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SUMMARY:Greenhouse & Nursery Pest Management Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Pest Management Seminar 2026 is a one-day educational program designed for nursery and greenhouse producers\, growers\, managers\, and horticulture professionals. \nThe seminar will provide the latest research-based information on emerging insect pests and plant diseases\, effective pest management strategies\, current horticultural production practices\, and updates on Texas state regulations affecting nursery and greenhouse operations. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists to help improve crop health\, enhance production\, and stay informed about current industry challenges and regulatory requirements. \nThis seminar offers 6 agriculture CEUs and cost is $50 \nFind a printable version of the event flyer here. \n\n\nClick here to register\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime\nSession Details\n\n\n\n\n8 – 8:30 a.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n8:30 – 9:20 a.m.\nIntegration of Biopesticides into IPM systemsMark Freeman and Sam Gray\, Technical Pest Management & Seminar Services Manager – Bioworks\n\n\n9:20 – 10:10 a.m.\nStarting Clean and Keeping Clean: A Systems Approach to Managing Greenhouse Plant DiseasesKevin Ong\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Associate Department Head – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n10:30 – 11:20 a.m.\nEmerging and Establishing Greenhouse Pests of Ornamental Crops: Monitoring and Management MpproachesRafia Khan\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\n\n\n11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.\nTexas Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations for Nurseries and GreenhousesMelina Delaloza\, Regulatory Inspector II – Texas Department of Agriculture\n\n\n12:10 – 1:10 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:10 – 2 p.m.\nEcologically Based Integrated Pest Management for Controlled Environment Cropping SystemsArash Kheirodin\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Controlled Environment Entomology – Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services\, Dallas\n\n\n2 – 2:50 p.m.\nProducing Healthy Ornamentals: Horticultural Practices that Support IPMAndrew King\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, Overton
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/greenhouse-nursery-pest-management-seminar/
LOCATION:Overton Research Center\, 1710 N FM 3053\, Overton\, TX\, 75684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Branching Out Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Texas Forestry Seminar for landowners\, foresters\, loggers\, and land managers – or anyone interested in forestry and landowner education! \nCongressman Pete Sessions and Congressman Nathaniel Moran will discuss “Protecting Working Forests and Rural Communities: A Congressional Discussion”. \nAdditional speakers include: \n\nGreg Grant\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension\, discussing “The Decline of the Post Oaks and an Entire Ecosystem”.\nBrett Lawrence\, SFA\, discussing “Operator Select Harvesting to Manage Brush when Thinning Pine Stands”.\nBrad Tullis\, Texas Department of Agriculture\, discussing “Laws and Regulations Relating to Complaint Investigations Regarding Herbicide Drift”.\nJustin Parks\, Natural Resource Conservation Service\, discussing “Rainwater Simulator Demonstration”.\nKory Gann\, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department\, discussing “New World Screwworm Response Update”.\n\nRegistration is $20 (lunch is included). Please contact kwagner@texasforestry.com or 936-632-TREE for more information. \nClick HERE to download a printable flyer with a QR code to register.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/branching-out-seminar/
LOCATION:Lufkin Convention Center\, 601 N 2nd Street\, Lufkin\, TX\, 75901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Transitioning to Cool-Season Crops and Herbs Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Cool-Season Gardening – A Fall Workshop \nTYLER\, Texas – As the summer heat begins to fade\, East Texas gardeners are preparing for a new season of growth. To ensure local residents are equipped for success\, the Cool-Season Gardening Fall Workshop will take place on September 10\, 2026\, at Tyler’s Rose Center Complex in the Camilla Room from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Check-in begins at 8:30 am. \nUnlock the full potential of your gardening journey! Embrace this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and gain in-depth knowledge about thriving cool-weather crops. Act now and watch your garden flourish like never before. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your techniques\, this workshop is for you!\nIf you would like more information\, please get in touch with our Help Desk at smithmghelpdesk@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDate: September 10\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\, Registration opens at 8:30 am\nLocation: Tyler’s Rose Center Complex\, the Camilla room \nSession 1: Transitioning to Cool-Season Vegetables – Greg Grant\, PhD\, Horticulture Agent\n– 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM\n– Understand the challenges for fall gardens and the impact of sustaining adequate moisture by reviewing the Drought Monitor. Identify additional heat-related challenges\, including insects\, and the importance of mulching. \nSession 2: Culinary Herb Gardening Tips – Elizabeth Waldrop\, Smith County Master Gardener\n-10:00 AM – 10:45 AM\n– Introduction to growing and caring for common culinary herbs\, including sun and water requirements\, and the prevention of various insects \nSession 3: Prepare Your Garden for Winter – Smith County Master Gardeners\n– 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM\n– Understand the importance of weeding\, pruning\, protecting your plants\, and maintaining your tools. \nTour of the Tyler Botanical Gardens – Heritage Rose Garden\n12:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n-Visit the Heritage Rose Garden to observe a demonstration on caring for various culinary herbs and preparing your garden for cooler temperatures.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/transitioning-to-cool-season-crops-and-herbs-workshop/
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden Center\, 420 Rose Park Dr.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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