Griffin Blog
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The Fertilizer Institute Honors 4R Advocates at Commodity Classic
The Fertilizer Institute honored five farmers and retailer partners as 4R advocates. The Fertilizer Institute is set to honor […]
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California Might Have Citrus Trees to Help Fight Citrus Greening
As California joins the fight against citrus greening, they believe they have a trio of citrus trees that could hold […]
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The Basics of Detecting Citrus Freeze Damage in Trees and Fruit
See what factors lead to citrus freeze damage and what symptoms to look for. It’s that time of year when […]
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Florida’s Top Colleges and Universities for a Sunshine State Ag Education
Explore the ag education offering of colleges and universities in Florida. Ranking colleges is a common occurrence, letting students […]
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A Summary of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
Find the details of the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule from the FDA that started at the beginning of […]
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A Look at the 2017 Inductees to The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
Each 2017 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee has put a stamp on Florida ag. The banquet honoring the 2017 Inductees […]
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Q&A on Mycoshield, the Bactericide Oxytetracycline
Read a Q&A about the bactericide Oxytetracycline, marketed under the name Mycoshield. Bactericides are the talk of the citrus […]
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Average Rates for Agriculture Expenses, Part 2: Labor and Custom Work
Knowing the average rates for agricultural expenses like labor and custom work is beneficial for both parties. Last blog […]
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Knowing Average Rates for Agriculture Expenses, Part 1: Pasture Leases
Knowing the average rates for ag expenses like pasture leases can be an important step in negotiations. Pasture leases are […]
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Screwworm Update for Florida Livestock and Pet Owners
We shared in October when the New World screwworm was found in the Florida Keys in Key deer. The New […]
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Field Trials Show Soil Microbial Amendments Not Helpful Against HLB
Citrus growers are looking for anything that will help in the fight against citrus greening, also known as HLB, but […]
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A Look At CHMAs, Part 2: Grower Participation
CHMAs have been shown to offer benefits, but Florida citrus growers seem reluctant to participate. In the first half of […]
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A Look At Citrus Health Management Areas, Part 1: Effectiveness
Florida’s citrus industry is all in for the fight against citrus greening, also called HLB, and one tool that seems […]
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Options for Transitioning the Family Farm to the Next Generation
Wondering just how to transfer the family farm to the next generation? Explore these options. Many farms and ranches […]
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First Major Undercover Florida Citrus Operation Up and Growing
One Florida Citrus Operation is trying to block citrus greening’s access altogether. Citrus greening’s impact on Florida’s citrus industry is […]
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Three Reasons Why the Outlook for Florida Ag is Sunny for 2017
Florida ag has some good reasons to welcome 2017. If you’ve read the ag forecasts for 2017, for Florida ag […]
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New Year’s Resolutions to Consider for Your Agribusiness
Take some time to make a few resolutions for your agribusiness—and plan how you’re going to keep them—going into 2017. […]
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Tips on Getting Your Soil Ready for the Growing Season
The health of your soil determines many aspects of your operation, so make sure it’s as healthy as can be. […]
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Beef Health Products Safety Handling Tips
Follow these tips to ensure beef health products are being handled correctly for optimum benefits for your beef operation. […]
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Bactericide Approval Update for Florida Citrus
The Florida citrus industry has been fighting citrus greening, also called HLB, since its discovery in 2005 in South Florida. […]
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FAWN Tools Available for Citrus Growers
As cold weather approaches, Florida’s citrus growers turn to the Florida Automated Weather Network’s suite of tools. FAWN tools, as […]
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Summary of the State of the Florida Citrus Industry Survey, Part 2
Florida citrus is a major part of the state’s agriculture industry. Even with the hits the Florida citrus industry has […]
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Summary of Florida’s State of the Citrus Industry Survey, Part 1
Florida’s citrus industry is dominating the state’s ag news as it fights citrus greening, also known as HLB. All eyes […]
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Bactericide Trials Update
Bactericides have been the topic of the year for Florida citrus growers, and the results of bactericide trials have been […]
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The Latest on Florida’s Citrus Psyllid Eradication Efforts
There are many different avenues of attack that are being researched to fight citrus greening, also known as HLB, in […]
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Ag Commissioner Putnam Praises Florida Farmers
In a recent article, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, sings the praises of Florida farmers for their environmental stewardship. […]
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Choosing the Right Perennial Forage for the Ranch
If you raise beef in Florida, then you know that the success of your operation is related to your forage. […]
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Landowners Find Help in Fight Against Invasive Species
Landowners in The Sunshine State are getting some help in the fight against invasive species like tropical soda apple and […]
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Message on Agvocating for Citrus Genetic Engineering
A recent message delivered at a “OJ Break” in November in Highland County included a message that all citrus growers […]
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Florida Blueberry Growers are Warned About Bacterial Wilt
Florida blueberries are just getting off the ground in The Sunshine State, but blueberry growers are being warned about a […]
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Message at Citrus Workshop: Keep Up on Psyllid Control
The recent Gulf Citrus Health Management Area Workshop on November 15 in Immokalee, had a particular message for the Florida citrus […]
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A Primer on Cattle Leases
Leasing land for cattle can be a desirable proposition as long as you get the right set of circumstances. Many […]
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Top Considerations When Establishing New Citrus Groves in Florida
There are many incentive programs available for replanting or renovation of new citrus groves in Florida at the moment. Citrus […]
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Second Florida Citrus Forecast Shows Increase
Florida’s citrus growers have made a habit of spending the second week of each month awaiting the latest citrus forecast […]
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New Methods for Managing Citrus Nutrition
Citrus Nutrition was front and center at the Citrus Nutrition Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in […]
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UF/IFAS Imaging System to Spot Citrus Greening Prior to Symptoms
The best and the brightest minds in science and agriculture are working tirelessly to beat citrus greening, also known as […]
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Florida Citrus Growers Can Save Water and Money with FAWN System
Water is an integral part of agriculture. It’s especially true for Florida citrus growers who also need to keep an […]
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Florida Growers to Pay Historically Low Citrus Tax Per Box
Florida’s citrus growers are struggling with low harvest numbers and the high cost of inputs, and they’re looking for help […]
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Sniffing out VOCs to Detect Citrus Greening
Early detection of citrus greening, also known as HLB, is part of any program aimed at keeping the citrus tree […]
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UF/IFAS Cattle Reproduction School Offers a Wealth of Knowledge
Cattle reproduction is an area that requires a lot of knowledge to make it successful and cost-efficient, and it’s an […]
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Improving Citrus Nutrition with Root Health
October 11th saw the Citrus Nutrition Day at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. University of Florida […]
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First Citrus Forecast Silver Linings
There’s no arguing that Florida’s citrus industry is in the fight of its life, and the first citrus forecast of […]
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Celebrate Global Fertilizer Day October 13th
If you haven’t taken the time to appreciate fertilizer’s role in your life, then today is the day to do […]
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Planting Incentives Workshops Offered to Citrus Growers
It’s likely that you’ve heard the following statistical forecast in the recent past: the Florida citrus industry needs to plant […]
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Dealing with Downed Power Lines After a Storm
Hurricane Matthew is packing quite a punch, so it’s likely that there will be downed power lines and electrical wires […]
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Getting the Latest Citrus Crop Forecast
The USDA citrus crop forecast for Florida’s citrus harvest has become something of a harbinger of the success or otherwise […]
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The Best Option for Fixing Harvest Season Breakdowns
Harvest season is well under way in most states, but harvest time is an occurrence that happens pretty much full-time […]
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Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act Offers Incentive to Growers
Florida’s citrus growers are getting some much-needed good news. First it was the announcement of the Citrus Grove Renovation/Re-establishment Support […]