• Initiative Nurtures Women Pursuing Weed Science Careers
  

  Today less than 15 percent of the members of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are women.  It’s a sobering statistic, but one that reflects national trends. According to data gathered by the National Academies, 1 roughly equal numbers of … more »

• National Invasive Species Awareness Week Promotes Education and Involvement
  

  National Invasive Species Awareness Week is scheduled for February 22-28, and experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say it is more important than ever for each of us to get involved. “Damage caused by invasive weeds causes … more »

• Weed Science Society of America Names 2015 Award Winners
  

  This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) presented awards to more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.  The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this year in … more »

• USDA Announces Fellowships for Future Agricultural Scientists
  

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of more than $15 million for fellowships to train and develop the next generation of scientists more »

• WSSA 2015 Annual Meeting Program is Now Available
  

  The finalized program of the upcoming WSSA annual meeting in Lexington, Kentucky is now available online. more »

• Invasive Plants Taking Over the U.S.
  

  Invasive plants are conquering the United States. The first comprehensive assessment for the continental United States has found that nonnative plants are more widely distributed than native plants are. And humans are largely to blame. more »

• Crops Can Do Their Own Weed Control
  

  Weeds would have a tough time competing against crops such as corn, grains and beans if farmers were to alter their sowing patterns, experts say. “Our results demonstrate that weed control in fields is aided by abandoning traditional seed sowing … more »

• New Herbicide Technologies Still Require Proven Cultural Practices
  

  Growers have been chomping at the bit for something to tame herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth, or pigweed, marestail and other worrisome weeds. The technology is finally within reach. The new Xtend Flex with dicamba-resistance trait from Monsanto is expected to be available more »

• Disspelling Common Misconceptions About Superweeds

• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 01- Safety Begins at the Point of Sale
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 02- The Buyer Has Important Responsibilities
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 03- Hiring a Pest Management Professional
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 04- The Importance of Reading the Pesticide Label
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 05- Restricted Use Pesticides Require an Extra Level of Care
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 06- Certification Programs Fulfill an Essential Need for Competent Pesticide Applicators
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 07- Always Be Diligent Concerning Personal Protective Equipment

The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems. Learn more about the WSSA.