Griffin Blog
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Get Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) With Citrus Industry
Citrus Industry Magazine offers Continuing Education Credits using a series of articles and tests; see their expiration dates! Citrus Industry […]
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Meet the 2024 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees
Read brief bios of the 2024 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductees who will be honored for their contributions to […]
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Take These Turfgrass Seminars in February and March
Register now for turfgrass seminars hosted by The Florida Turfgrass Association and offered through February and March. Turfgrass producers and […]
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Results of Research on Using Reflective Mulch on Young Citrus
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week reports on research into using reflective mulch on young citrus to repel Asian citrus […]
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A Look at Beneficial Predator Insects
See your options when looking to use beneficial predator insects as part of your Integrated Pest Management program. Using beneficial […]
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Use Canopy Assist Tool to Gauge Efficacy of Fertilizers
See how you can utilize the new Canopy Assist Tool to assess the efficacy of fertilizers and other tools for […]
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UF/IFAS Research Says Use Potassium and Silicon for Cold Hardiness
See the takeaways of UF/IFAS research into using potassium and silicon for cold hardiness in citrus. “Growers use microsprinkler irrigation […]
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Choose From These IPM Practices
See the IPM practices that you could utilize to control pest problems that are affecting your agricultural crops. Integrated Pest […]
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Figuring Out Turfgrass Diseases, Part 3
Lastly, see the signs and symptoms of turfgrass diseases when you are having issues with your turfgrass. We have shared […]
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Register for the 2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference
Fruit and vegetable growers from Florida and more should register now for the 2024 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Annual Conference. […]
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Five Steps to a Successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
Read about the five steps that are needed to have a successful Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, according to UF/IFAS. […]
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Guidelines for Timing Insecticide Applications for Citrus
See guidelines for timing insecticide applications for citrus to help Florida citrus growers to achieve optimal results for their citrus […]
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Microorganisms in Soil
See all of the microorganisms that could be in your soil, and how each benefits the soil and your crops. […]
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Figuring Out Diseases in Turfgrass, Part 2
See what other factors besides diseases in turfgrass might be giving you problems, especially if you have worked through the […]
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See UF/IFAS Nutrient and Fertilization Guidelines for Citrus
Florida citrus growers should see recent research results that are being used for UF/IFAS nutrient and fertilization guidelines for citrus. […]
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Register Now for 2024 CattleCon
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention—2024 CattleCon—is being held in Orlando, Florida, at the end of January 2024. The National Cattlemen’s […]
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Research Into Tricking Asian Citrus Psyllids
See the results of research testing tricking Asian citrus psyllids using different scents and colors on citrus trees. A UF/IFAS […]
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Utilize the Tick App for All Your Tick Problems
If you have a problem with ticks in the Southern Region of the US, utilize the Tick App from Texas […]
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Florida Beef Forage Fertilizer Recommendations
See Florida beef forage fertilizer recommendations from UF/IFAS for Florida beef producers to get optimal returns for their operations. Forages […]
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Use These 4R Micronutrient Webinars to Increase Your Fertilization Knowledge
Utilize the 4R Micronutrient Webinars by The Fertilizer Institute will help you to extend your knowledge about nutrients and fertilization. […]
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Trying Brassinosteroids After IPCs
Current research using brassinosteroids after IPCs being conducted by UF/IFAS is showing promise in maintaining tree health. Florida citrus growers […]
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Up Your Disease Control Records Game to Increase Efficacy
See how improving disease control records can improve disease control in vegetable operations. Improving your disease control records can improve […]
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Take UF/IFAS’s Online Certificate Program in Agricultural Leadership
UF/IFAS’s Online Certificate Program in Agricultural Leadership is for those looking to boost their leadership skills in the agriculture industry. […]
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Bud Advisories Include Gibberellic Acid Recommendations
The Florida Flower Bud Advisories, which started November 15th, now include gibberellic acid recommendations for Florida citrus growers. The Florida […]
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Examples of BMPs for Florida Growers on Fertilizers and More
See examples of the BMPs for Florida growers—or Best Known Practices—that can help your operation and the environment. Best Management […]
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Take the Florida Citrus State of the Industry Survey
Florida citrus growers and those related to the industry are being asked to take the Florida Citrus State of the […]
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A Look Ahead to AI and Ag in 2024
See a projection of what AI and ag will be able to achieve in the coming new year, 2024, for […]
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Florida Turfgrass Association’s 70th Annual Conference is November 28-30
Attend the Florida Turfgrass Association’s 70th Annual Conference in Kissimmee, Florida at the end of November. November 28-30 will see the […]
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BMP Needs Assessment for Nutrient Management for Florida Sod
See questions to ask about your sod production to determine the appropriate BMPs for nutrient management for Florida sod. Best […]
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Plant Nutritional Fertilizer Sources Have Benefits Against Citrus Diseases
Read about research results that show plant nutritional fertilizer sources and certain crop protection chemicals mitigate citrus diseases. The UF/IFAS Tip of […]
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Details of the 2023 Florida Ag Expo
The 2023 Florida Ag Expo is coming up, slated for November 9th; see the details of this important Florida Ag […]
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A Look at Winter Supplementation
Find information for winter supplementation for your herd from the South Florida Beef-Forage Program’s Article of the Month. Winter supplementation […]
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Research Shows Shade Increases Citrus Yields and More
Research by UF/IFAS shows that the right amount of shade increases citrus yields, reduces tree stress, and more. A three-year […]
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Fertilizing New Sod
Get information for fertilizing new sod, either as a landscaping company caring for a new install or as a homeowner. […]
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Attend the Intro to Florida Agritourism Workshop
The Intro to Florida Agritourism Workshop is for any farmer or rancher looking to incorporate agritourism into their operation. Two […]
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Attend the Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass Field Day
The Celebration Hybrid™ Bermudagrass Field Dayn is scheduled for October 31st in Indiantown, Florida. Register now to attend the Celebration […]
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Research on Trunk injection Wounding
See the results from research into minimizing trunk injection wounding in citrus from injections aimed at citrus greening. Florida citrus […]
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Citrus Green Injection Alternatives
See the citrus greening injection alternatives research projects that have been approved by the CRDF. The Citrus Research and Development […]
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Research Into Zinc and Potassium Applications to Combat Fruit Drop
See the best times to use zinc and potassium applications to fight fruit drop in citrus infected by citrus greening, […]
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Take Advantage of the UF/IFAS Rapid Turf Diagnostic Service
The UF/IFAS Rapid Turf Diagnostic Service offers diagnosis of turfgrass samples with a quick turn-around and other benefits. Have a […]
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Determining Turfgrass Diseases, Part 1
Examine the Disease Triangle that you can use in determining turfgrass diseases for landscaping, lawns, golf courses, and more. Turfgrasses […]
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Tips on Determining Cattle COD
Find tips for ranchers for determining cattle COD, provided by the South Florida Beef-Forage Program Article-of-the-Month. Life and death go […]
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Comments on Tools for New Citrus Trees
See comments by a UF/IFAS entomologist Lauren Diepenbrock on the pros and cons of tools for new citrus trees. UF/IFAS […]
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Details of USDA’s Crop Insurance Option for Tropical Storms
See the details of the USDA’s crop insurance option for tropical storms that have been named storms. The USDA’s Risk […]
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Attend the 2023 UF/IFAS North Central Florida Turfgrass Field Day
Make it to the 2023 UF/IFAS North Central Florida Turfgrass Field Day on October 4th in Citra, Florida. The UF/IFAS […]
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UF/IFAS Needs Input at Variety Displays
Mark your calendars now to participate in upcoming UF/IFAS variety displays created by citrus breeding teams. UF/IFAS citrus breeding teams […]
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Options to Help Citrus Trees Recover From Hurricane Damage
The UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article shared tips to help citrus trees recover from hurricane damage, such as from […]
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Benefits of New Bentgrasses Approved by A-LIST
See the benefits of new bentgrasses approved by the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf, of A-LIST, for golf courses. […]
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Observing National Farm Safety and Health Week
Get the details about National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 17th-23rd, and options for observing it. National Farm Safety […]
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Citrus Greening Coordinated Network Needs Grower Input
UF/IFAS researchers are developing a coordinated network concerning citrus greening research for citrus growers. The Florida citrus industry is still […]
