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The IR-4 Project: Promoting Effective Weed Control for Food, Flowers and Seasonal Favorites

Posted on December 10, 2009

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. They were … more »

Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds: Can We Close the Barn Door?

Posted on November 18, 2009

– 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. Over the … more »

From Robotics To Climate Change, Annual Meeting Tackles New Angles on Weed Control

Posted on November 9, 2009

– 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, mining and even warfare play a role in weed control? Is climate change fueling … more »

National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Posted on October 26, 2009

– January 10-14 summit focuses on minimizing the impacts of harmful, nonnative species in a “green” economy A coalition of public and private scientists, educators and policy officials will gather in Washington, D.C., early next year for National Invasive Species … more »

Teams for Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ontario Take Top Honors in 2009 Collegiate Weed Science Contest

Posted on October 12, 2009

– 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? If not, you can rest assured that the next … more »

Weed Scientists Take Steps to Protect Rare Orchid

Posted on September 28, 2009

– 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. The culprit? Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), one of the … more »

Preventing Hurricane Havoc

Posted on September 14, 2009

– Environmental teams tackle the invasive plants and weeds that impede flood control during massive storms When a hurricane roars inland, most low-lying coastal states rely on a network of pumps and canals to dissipate the storm surge and protect … more »

U.S. Interior Secretary To Address Joint Annual Meeting of Weed Science and Rangeland Management Societies

Posted on September 9, 2009

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 … more »

Invasive Saltcedar Triggers Lively Debate Among Weed Scientists and Land Managers

Posted on August 24, 2009

Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) is an invasive plant that is crowding out native vegetation and dominating the shorelines of southwestern rivers and streams. But put a room full of weed scientists and land managers together to discuss how to tame the … more »

Weeds Hitch a Ride with Container-Grown Ornametals

Posted on August 10, 2009

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. more »