Webinars, simply put, are web-based workshops and seminars. Given the time and resource constraints placed on green industry firms, this new internet technology is effective in making educational programs more readily available. The links below are recordings of previous webinars that are sponsored by the Chair or by other educational delivery partners.
Special Topical Series (sponsored by the Southern Risk Management Education Center and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association)
2021 Exciting New Plants in the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, Sept 7, 2021 (handout).
2020 Exciting New Plants in the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, Sept 10, 2020 (handout).
2019 Exciting New Plants in the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, May 18, 2019 (CAST 2019 Pemberton Handout).
2018 Exciting New Plants Entering the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, July 19,2018. Note: Somehow the recording audio does not exactly match the video and it is one slide off, so I have included the Powerpoint and handout so you can follow along! (Powerpoint) (CAST 2018 Pemberton Handout)
Mid-Year Economic Outlook, Dr. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture, TAMU, August 29, 2017 (handout).
Inside the Mind of the Consumer, Dr. Marco Palma, Associate Professor, Texas A&M University, July 13, 2017.
2017 Exciting New Plants Entering the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, May 12, 2017 (CAST 2017 Pemberton Handout)
Mid-Year Economic Outlook, Dr. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture, TAMU, August 30, 2016
Everything You NEED to Know About What’s Happening in Washington! Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort Senior Vice President for Industry Advocacy and and Research Programs, June 21, 2016.
2016 Exciting New Plants Entering the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, May 12, 2016 (CAST 2016 Pemberton Handout)
Findings From the National Green Industry Survey, Dr. Marco Palma, Associate Professor & Extension Economist, Texas A&M University, July 15, 2015 (Reports from this and previous surveys)
Water Conservation as a Business Strategy, Nora Mullarkey, Water Contracts and Conservation Manager, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), June 23, 2015
2015 Exciting New Plants Entering the Pipeline, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Professor and Texas A&M University Regents Fellow, May 13, 2015 (CAST 2015 Pemberton Handout)
Everything You NEED to Know About Immigration 2015!, Craig Regelbrugge, AmericanHort Senior Vice President for Industry Advocacy and and Research Programs, March 24, 2015.
The 2015 Economic Outlook for the Green Industry, Dr. Charlie Hall, February 10, 2015 (Q&A, Slides)
Implications of the 2014 Farm Bill on Grain Marketing, Dr. James Richardson, March 3, 2014
Implications of the 2014 Farm Bill on Federal Crop Insurance, Dr. John Anderson and Dr. Keith Coble, March 3, 2014
The 2014 Economic Outlook for the Green Industry, Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, January 17, 2014 (slides)
Managing Water Quality in the Green Industry, Dr. Rosa Raudales, University of Connecticut, January 13, 2014 (slides)
Using Promotion to Increase the Value Proposition, Dr. Marvin Miller, Ball Horticultural Company, September 24, 2013
Implications of Local or Organic Plant Labeling on Plant Sales in the Green Industry, Dr. Ben Campbell, University of Connecticut, August 14, 2013
An Update on Texas Superstars, Dr. Brent Pemberton, Texas A&M Regents Fellow and Professor of Ornamental Horticulture and Plant Physiology, July 31, 2013 (Slides, Plant list)
A Texas Legislative Update, Jim Reaves, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for TNLA, March 1, 2013
The Value of Local and Sustainable Labels, Dr. Jennifer Dennis, Purdue University, January 15, 2013
Economic Outlook for the Green Industry in 2013, Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, November 15, 2012 (Responses to questions)(Slides)
Results of the TNLA Economic Impact / Scope Report, Dr. Marco Palma, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, October 23, 2012
The Latest Consumer Trends Research, Dr. Bridget Behe, Michigan State University, September 18, 2012
Social Media Tips for Green Industry Firms— Jeff Korhan, New Media and Small Business Marketing, August 13, 2012
Effects of Advertising in Generating Grower Sales— Dr. Marco Palma, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, July 11, 2012
New DOL Regulations and Their Impact on Retirement Plan Sponsors— Todd Kading, LeafHouse
Current Practices and Economic Impacts of Growers in the U.S. Green Industry — Dr. Marco Palma, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Dr. Alan Hodges, University of Florida
Economic Recovery Brings Immigration Debate Back to the Forefront — Craig Regelbrugge, VP Government Relations and Research, ANLA
Water Quality, Conservation, and Management
Topic: What’s in Your Water? Water quality and treatment for pathogens and algae.
Dr. Paul Fisher, University of Florida — Recording – Handout#1 – Handout#2
Topic: Knowing Exactly When to Apply Irrigation Water
Dr. Peter Ling, Ohio State University — Recording
Topic: Water Management That Makes Cents
Dr. Don Wilkerson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service — Recording
Shine in ’09: High Performance Management to Survive Turbulent Times
Topic: Action Points to Survive the Downturn
Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University — Recording
Topic: Differentiating By Being Sustainable
Dr. Don Wilkerson, Texas AgriLife Extension Service — Recording
Topic: Marketing Green!
Dr. Jennifer Dennis, Purdue University — Recording