Griffin Blog
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Tips for Your Nutrition Program, Part 1
See tips for maximizing your nutrition program for your citrus grove and get the most out of your nutrient inputs. […]
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Tips for Using Crop Protection Products Safely
See five tips for growers for using crop protection products safely this growing season from GrowingMatters.org. Growing Matters, according to […]
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Make to the 72nd Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
Attend the Florida Beef Cattle Short Course put on by The University of Florida’s Department of Animal Sciences. Register now […]
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Optimizing Gibberellic Acid Applications
See research results on optimizing gibberellic acid applications to reduce the financial impact of the inputs for Florida growers. Gibberellic […]
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Tips to Evaluating Salt Levels in Your Fields
See tips on evaluating salt levels in your field to ensure that salt leaching is not harming your vegetable crops. […]
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Results of CUPS Irrigation and Fertilization Study for Grapefruit
See the results of a UF/IFAS CUPS irrigation and fertilization study concerning grapefruit, in a Tip of the Week. Many […]
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Tips to Organize Your Cattle Records
See tips and advice on the best way to get your cattle records in order, as up-to-date records are critical. […]
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Attend the Business of Farming Workshop
Ag entrepreneurs interested in small-scale operations should attend the Business of Farming Workshop hosted by UF/IFAS. A University of Florida Institute […]
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Apply for the Existing Tree Therapies Program
Join the Existing Tree Therapies Program, offered through The Citrus Research and Field Trial (CRAFT) Foundation. The Citrus Research and […]
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Florida Cattle Best Management Practices
See Florida cattle Best Management Practices that are advised by FDACS to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff. The Florida Department […]
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Study Shows Diversified Crops Reduce Pests
A UF study showed that diversified crops are a viable way to reduce pests as part of a pest management […]
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Tips for Summer Weed Management
Get the jump on summer weeds with this advice on summer weed management for Florida citrus growers from a UF/IFAS […]
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Guidance on Leafminer Management
See advice for Florida citrus growers for leafminer management in citrus groves to protect new flushes and tree health. Florida […]
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Florida Growers: Be On The Lookout For Pepper Thrips
Florida growers—especially those growing peppers—should be on the alert for pepper thrips, a new invasive pest. UF/IFAS is warning Florida […]
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Florida Melons and Disease Recommendations
See disease recommendations for Florida melons from a UF/IFAS Specialized Extension agent for Florida melon growers. Growing melons in Florida […]
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Watermelon Irrigation Tips
A UF/IFAS Regional Specialized Extension agent shared watermelon irrigation tips for North Florida watermelon growers. According to Bob Hochmuth, a […]
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Attend the 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute
The 2023 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute is a “one-day, one-stop opportunity” to get all the latest in citrus research. Citrus […]
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Mitigating Heat Stress in Florida Cattle With Nutrition and Management, Part 2
See the second set of results of research on mitigating heat stress in Florida cattle using nutrition and management techniques. […]
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Alleviating Heat Stress in Cattle Through Nutrition and Management, Part 1
See the promising results of research on alleviating heat stress in Florida cattle using nutrition and management techniques. Heat stress […]
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A Look at the Benefits of Hybrid Citrus in OJ
Explore the claims in support of allowing hybrid citrus in OJ, an issue that is being debated within the Florida […]
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Tips for Citrus Trunk Injections
Find 10 tips for citrus trunk injections from a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week to help Florida citrus growers to […]
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Register Now for the Florida Grower Citrus Show
Registration is open for the 2023 Florida Grower Citrus Show, April 13th in Fort Pierce, which has a new look, […]
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BMPs and Modified Citrus Nutrition Rates
See the likely modifications to Best Management Practices (BMPs) citrus nutrition rates for UF/IFAS citrus nutrient recommendations. In 2022, Florida’s […]
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Highlights From the 2020-2021 Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry
See highlights from the 2020-2021 Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry report from the Florida Department of Citrus. Florida […]
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Research Looks at Brassinosteroids After Removing IPCs
Explore research that looks at if brassinosteroids can keep citrus trees healthy and free of citrus greening after removing IPCs. […]
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UF/IFAS Research on Pest Management Research
See the findings resulting from pest management research conducted by UF/IFAS for Florida citrus growers. UF/IFAS researchers held a virtual […]
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Spring Irrigation Considerations for Citrus Growers
Explore irrigation considerations the Florida citrus growers should be thinking about as the water needs of citrus trees change. Springtime […]
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Scouting for Postbloom Fruit Drop
A UF/IFAS Tip of the Week shares tips for scouting for postbloom fruit drop to be able to minimize its […]
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Tips for Planning Pest Management: Soil Testing and Fertilizers
See tips to help you with planning pest management, including a focus on the importance of soil testing for fertilizer […]
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See Proposed Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
See the changes the EPA has proposed to be made to the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) pertaining to pesticide […]
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Research on IPCs and Sting Nematodes
See the results so far of CRDF-supported research on IPCs and sting nematodes in Florida citrus in the era of […]
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Improving Calf Value and Profitability
See information on improving calf value and profitability shared during the 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Institute & Allied Trade Show. Florida […]
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Guidance on Trunk Injections and CRAFT
See guidance on trunk injections and the use of the oxytetracycline hydrochloride formulation ReMedium TI, and considerations for the CRAFT […]
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Mark Your Calendars for Hemp Informational Sessions
UF/IFAS is planning a series of hemp informational sessions for the year 2023 highlighting research from the last four years. […]
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Tips for Planning Pest Management
See advice from the Tip of the Week for planning pest management in the coming year for Florida growers. Planning […]
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UF/IFAS Scientist Developing AI to Assess Crop Damage
A UF/IFAS scientist is developing AI to assess crop damage from storms like Hurricane Ian in September of 2022. Tropical […]
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Attend a Citrus Nutrient Management and Irrigation Workshop
UF/IFAS is holding a workshop on citrus nutrient management and irrigation on February 15th at CREC in Lake Alfred. UF/IFAS […]
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Do’s and Don’ts for Citrus After a Cold Snap
Explore what growers should and shouldn’t do for citrus after a cold snap from a UF/IFAS Multi-County Citrus Agent. The […]
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Attend a Free UF/IFAS Webinar on Deadly St. Augustinegrass Virus
CEUs are available for pest control and landscape industry professionals attending the Feb. 7th webinar on the deadly St. Augustinegrass […]
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Tips on Using Herbicides in Your Pastures
A UF/IFAS South Florida Beef-Forage ‘Article of the Month’ shared pointers for using herbicides in your pastures. According to a […]
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Gibberellic Acid Research Results
A UF/IFAS researcher shared the results of gibberellic acid research showing the benefits of applications during a presentation in mid-January. […]
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Add Your Two Cents on Domestic Fertilizer Production
The USDA is calling for public comments until February 8th concerning projects aimed at improving domestic fertilizer production. The U.S. […]
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A Look at Watermelon Varieties
Explore the details of different watermelon varieties available for cucurbit growers to raise in their fields. Watermelon is a favorite […]
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Improve Your Knowledge With UF/IFAS’s Fertilizer Science and Technology Graduate Certificate Program
Those with a bachelor’s degree can take UF/IFAS’s Fertilizer Science and Technology Graduate Certificate Program online. The University of Florida […]
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Tips for Optimal Timing for Gibberellic Acid Applications
See tips from the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week on achieving optimal timing for gibberellic acid applications. Gibberellic acid has […]
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Read About the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees
Meet the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees and learn about their contributions to the Florida citrus […]
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Update on Oak Mulch in Citrus Soil Field Study
See the results of a three-year field study that looked at the affects of oak mulch in citrus soil for […]
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Mobile Apps for Ag to Use in 2023
Explore the mobile apps for ag to use on your digital device to improve your ag operation in the new […]
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Consumer Talking Points for Beef Producers
Explore the consumer talking points that beef producers can use when sharing the benefits of beef with consumers. Beef producers […]
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Attend Educational Workshop on Citrus Pest Management
Attend a UF/IFAS educational workshop on citrus pest management on January 19th at CREC in Lake Alfred. Citrus growers are […]
