Griffin Blog
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Results From Bactericides Study Look Promising
The EPA approved the use of bactericides in the fight against citrus greening, or HLB, in August. Florida citrus growers
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HLB Management Lessons Brazil Offers Florida Growers
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of citrus, with the U.S. second in world-wide production. Brazil has many more acres
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Florida AgriTourism Association Offers a Voice
Agritourism is growing like a bumper crop in Florida agriculture. The newly-formed Florida AgriTourism Association was recently created to help
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Storm Surge Extends to Florida Orange Juice
It’s been over a decade since a hurricane came through Central Florida, but Florida Orange Juice futures surged last Thursday
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A Look at Brazil’s 2016-17 Citrus Forecast
Brazil is the largest citrus producer in the world. They grow over 30 percent of the world’s oranges. HLB, or
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The Impressive Scope of Florida Agriculture
Florida agriculture is a multi-faceted industry. We often hear about the major commodities in the industry, such as citrus and
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Sweet Potatoes Could Make a Comeback
Sweet potatoes were once a common crop in Florida, but the sweet potato weevil put an end to the tuber
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New Incentive for Florida Citrus Growers Announced
Florida citrus growers could use some good news. After an early citrus forecast predicted a 26 percent drop in the
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Florida Ag Urged to Submit Simazine Comments
Simazine, a triazine herbicide used to control annual grasses and broad-leaved weeds in a number of Florida ag operations, is
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Population at Record Levels in Florida
One avenue for controlling the spread of the microorganisms that cause citrus greening is to try to control the method
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4Rs of Fertilizers Come to University of Florida
UF/IFAS researchers are introducing a program that focuses on the 4Rs of fertilizers. The program will help growers in The
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Florida farmers consider hops as citrus industry crisis continues
Looking for cash crops to augment the declining citrus industry is nothing new for Florida’s citrus growers; what is new
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Citrus Forecast Not Starting on a High Note
The 2015-16 citrus season had some definite silver linings that Florida’s citrus growers could hang their hats on. Highlights include
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Increasing Your Cattle Ranch Profitability
Operating a cattle ranch can be hard, and many find achieving steady profitability difficult to come by. However, there are
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Nitrate Poisoning During Drought in Cattle
Nitrate poisoning is a life-threatening health issue that can affect cattle foraging on plants affected by drought conditions. It can
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CRISPR Gene Editing to Save Citrus Industry?
The Florida Citrus Industry needs all the scientific advancements and breakthroughs it can get to fight citrus greening. Citrus greening,
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New Angular Leaf Spot Research Could Save Strawberry Industry $30 Million
Strawberries are big in Florida, to the tune of $300 million a year. The industry may be able to add
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Citrus greening, insecticides, and flushing guidelines
Citrus greening has been affecting Florida’s citrus industry for over a decade, but growers and researchers are still figuring out
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A Look at Citrus Expo Speaker Lineup
The 25th Annual Citrus Expo is slated for August 17th and 18th at the Lee Civic Center in Fort Myers,
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Citrus Industry Given a Deadline for Viability
The citrus industry in Florida has been hit hard by citrus greening, also known as HLB. and many have wondered
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Sorghum Could Be Coming to the Southeast
Research at UF/IFAS could make Southeastern sorghum fields a reality Sorghum is a major grain that has the potential to
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Heading Off Heat Stress in Beef Cattle
Heat and humidity are a part of Florida’s climate for a significant portion of the year, so heat stress in
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The Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act Aimed at Helping Industry
Florida’s citrus industry is in dire straits, and a new measure aimed at assisting citrus growers to help the industry
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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