. The […]
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A Look at Best Management Practices, BMPs
Explore Best Management Practices, BMPs, via a South Florida Beef-Forage Program article. Best Management Practices, or BMPs, are defined […]
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Congratulations to Mark Wilson, the 2017 Florida Farmer of the Year
Congratulations to the 2017 Florida Farmer of the Year, Mark Wilson Each year, a farmer from each Southeastern state is […]
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FL Dept of Citrus Calls for Grower Participation in Citrus Damage Survey
The FDOC need more citrus growers to fill out their Citrus Damage Survey. Hurricane Irma created a great detail […]
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Options for Bird Control to Minimize Losses to Feed Storage
Explore bird control options to keep your profits from going to the birds. Birds are a part of any […]
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Save the Date: The Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
The 2017 Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is fast approaching. Those in Florida Ag are on their way to […]
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Grower Questions USDA Citrus Forecast, But Remains Optimistic
Read a grower’s response to the first USDA Citrus Forecast and thoughts for the season. In the first half […]
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USDA Response to Florida Citrus Forecast Skepticism
Explore the USDA’s response to skepticism concerning the October Florida citrus forecast. On October 12, like it always does, […]
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Examining the First Florida Citrus Forecast of the Season
The first USDA citrus forecast has been released, and Florida industry leaders react. The USDA released its first monthly […]
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USDA Declares Natural Disaster Designation for Florida Agricultural Damage
The USDA Ag Secretary declared 19 Florida counties a natural disaster due to agricultural damage from Hurricane Irma. There […]
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Details on the Irma Tax Relief Proposed for Florida Agriculture
See the details of Florida Representative Matt Caldwell‘s proposed tax relief plan aimed at helping Florida agriculture recover from Hurricane […]
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Cracker Cattle Could get Florida Designation
A proposal, if successful, would highlight Florida Cracker Cattle by making them Florida’s heritage cattle breed. Representative MaryLynn Magar, […]
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The Details of Gov. Scott’s Citrus Emergency Loan Program
Explore the particulars of Governor Rick Scott’s Citrus Emergency Loan Program. Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on Florida’s ag industry. […]
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USDA Offers Disaster Resources to Rural Development Borrowers
Affected by Hurricane Irma? USDA Rural Development has disaster resources for you and the community. In response to damages […]
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Celebrate Florida’s Cowboy History with the Florida Ranch Rodeo
Don’t miss the Florida Ranch Rodeo, September 29th and 30th. Hurricane Irma has put the Florida ag industry on […]
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Citrus Growers Can Call Hurricane Recovery Hotline
Florida citrus can now call a UF/IFAS hotline with questions about damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Citrus growers are […]
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Florida Citrus Mutual Calls for Hurricane Damage Reports by Citrus Growers
Florida citrus growers are urged to report damage from Hurricane Irma by September 21st. A Citrus Industry article shared […]
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Florida’s Hurricane Irma Ag Reports: Not Good
As ag reports from different sectors in Florida roll in, it seems there are few areas that haven’t been affected […]
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Extension Advice for Strange Pests from Hurricane Irma
Evidently, hurricanes like Irma can bring strange pests for ag growers to deal with; see suggestions from an Extension agent. […]
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Florida Citrus Industry “Hard Hit” by Hurricane Irma
Explore the damage Hurricane Irma has caused the Florida Citrus Industry. Hurricane Irma swept up the state of Florida […]
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UF/IFAS Hurricane Resources and Releases
The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) released hurricane resources and information. Hurricane Irma has […]
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Putnam: Florida Agriculture Will Be Affected by Hurricane Irma
Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam shared his belief that Hurricane Irma would do damage to Florida Agriculture. No one […]
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Georgia Offers Temporary Shelter Facilities for Evacuated Florida Livestock
If you’ve got livestock that would do best sheltering in the face of Hurricane Irma, look to your northern neighbor […]
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Insect Management in Florida Beef Cattle Pastures
See four of the major offenders when it comes to insect management in beef cattle pastures in Florida. Insects […]
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A Look at Sweet Potatoes in Florida
Explore the sweet potatoes industry in Florida. The sweet potatoes industry is fast growing, thanks to a desire for […]
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Ways Ag Operators can Help Pollinators
Explore how ag growers and producers can help pollinators. By rough estimates, pollinators are responsible for pollinating over 30 […]
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Florida Citrus Grower’s Take On Psyllid Insecticide Resistance
A Florida citrus grower has suggestions for fellow growers concerning psyllid insecticide resistance report. In a prior blog, we […]
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Insecticide Resistant Psyllids and a Solution
Read the latest on insecticide resistant psyllids. There was a lot of buzz at the Citrus Expo seminar hall […]
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Q&A: CUPS Explained by Citrus Achievement Award Winner
See what Citrus Achievement Award winner Ed Pines has to say about the ins and outs of CUPS. Florida’s […]
