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Students Flex their Weed Science Muscles during National Collegiate Competition

Posted on September 29, 2015

LAWRENCE, Kansas – September 29, 2015 – Would you be able to identify 130 species of weeds and their seeds on sight? While for most of us the answer is a resounding “no,” many of the nation’s top student weed … more »

Upcoming Conference Takes Aim at Invasive Aquatic Plants

Posted on June 29, 2015

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced plans to participate in the upcoming 55th annual meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) scheduled for July 12-15 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Attendees are expected to include scientists, educators, … more »

Scientists Advocate a Community-Based Approach to Herbicide Resistance Management

Posted on June 8, 2015

Weeds resistant to glyphosate and other herbicides can become a costly problem – crowding out valuable crops, dramatically reducing yields and increasing weed control expenses. But scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say growers can regain the … more »

Weed Scientists Offer New Definition for “Superweed”

Posted on April 28, 2015

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) joined with six sister organizations to recommend a new definition for superweed – a catchall term used by many to describe weeds that are perceived to be more invasive and to grow … more »

Initiative Nurtures Women Pursuing Weed Science Careers

Posted on February 25, 2015

Today less than 15 percent of the members of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are women.  It’s a sobering statistic, but one that reflects national trends. According to data gathered by the National Academies, 1 roughly equal numbers of … more »

National Invasive Species Awareness Week Promotes Education and Involvement

Posted on February 16, 2015

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is scheduled for February 22-28, and experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say it is more important than ever for each of us to get involved. “Damage caused by invasive weeds causes … more »

Weed Science Society of America Names 2015 Award Winners

Posted on February 10, 2015

This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) presented awards to more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.  The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this year in … more »

Weed Science Societies Focus on the Future during Upcoming Annual Meetings

Posted on November 20, 2014

Upcoming annual meetings of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its sister regional organizations will tackle a wide range of topics vital to the future of weed science – from how to manage herbicide-resistant weeds to new developments … more »

Farmers Battle Herbicide Resistance with Harvest-Time Weed Seed Controls

Posted on November 5, 2014

Experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say one often-ignored strategy for controlling herbicide-resistant weeds is now getting a second look.  Farmers are finding success by ensuring that weed seeds remaining in the field at harvest time aren’t … more »

Summit on the “Wicked” Problem of Herbicide Resistance Now Available Online

Posted on October 20, 2014

On the heels of its September scientific summit on herbicide resistant weeds, the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) today announced that slides and a webcast of the event are available for free online . Participants from approximately 100 cities across … more »