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Upcoming Event Will Spotlight Aquatic Plant Management

Posted on July 10, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – July 10, 2023 –  The Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) will hold its 2023 annual meeting July 24-27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. APMS is an affiliate of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), which will play an … more »

Researchers Develop Field Identification Process for Invasive Reeds

Posted on July 5, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 5 July 2023 – Invasive common reed (Phragmites australis) ranks as one of Canada’s worst weeds. Identification and effective control of the invader have proved challenging due to its striking similarity to valued populations of native reed … more »

Survey of Crop Advisors Highlights Barriers to the Effective Management of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Posted on June 27, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – June 27, 2023 – Crop advisors are an important source of information for growers who face the persistent threat of herbicide resistance. Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say these frontline experts can help … more »

Weed Scientists from Across the Nation Recognized by Peers

Posted on May 1, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – May 1, 2023 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its affiliates recently singled out nearly a dozen of the nation’s most accomplished weed scientists for Fellows awards – a recognition honoring their outstanding contributions … more »

Study Shows Spectral Data Can Be Used to Improve Automated Weed Identification

Posted on April 14, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado –  14 April 2023 – Progress is being made in the race to deploy highly targeted, machine-based weed control solutions. But one gating factor is the inability of sensors to reliably distinguish weeds from crops. Researchers in Brazil, … more »

WSSA Encourages Growers to Act Now to Understand the Impact of EPA’s Endangered Species Act Compliance Initiatives

Posted on April 4, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – April 4, 2023 –  The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing an updated Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan that addresses how the agency can protect nearly 1,700 threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats while governing the registration, distribution, … more »

WSSA Announces 2023 Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Weed Science

Posted on February 8, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – February 8, 2023 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently honored nearly two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The awards were presented during the organization’s 2023 annual meeting … more »

National Pesticide Safety Education Month Focuses on Resources and Education to Support Safe Pesticide Handling and Use

Posted on January 30, 2023

  WESTMINSTER, Colorado – January 31, 2023 – February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month and a time to review pesticide safety practices at your home or place of business, the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) says. WSSA and … more »

Convening of 13 Federal Agencies Highlight Symposium at the Upcoming Joint Annual Meeting

Posted on January 12, 2023

Washington, DC – January 12, 2023 – At the Weed Science Society of America’s (WSSA) joint annual meeting with the Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS), a symposium boasting unprecedented representation from over a dozen federal agencies is scheduled for Wednesday, … more »

Weed Science Societies Share Information-Packed Agenda for Upcoming Joint Annual Meeting

Posted on January 9, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – January 9, 2023 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced details of its upcoming joint annual meeting with the Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS), to be held January 30 through February 2 in Arlington, … more »