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WSSA member scientists have helped streamline tank-mix herbicide decision making
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 28 May 2026 – Two Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) member scientists have helped create a digital tool to enable farmers to quickly assess their herbicide tank-mix efficacy this spray season.
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The organization’s national and regional leaders gathered at the Capitol to recommend ways to protect natural ecosystems and ensure a safe,
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WSSA works with CAST and local leaders to develop management and control solutions
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A new Weed Science Society of America research article pinpoints optimal laser energy levels and pattern configurations to both control weeds and protect turfgrass from injury
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National and regional contributors receive recognition for exceptional achievements
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 7 April 2026 – Two Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) regional affiliates recently honored nearly 20 individuals during their recent annual meetings.
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WSSA experts work to integrate AI into emerging sustainable weed-control technologies
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 19 March 2026 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its member scientists are continually exploring ways to facilitate increased knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems.
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National and regional contributors receive recognition for exceptional achievements
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 5 March 2026 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two regional affiliates recently honored more than fifty individuals for outstanding weed science achievements during 2025.
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A new WSSA research article indicates that public gardens can act as first alert systems to detect invasive plants at their earliest invasion stages
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WSSA’s Endangered Species Act expert shares ways to stay in compliance
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 18 February 2026 – New Endangered Species Act (ESA) label requirements continue this year as herbicides gradually make their way through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and re-registration approval process.
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Experts to explore opportunities to develop sustainable and scalable sensing, automation and precision weed control equipment
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Online, professional resources promote best practices for safe pesticide handling and use
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A new Weed Science Society of America research article finds that AI-equipped sprayers can more efficiently control weeds than conventional broadcast sprayers
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Project success hinges on technical support based on weed science research
WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 23 December 2025 – Representatives from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are supporting a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Project announced this month by the U.S.
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A new Weed Technology research article shows electrical weed control equipment provides a viable alternative to broadcast herbicides in Missouri pastures
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Weed scientists will share their research results during January, February and March meetings
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Broadleaf crops weed survey shows little change from worst weeds identified in 2022
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Next season’s weed management planning should start now, according to WSSA member scientists
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CWSS-SCM and NCWSS will provide ample weed science research presentations and learning opportunities at their November and December meetings
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A new Weed Science Society of America research article highlights the need for stewardship to preserve PPO-inhibitor herbicides as an effective waterhemp control option
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Tour highlights included Endangered Species Act and Integrated Pest Management considerations
WESTMINSTER, Colorado –7 October 2025 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently collaborated with the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC) to provide an overview of Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) issues for key federal agency representatives.
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Podcasts pack a punch to help land managers keep problem weeds at bay
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In a letter to US Army Corps of Engineers leadership, 11 prominent US aquatic plant management science organizations expressed deep concern for an absence in Aquatic Plant Control program funding for FY 2025
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A WSSA research article demonstrates fall-applied residual herbicides help to effectively control glyphosate-resistant Italian ryegrass
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In a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, WSSA and its five affiliates voice opposition to proposed USDA reorganization plans to close or downsize ARS laboratories
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WSSA and three regional affiliates recognize students for exceptional weed science acumen
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