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2007 Louisiana Sod Farming
sod

Louisiana sod situation for 2007.

Other Sod Farming Resources
Several useful and applicable reference articles for sod farming.

Sod Enterprise Budget
sod harvest

This report estimates the cost and return of a centipedegrass sod farm in Louisiana. Materials, inputs and scheduling reflect the average situation in Louisiana.

Sod Losses in Harvesting
strips

To harvest an acre of sod on a sod farm will require more than an acre to be cut because it is virtually impossible to harvest all the grass as a saleable item. Losses will come from several sources.

Sod Production in Louisiana
sod production
Interest in commercial sod production has risen because of increased demand for an instant turf by many building contractors and their customers. This publication discusses basic cultural practices and equipment required to produce quality sod. (PDF Only - Rev 04/08)
Get It Growing
Lawn and Garden Publications