GREEN GTBOP Webinar Series - Thursday, November 13, 2025

Announcements will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Industry Update 2025: Turfgrass - Dr. Clint Waltz, Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; and, Dr. Alfredo Martinez, Plant Pathology, University of Goergia, Griffin, GA

• Plant pathogens and weeds continue to be major challenges for turfgrass managers, including golf courses, sod farms, and residential and public landscapes. The speakers will update the audience regarding the recent research findings on effective insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides against various pest species. The speakers will discuss any new information affecting the turfgrass industry, such as cultivars, changes in existing regulations, etc.

Industry Update 2025: Ornamentals - Dr. Shimat V. Joseph, Entomology, University of Georia, Griffin, GA

• Insects and plant pathogens remain major challenges for ornamental nursery managers and landscape managers. The speaker will update the audience on recent research findings on effective insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides againsst various pest species. The speaker will discuss any new information affecting the ornamental industry, such as new cultivars, changes in existing regulations, etc.

CEUs for this Webinar:

• GA - 2 hours in Cat 21, Cat 23, Cat 24, Cat 27 and Cat 37
• GA - 1 hour in Private

NO CREDIT will be issued for those who do not meet the State's mandatory viewing time limitations.

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NOTE: Event registration is required for each location or CONNECTION that will be viewing the webinar. For further information on multi-location or multi-connection, please contact our office at 770-228-7214.

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The DAY OF the webinar:

• • • Log into the webinar using the unique link that appears in the zoom.us confirmation email or the Join or View Webinar button.
    • Whether watching alone or with a group, each location must complete and return a sign-in sheet(s) to receive CEU credits. Complete the required sign-in sheet and return it via email to immediately following the webinar.
    • Please make sure that when signing in to view the webinar, enter your first and last name.
    • If you must use your phone for audio, make sure your sign-in sheet reflects the phone number that was used.
    • Keep a copy of the sign-in sheet(s) for your records.

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January 16 - Management of common (and uncommon) landscape tree pests in the southeastern U.S. - Dr. David Coyle, Clemson University; and, Delicious Designs: Incorporating Edibles into Everyday Landscapes - Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard, The University of Georgia

March 13 - Tackling Plant Diseases in Urban and Controlled Environments: Integrated Approaches - Dr. Ruchika Kashyap, The University of Georgia; and, Focus on PGRs in the Greenhouse and Retail - Dr. Brian Whipker, North Carolina State University

May 15 - Role of plant growth regulators on turfgrass - Dr. Clint Waltz, University of Georgia; and, Brown patch, Gray Leaf spot, and Large patch, Oh My! An Overview of Disease Management in Home Lawns- Dr. Jim Kerns, North Carolina State University

July 17 - Mulch Management for Landscape Beds: A Research-based Approach - Dr. Damon Abdi, LSU AgCenter - Hammond Research Station; and, Extreme Weather Events and thier Impact on Ornamental Shrubs and Trees- Dr. Mike Arnold, Texas A&M University

September 18 - Vascular Streak Dieback Research Update - Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel, Tennessee State University; and, Sustainable Management of Turf and Ornamental Pests - Dr. Zee Ahmed, Clemson University

November 13 - Industry update: Turfgrass - Drs.Clint Waltz and Alfredo Martinez, Univeristy of Georgia; and, Industry update: Ornamentals - Dr. Shimast V. Joseph, University of Georgia

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or [email protected], at least three weeks prior to the program date.

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UGA Griffin Campus, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, United States

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