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Nearly two dozen individuals from academia, government and private industry were honored recently by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) for outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.
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Scientist Jodie Holt brings her knowledge of invasive plants and weeds to the blockbuster Avatar
Scientist Jodie Holt typically spends her days researching thistles and other invasive weeds that can play havoc on planet Earth.
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Hundreds of government officials, growers, agricultural researchers and extension personnel gathered recently to make decisions that will impact the quality and quantity of the fruits and vegetables on our tables and the ornamental plants that beautify our landscapes.
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– Researchers say cost-competitive management techniques can slow weed resistance to the herbicide and improve crop yields
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the nation and a mainstay of weed control for both farmers and homeowners.
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– Many thought-provoking topics to be explored during joint annual meeting of Weed Science and Rangeland Management Societies
Can the same robotic technologies used in manufacturing,
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– January 10-14 summit focuses on minimizing the impacts of harmful, nonnative species in a “green” economy
A coalition of public and private scientists,
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– 85 students from 11 universities compete for “Golden Hoe” award
Can you name that leafy weed overrunning your perennial bed or crowding out the fall crops in your vegetable garden?
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– Integrated control techniques used to reclaim the plant’s natural habitat
The western prairie fringed orchid (Platanthera praeclara) is a delicate wildflower that has been teetering on the brink of extinction.
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– Environmental teams tackle the invasive plants and weeds that impede flood control during massive storms
When a hurricane roars inland,
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February 8-11 event in Denver to focus on our nation’s
“working landscapes”
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected to address the upcoming joint annual meeting of two leading scientific societies – the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and the Society for Range Management (SRM).
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Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) is an invasive plant that is crowding out native vegetation and dominating the shorelines of southwestern rivers and streams.
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WSSA is a non-profit professional society promoting research, education, and awareness of weeds in managed and natural ecosystems
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