Green industry webinars are targeted to turfgrass and ornamental industry.  These webinars update the industry with current information in pest (insect, pathogen and weeds) management, cultural practices, etc., as well as offers CEUs in GA, SC and TN . The upcoming webinars are below:

 

September 18, 2019, Wednesday

Multi-spectral Imaging using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Identification of Rose Diseases and Abiotic Issues; Dr. Mathews Paret, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Florida

Topic:  Present findings from recent studies on standardization of green, red, and red-edge Normal Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) approaches on roses for early detection of hotspots of diseases and abiotic issues.

Assessing Tree Damage after Storms and Steps to Recovery; Dr. Andrew Koeser, Dept. of Environmental Horticulture, GCREC, University of Florida

Topic: First-responses immediately following the storm, and steps to develop and implement a multi-year restoration pruning plan.

GA: Hour 1 – 1 CEU in Cat 24;

Hour 2 – 1 CEU in Cats 23 or 24

SC; Hour 1 – 1 CEU in Cat 5;

Hour 2 – 1 CEU in Cat 3

TN: 2 points -C03-Ornamental & turf, C10-Demo & research and C12-Pesticide dealer

 

November 13, 2019, Wednesday

The Role of Biostimulants in Sustainable Management of Turf; Dr. Mussie Habteselassie, Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences, University of Georgia

Topic:  Various types of biostimulants and some research on their use and efficacy.

Preparing for Pest Control in the Winter and Spring; Dr. Frank Hale, Dept. of Entomology, University of Tennessee

Topic:  Early control options to prevent potential pest damage and help maintain a more aesthetic landscape for the rest of the year.

GA: Hour 1 – 1 CEU in Cats 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 or 41;

Hour 2 – 1 CEU in Cats 23 or 24

SC; Hour 1 – 1 CEU in Cat 3

TN: 2 points -C03-Ornamental & turf, C10-Demo & research and C12-Pesticide dealer and

1 point-C02-Forest pest control

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