CEU Round Up Agendas

Tuesday, July 16
9:00 a.m.-Noon EST
Session 1: CORE Webinar

Dr. Alexander Gannon
Florida Turf Supply

Getting Your Core On: Principles of Pesticides
This CORE program will focus on basic principles of pesticides and pest control. It will have an emphasis on pest identification, mode of action, pesticide resistance and off-target movements.

Karen Stauderman
UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension

PPE - Work Boot Safety, AI & Sock Study
This topic will cover PPE of work boots and their safety features. It will also feature results from a Central Florida survey of agricultural/horticulture professionals. We will discuss AI in shoe advancements and Karen will present the results of a field sock study comparing differing wool blends.

Dr. Phil Harmon
University of Florida

Turf Disease Update
Diagnostic and disease control updates from the Rapid Turf Diagnostic Service. We will discuss the latest trends in turf disease samples processed and review the latest in management options evaluated in the UF Turf Pathology Program.

FDACS
482, 487
3 CEUs

FNGLA
3 CEUs

GCSAA
0.30

Wednesday, July 17
9:00 a.m.-Noon EST
Session 2: L&O, O&T Webinar

Dr. Braham Dhillon
University of Florida

Understanding Lethal Viral Necrosis Mosaic & LVN Overview, Current Status
This talk will cover several aspects related to lethal viral necrosis (LVN) in St. Augustine grass starting from its history and establishment in south Florida, LVN symptom development and diagnosis, spread in the landscape, ongoing research and current management options for LVN.

Dr. Pawel Petelewicz
University of Florida

Cultivating Excellence: Management Strategies for Florida's Priority Turfgrass Weeds
This presentation will focus on strategies to manage weeds identified by Florida turfgrass industry as priority species for commercial settings. Content will encompass the currently available control options as well as updates on research conducted at the University of Florida. This presentation will embrace the principals of IPM and herbicide resistance management as well as the importance of proper turfgrass management practices, aiming to enhance weed control efficacy and reduce environmental impacts.

Dr. Kevin Kenworthy
University of Florida

CitraZoy, a New Option for Lawns in Florida
The presentation will provide a description in the development and testing of CitraZoy. Attendees will see data that shows the merits and attributes of CitraZoy compared to other cultivars of zoysiagrass.

FDACS
3 CEUs in the following
Private Applicator Ag
Ornamental & Turf
Limited Landscape Maintenance
Limited Lawn & Ornamental
Commercial Lawn & Ornamental

FNGLA
3 CEUs

GCSAA
0.30

Tuesday, July 23
9:00 a.m.–Noon EST
Session 3: Limited Urban Fertilizer Webinar

Karen Stauderman
UF/IFAS Volusia County Extension

EPA in the News (2022-2024)
If you missed it in the news, Karen highlights, condenses, and explains the new laws, rules and FIFRA regulations relating to RUP use that was passed during 2022-2024 calendar years.

Yvette Goodiel
UF/IFAS Martin County Extension

The Role of Mangroves in Protecting our Coastal Resources & Ways We Can Ensure their Survival
Mangroves filter water flowing off our coastal landscapes, protect our coastlines from storm surge, and provide shelter for recreational and commercially important fisheries. Learn more about their importance, laws regulating mangrove trimming in Florida, and the ways we can protect them.

Dr. AJ Lindsey
University of Florida

Fertilizer 101
Sustainable and environmentally friendly management practices have garnered much interest within the turfgrass industry and the general public. Additionally, fertilizer restrictions have the potential to change and dictate management practices. This presentation will cover basic turfgrass nutrition and provide the current UF/IFAS recommendations.

FDACS
LUF
3 CEUs

FNGLA
3 CEUs

GCSAA
0.30

Wednesday, July 24
9:00 a.m.-Noon EST
Session 4: Natural Areas, Right-of-Way & Aquatics Webinar

Dr. Bonnie Wells
UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension

Navigating Florida's Aquatic Flora Through History, Identification, and Sustainable Management Strategies
Navigating aquatic Flora Through History, Identification, and Sustainable Management Strategies

Dr. Stephen Enloe
University of Florida

Triclopyr Stewardship & Invasive Plant Management in Natural Areas in Florida
Triclopyr is widely used in Florida for woody and herbaceous invasive plant management. This presentation will discuss several aspects of triclopyr including safety, use patterns, novel formulations, and most importantly, stewardship practices to protect native plants.

Michelle Atkinson
UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension

Identifying Turf Weeds
There are many resources available to help you identify weeds in the field. This presentation will introduce new and existing resources that can help applicators identify weeds and find recommendations for their control.

FDACS
1 CEU in the following:
Aquatic Weed
Natural Areas
Right-of-Way

FNGLA
3 CEUs

GCSAA
0.30