Griffin Blog
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Web Tool Developed by UF/IFAS Saving Money for Strawberry Growers Nationwide
The University of Florida is a leading agriculture college, thanks in part to research-based tools such as the one developed […]
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Compact Beds Produce Increased Profits for Growers
Many growers in Florida raise their produce using raised beds, also called plastic mulch. It’s a common sight in The Sunshine […]
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Thoughts on Establishing Pastures
In Florida, spring and summer are the prime times to establish pastures or to reestablish old ones. The wet season […]
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New Water Sensor Lets Leaves Talk to Growers
Water is a precious commodity and an important part of any farm or agricultural operation. Farmers such as citrus growers, […]
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Biotechnology Uses Spinach Genes to Fight Citrus Greening
Biotechnology is one avenue of attack aimed at citrus greening, or HLB, that holds a great deal of promise. Southern […]
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Florida Blueberry Growers Hoping for a Disaster Declaration
Florida blueberry growers don’t have a lot to be happy about for the 2015-16 season. While many in the ag […]
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Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Accepting Applications
Cogongrass is an invasive, non-native grass that has been labelled as one of the “Top 10 Worst Weeds in the […]
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New Law Concerning Abandoned Citrus Groves Goes into Effect July 1st
The destruction caused by citrus greening has many facets, and one of those is a hundred thousand-plus acres of abandoned […]
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New UF/IFAS-Created Method Tells Growers More About Citrus Decay
There are many different groups studying citrus greening, but there’s still a lot about the disease that is unknown. For […]
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The Conservationism of Florida Cattle Producers
Florida cattle producers care deeply about their animals and their land, and it’s not just because the livestock and fields […]
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Understanding Body Condition Score for Your Beef Cattle Herd
Utilizing body condition scoring (BCS) is one economical way to evaluate the nutritional supplementation of your beef cattle herd, according […]
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Highlights From the Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention
The Florida Cattlemen’s Annual Convention wrapped up June 16th in Orlando, Florida after an event full of industry information, networking […]
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Florida Department of Citrus Sees Big Budget and Staff Cuts
Citrus Greening has been tough on Florida citrus growers, and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) is feeling the sting […]
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Registration Open for the Florida Citrus Expo
Florida citrus may be down, but it’s definitely not out. Though citrus greening is taking a negative toll on the […]
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CRDF Urges Growers to Participate in Citrus Bactericide Survey
The fight against citrus greening (HLB) is an important one, and Florida’s citrus growers were granted an emergency exemption for […]
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Preconditioning Calves Makes More Than Cents
For those looking to increase profits from their cow-calf operations, preconditioning calves is the way to go. When all calves […]
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Florida Cattlemen Can Thank UF/IFAS for Millions in Mole Cricket Savings
Mole crickets are a pain for most Floridians, but they are doubly so for The Sunshine State’s cattle producers. However, […]
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UF/IFAS Researchers Offer Insights on Dealing With Spiderwort
Florida pastures can hold a diverse assortment of plant life. Some weeds are harmless and can even serve as grazing […]
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Citrus Greening Remedy Coming Soon Say Researchers
Citrus Greening, or HLB, is a problem that the best and the brightest minds are working on in Florida, and […]
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Small Cow-Calf Producers get a Leg-Up From UF/IFAS Program
For small cow-calf producers looking for help on how to get ahead, the people at UF’s Institute of Food and […]
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Nurseries excited about two new early Valencia orange varieties from UF/IFAS
Florida citrus growers are in a dire need of new orange trees, and two new early UF/IFAS-created Valencia orange varieties […]
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Pasture Management Field Day Approaching for Florida Ranchers
The health of a pasture is vital to the health of the whole operation: to livestock wellness, to the ranch’s […]
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Smutgrass Survey for Ag Producers
In a 2003 survey, The South Florida Beef Forage Program determined that smutgrass was the second most problematic weed species […]
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The Fertilizer Institute and Nutrients for Life Foundation Unveil the 4R Reader
Fertilizer is an important part of agriculture and more people need to know it, advocates The Fertilizer Institute (TFI). TFI […]
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Florida Cattlemen Get Down to Business
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) meeting is fast approaching. Set for June 14th through the 16th at the Omni […]
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Registration Open for the 4R Summit in Indianapolis
If you’re in the ag industry, fertilizer is an important component in your operation. Consider attending the Annual 4R Summit, […]
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Farmers Attend Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest farmer-focused convention and trade show welcomed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack as the keynote […]
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Smutgrass Control in Perennial Grass Pastures
Smutgrass is a real pest. In fact, it just may be the leading problematic weed species in Florida pastures. A […]
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A Look at Bactericides
Citrus greening (HLB) has been slowly strangling Florida’s citrus industry since it was detected in 2005. Despite many promising treatments […]
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Citrus in the News: Florida Citrus Forecast Improved by 2 Million Boxes
Although citrus greening is still a very real threat to Florida’s citrus industry, the USDA announced in its most recent […]
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Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to Celebrate Three New Inductees
The Selection Committee for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced its latest three inductees: Dr. William S. Castle, […]
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Florida Citrus Industry At Risk Due to HLB
Florida scientists are racing to find solutions to the rising citrus greening problem, destroying groves across the state. In the […]
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AgriTech: A Look at Drones (UAVs) and the Potential Use in the Grove
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones as they are sometimes called, could revolutionize Florida citrus groves. Mainly employed by the […]
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USDA Chief Scientist Visits Citrus Research & Education Center to Check Citrus Greening Research
Catherine Woteki, the USDA Under Secretary paid a visit to the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center in […]
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Reminders for Agricultural Safety
Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous industries in the U.S., according to OSHA. In the last decade, nearly 6,000 workers […]
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31st Annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show Highlights
Recently, the University of Florida held the 31st annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show at the Agriculture Conference […]
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Winners from the Polk County Cattlemen’s Trade Show & Ranch Rodeo
Polk County hosted its eleventh annual trade show and ninth annual Ranch Rodeo this past February, bringing together horse wranglers […]
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Great Florida Cattle Drive reminds of Florida’s cowboy history
This past January marked the 20th anniversary of the Great Florida Cattle Drive. For one week, several hundred participants drove […]
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Citrus in the news: Florida’s universities combat citrus greening
Two Florida schools are doing their part to protect Florida’s citrus industry against HLB, or citrus greening: The University of […]
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USDA awards $20 million dollars for citrus greening research
Citrus greening has devastated millions of acres of Florida’s crops throughout the years. Infected trees can destroy crops and damage […]
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The 2016 Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees & their contributions
Every year, The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame bestows honor on a select few men and women who have demonstrated […]
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Water Quality Best Management Practices Review: Keys to Pollution Prevention
Florida leads the US as the state with the most citrus production. Constantly warding off diseases, citrus cankers, and pests, […]
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How Feral Swine is Affecting Florida Cattle
Florida cattle farmers rely on the beefiness of their cattle for income. The fatter the cow, the greater the profits. […]
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Protect Florida’s Honeybees. Get Started with this Quick Survey!
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is asking Florida farmers, beekeepers and applicators to participate in a survey that […]
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Select Your Nutrients: A Brief Review of our Featured Products
Griffin Fertilizer offers a wide variety of fertilizers for every use. Browse our most popular products to see which is […]
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Eyes on Citrus Greening at the Citrus Show
Citrus is to Florida what Mickey Mouse is to Walt Disney World. It’s an hallmark that— without its existence— would […]
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What’s Happening at the Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle is one of the country’s largest ag commodities, so it’s no surprise that this year’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […]
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Bill Could Bolster Florida Citrus
This past November (2015), U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan (R-16) proposed a bill that would provide Florida citrus growers with more […]
