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Report from Research Workshop on the Off-Target Movement of Dicamba Made Available by WSSA

Posted on July 20, 2018

Report from Research Workshop on the Off-Target Movement of Dicamba Made Available by WSSA WESTMINSTER, Colorado – July 20, 2018 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced that a report from a recent research workshop on the … more »

National Invasive Species Awareness Week Kicks Off February 26

Posted on February 20, 2018

  WESTMINSTER, Colorado – February 20, 2018 – Ready to sharpen your knowledge about invasive species and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems? You’ll have a great opportunity during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, scheduled for February 26-March 2, … more »

Weed Science Society of America Announces 2018 Award Winners

Posted on February 1, 2018

This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored more than two dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.  The awards were presented during more »

Learning Opportunities Abound during February’s National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Posted on February 1, 2018

Today marks the beginning of National Pesticide Safety Education Month, an initiative of the National Stakeholder Team for Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Funding. Preventing safety concerns during pesticide transport, storage, application, and more »

New “National Pesticide Safety Education Month” Will Focus on Safe Pesticide Handling

Posted on January 2, 2018

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – January 2, 2018 – Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) join with the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) to announce the first annual National Pesticide Safety Education … more »

WSSA Research Awards Nurture Careers in Weed Science

Posted on November 14, 2017

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – November 14, 2017 – Weed science research isn’t limited solely to seasoned experts with advanced degrees. In fact, savvy and creative undergrads are getting into the act, nurtured along by research grants from the Weed Science Society … more »

Weed Science Society Meetings Will Focus on New Technologies, New Research and Regulatory Landscape

Posted on November 7, 2017

Weed Science Society Meetings Will Focus on New Technologies, New Research and Regulatory Landscape WESTMINSTER, Colorado – November 7, 2017 –  The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and its affiliated weed science societies will use their upcoming annual meetings … more »

Experts Say It’s Time to Get The Facts and Take Action Against Algal Bloom

Posted on October 16, 2017

Experts Say It’s Time to Get The Facts and Take Action Against Algal Bloom WESTMINSTER, Colorado – October 16, 2017 – Scummy, smelly masses of algae have become commonplace on bodies of water across the U.S.  And no community is … more »

Make Sure Your Seed Mix is Tested for the Nation’s Most Troublesome Weed

Posted on August 28, 2017

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – Scientists from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say some native seed mixes planted to foster habitats for honeybees and other pollinators have been found to be contaminated with Palmer amaranth – a weed ranked by … more »

APMS Annual Meeting Focuses on New Developments in the Management of Invasive Aquatic Plants

Posted on July 10, 2017

WESTMINSTER, Colorado – JULY 10, 2017 – Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced it will be participating in the 57th Annual Meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS), scheduled for July 16-19 in Daytona Beach, Florida. … more »