UF IFAS Extension Commercial Hort - Alachua

08/26/2026

08/23/2026

Whiteflies continue to be one of the most challenging pests in Florida vegetable production.

Attend the Organic Vegetable Production Field Day to learn practical management strategies and hear updates from UF/IFAS and UGA specialists.

September 25 Live Oak, FL

Register: https://vegetables2026.eventbrite.com

What other insect challenges have you seen this season?

08/06/2026

Our own Honey Bee Pest and Disease Guide is featured as the book of the month! 😍

Have you checked it out? https://ifasbooks.ifas.ufl.edu/p-1828-honey-bee-pest-and-disease-guide.aspx

UF IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory

08/03/2026

Oh yeah, summer’s best treat

08/03/2026

Producers, time is running out! Check upcoming deadlines to submit your application for Crop Assistance and Disaster Relief.

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/nfrecsv/2026/07/14/august-2026-deadlines-for-crop-assistance-and-disaster-relief-programs/

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07/30/2026

Mark your calendars for the UF/IFAS Organic Vegetable Production Field Day at NFREC-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak.

Join us on September 25 for updates on:

• Whitefly management • Companion planting • Nutrient management • Organic vegetable production practices

Whether you are an organic grower, beginning farmer, homesteader, or small-scale producer, this event will provide practical information you can use on your farm.

Registration details coming soon.

What organic vegetable topic are you most interested in learning about?

07/28/2026

Craving some veggies 🍆

🌱 August Food to Plant 🌱 North Florida*
Easily transplant: eggplant, endive, kale, peppers, tomatillo, tomatoes, and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: mustard.

Use seeds: beans (bush, lima, pole), carrots, cucumbers, onions (bunching), squashes, and turnips.

🌱 Central Florida*
Easily transplant: eggplant, endive, peppers, sugarcane, tomatoes, and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: pineapple.

Use seeds: beans (bush, lima, pole), carrots, okra, onions (bunching), peas (southern), and squashes.

🌱 South Florida*
Easily transplant: eggplant, peppers, sugarcane, tomatillo, tomatoes, and tropical spinaches.

Transplant with care: amaranth, calabaza, papaya, pineapple, Seminole pumpkin, and sweet potatoes.

Use seeds: okra and pumpkin.

* For the purposes of this planting calendar, "North Florida" refers to all of Florida north of State Road 40. "Central Florida" refers to the section of Florida between State Roads 40 and 70. "South Florida" refers to all of Florida below State Road 70.

August infographic
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/plant-of-the-month/what-to-plant/what-to-plant-in-august.html

New to Growing Food? Read up on:
🪴 What are transplants?
🪴 Timing
🪴 Staggering sowing

🪴 Grow Lights
🪴 Containers
🪴 Watering

🪴 Air Circulation
🪴 Heat (optional)
🪴 Hardening-off and Transplanting
🌟¡Extremely Important for SUCCESS!🌟
Starting Transplants indoors article https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/planting/starting-transplants-indoors.html

07/17/2026

This has been an awesome project. Congratulations, Research & Collections at the Florida Museum of Natural History!

07/09/2026

New World screwworm (NWS) is a serious pest of livestock and wildlife as it feeds on living flesh. NWS is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and other body openings, providing hatched maggots with opportunities to burrow in and feed on the living tissues of warm-blooded animals. 🪰🐄
NWS is primarily located in South America and the Caribbean but has spread steadily northward, being found in every country in Central America, Mexico, and the United States. During travel to infested areas, prevent any hitchhikers by keeping open wounds clean and covered, sleeping in closed or screened spaces, and protecting your skin using insect repellent. ⛺

UF Entomology and Nematology New World screwworm

06/27/2026

Are your summer adventures making you wonder what kind of oasis your own yard can become? 🗺️🪷🦋 As you navigate plant selection and planting practices, be sure to utilize the resources provided by our Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program. Support our biodiversity and welcome wildlife while saving money, time, and energy! 🏡🌾🐞

Science-based principles, training and resources for residents, communities and professionals to create sustainable landscapes.