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WSSA Cautions Against Poor Choices That Can Spread Invasive Weeds

Posted on January 26, 2021

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – January 26, 2021 – Last year many people across the U.S. and Canada received unsolicited packets of seed believed to originate in China. Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) were among those to raise … more »

WSSA and Affiliated Science Societies Share Plans for 2021 Virtual Annual Meetings

Posted on January 13, 2021

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – January 13, 2021 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two of its regional affiliates released details on their upcoming virtual annual meetings – each focused on research, innovations and best practices in weed … more »

Weed Science Societies Announce Plans for Virtual Annual Meetings

Posted on November 17, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – November 17, 2020 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and five affiliated scientific societies announced plans for upcoming annual meetings that will spotlight new innovations and best practices in weed control.   Each of … more »

WSSA Provides an Update on Weed Genomics & What Scientists Are Learning

Posted on November 3, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – November 3, 2020 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) released a new fact sheet that explores the status of weed genomics, what scientists are learning and the potential impact on future weed control. To date scientists have … more »

WSSA Announces Opposition to Weakening of FIFRA Regulations

Posted on October 21, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – OCTOBER 21, 2020 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its national and regional affiliates have joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations to protest legislation that would change our science-based pesticide laws. … more »

USDA-NIFA and NSF Establish Nationwide Network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes

Posted on August 28, 2020

KANSAS CITY, MO (August 26, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Science Foundation announced today they are establishing seven new artificial intelligence (AI) institutes across the country to accelerate research, … more »

Scientists Highlight Improved Green Chemistries for Weed Management

Posted on July 14, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – JULY 14, 2020 – Experts from the Weed Science Society of America say reduced-risk herbicides and greener chemistries are making an important contribution both to weed management and to the protection of human health and the environment. … more »

How a Little-Known Research Organization Keeps Watermelon on Your Picnic Menu

Posted on June 25, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – June 25, 2020 – Sweet, juicy watermelon can be the perfect choice for a 4th of July picnic on a warm summer day. But scientists with the Weed Science Society of America say there is one thing you might not know. It … more »

Applications Now Open for WSSA Travel Scholarships  

Posted on June 19, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – JUNE 19, 2020 – The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is now accepting applications for 2020 Travel Enrichment Experience scholarships that will be awarded this summer to five graduate students in weed science. Each scholarship of … more »

Slow the Spread: National Invasive Species Awareness Week Encourages Outreach and Education

Posted on May 15, 2020

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – May 15, 2020 – “Slow the spread” is an unexpected catchphrase this summer due to the global coronavirus pandemic. And now experts with the Weed Science Society of America say a similar “slow the spread” approach is … more »