• Call for Applications – Editor, Invasive Plant Science and Management Journal
  

  The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is seeking a prominent weed scientist to assume the duties and responsibilities of editor of the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management effective February 2015. more »

• Call for Symposia – 2015 Annual Meeting of the WSSA
  

  WSSA members are invited to submit proposals for symposia at the 55th Annual Meeting to be held in Lexington, Kentucky on February 9-12, 2015. more »

• WSSA April 2014 Newsletter is Online
  

  The WSSA newsletter for the first quarter is available online now. more »

• “National Invasive Species Awareness Week” Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
  

    National Invasive Species Awareness Week is scheduled for February 23-28.   And according to experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), it’s a topic that deserves our attention.  Non-native plants, animals and pathogens can harm humans and the … more »

• Weed Science Society of America Announces 2014 Winners in Annual Awards Program
  

  This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored nearly three 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 Vancouver, Canada. “We’re … more »

• Understanding Plant-Soil Interaction Could Lead to New Ways to Combat Weeds
  

  Using high-powered DNA-based tools, a recent study identified soil microbes that negatively affect ragweed and provided a new understanding of the complex relationships going on beneath the soil surface between plants and microorganisms. more »

• Yield or Weed Control: What’s the Trade-Off?
  

  With the threat of a major glyphosate-resistant pigweed infestation lurking around the next corner, many anxious farmers are asking themselves, “How much yield can I sacrifice for better weed control?” more »

• Advice From Weed Resistance Expert: Try Diversity
  

  Renowned weed scientist Steve Powles, having had to find solutions and work-arounds in resistant weed-infested crops in his native Australia, has tried to prepare American producers for their own burgeoning resistance problems. more »

• The Three Stages of Weed Resistance Awareness, a simple warning
  

  The biggest mistake farmers make in the battle against weed resistance is to simply wait too long to do anything about it. The one-more-year farmer tries to make another round with his current one-thing-fits-all herbicide management program, and it ends up being a costly decision. more »

• 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
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 08- Employers Play a Central Role in Protecting Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 09- Preparation and Oversight are Vital When Storing a Pesticide
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 10- The Applicator Must Ensure that Pesticide Spray Drift Does No Harm
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 11- Proper Disposal of Pesticides Extends Far Beyond the Container

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.