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Best Practices in the Battle Against Noxious Weeds

Noxious weeds are plants designated by federal, state or local officials as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Once a weed is classified as noxious, authorities are empowered to take a variety of actions to contain and manage it.
At the federal level, for example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated more »

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Dicamba Research Workshop – Final Report and Presentations

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) sponsored a research workshop for managing dicamba off-target movement on April 16 -17, 2018 at the AMA Executive Conference Centers in Arlington, VA. WSSA invited a select group of weed scientists more »

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2018 WSSA-Travel Enrichment Experience Scholarship for Graduate Students

The Travel Enrichment Experience (TEE) will provide an opportunity for WSSA graduate students to participate in a five day, four night educational experience with professionals in a different WSSA region. more »

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WSSA Update and Renewal Information

As it is spring I thought it would be a good time to reach out with some links and opportunities for our members and partners. Our partners at the International more »

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week Kicks Off February 26

  WESTMINSTER, Colorado – February 20, 2018 – Ready to sharpen your knowledge about invasive species and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems? You’ll have a great opportunity during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for February 26-March 2, … more »

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Weed Science Society of America Announces 2018 Award Winners

This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.  The awards were presented during more »

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Learning Opportunities Abound during February’s National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Today marks the beginning of National Pesticide Safety Education Month, an initiative of the National Stakeholder Team for Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Funding. Preventing safety concerns during pesticide transport, storage, application, and more »

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WSSA Annual Meeting – Earlybird Registration Extended to Dec 19

The WSSA has decided to extend the Early Bird registration for an additional week.  The new early bird deadline is December 19th.  On December 20th the registration rate will increase for full registration. more »

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WSSA Elections FY 2018 Voting Deadline is Dec 2, 2017

The election for vacant WSSA Board of Director positions are now open. This year, the Vice-President, the Treasurer, and Member-at-Large positions are open for voting. more »

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WSSA Research Awards Nurture Careers in Weed Science

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – November 14, 2017 – Weed science research isn’t limited solely to seasoned experts with advanced degrees. In fact, savvy and creative undergrads are getting into the act, nurtured along by research grants from the Weed Science Society … more »

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