Spotted lanternfly alert
Greetings from the Georgia Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Division The purpose of this letter is to provide additional information on the Spotted Lanternfly and to enlist your help in spotting, reporting, and killing this invasive pest. The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or SLF) is an invasive planthopper that poses a serious threat to a…
Read MorePollinator conservation and citizen science
Photo above: Several primary plant selections include Rudbeckia (left), Glossy Abelia, Asters (right), and Coreopsis species. Selecting the right plants. Let’s talk about pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscape. Many of our ornamental landscape plants serve as nectar and pollen sources and as habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators. Pollinators, like bees, help plants…
Read MoreUAC member survey – Summer 2025
UAC works closely with Tolar Capitol Partners, monitoring and reporting weekly during each legislative session through Capitol Connection updates. These e-newsletters also include short surveys to “take the pulse” of UAC members on current legislative and industry issues. If you work for a UAC member company and would like to be added to this email…
Read MoreWilliam S. Pharr
A friend to the industry is remembered by the Georgia UAC Board of Directors along with former MALTA and UAC board members. Will Pharr passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2025, after a short illness near his home in Madison, GA. Will was born on February 27, 1948 and raised in Decatur,…
Read More2025 Sod Producers Report
The Georgia Urban Ag Council conducted their 30th survey of Georgia sod producers. The purpose of the survey was to determine the status of inventory levels and projected price changes for spring and early summer 2025. Bullet points from the 2025 Sod Producers Report 2025 could be a year with less price variability throughout the…
Read MoreGrowPAC
Georgia Urban Agriculture Council’s Political Action Committee Initiative “Together We Grow” There is much our members have done individually to support elected leaders, and we want to build on this success while continuing to grow our outreach among elected leaders…together we grow. Government action can make the difference between the success of your business and…
Read MoreVines joins UGA Crop & Soil Sciences
Dr. Phillip Vines is an Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Breeding in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, based on the Griffin Campus. He is a passionate and driven plant breeder whose primary goal is to develop improved seed-propagated turfgrass cultivars for use on home lawns, recreational fields, athletic facilities,…
Read MoreFinancial statements as a roadmap
Where you’ve been tells you where you’re going. In the landscaping industry, where competition is fierce and price sensitivity is high, knowing your financials is more than just a matter of keeping the books in order—it’s about steering your company towards long-term success. Think of your financial statements as a roadmap. By analyzing them carefully,…
Read MoreAg Impact Report
The University of Georgia is excited to introduce the Georgia Ag Impact Report, a dynamic digital platform from the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Developed in collaboration with our Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development, this resource delivers key economic data and research-backed insights on Georgia’s agricultural industry. With yearly,…
Read MoreOSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool app
The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a useful resource for planning outdoor work activities based on how hot it feels throughout the day. It has a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts specific to your location. It also provides occupational safety and health recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH. Key points Heat index (HI) values were…
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