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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Container-grown ornamentals are a staple of the nursery industry and give homeowners a quick way to incorporate established plants into backyard gardens and landscapes. But without proper management, they also can serve as a superhighway for the spread of weeds.

During a recent fact-finding tour of aquatic ecosystems in southern Florida, officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) got an up-close look at how integrated weed management techniques are helping to control invasive weeds in lakes and wetlands. The three-day site visit was organized by scientists, engineers and educators from a variety of public and private organizations, including the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA).

As a graduate student and instructor at the University of Illinois, Ellery Knake was fascinated with weeds. He was determined to understand their impact on crops and to explore new control techniques to benefit farmers. When he died recently at age 81, Dr. Knake left behind a body of work that has made a lasting impact on both agriculture and weed science around the globe.