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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 »

Weed Scientists Uproot Common “Superweed” Myths

Posted on October 8, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) issued a new fact sheet to uproot common misconceptions about “superweeds”– a catchall term used by many to describe weeds resistant to herbicides. The paper explores the truth behind two widespread fallacies. Fallacy 1: … more »

The Pesticide Safety Education Program Reaches a 50-Year Milestone

Posted on September 15, 2014

Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) joined with the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the anniversary of the national Land-Grant University Pesticide Safety Education Program … more »

WSSA Announces Agenda for Herbicide Resistance Summit, Plans Live Webcast

Posted on August 25, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced the agenda for a national scientific summit on herbicide resistant weeds, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 10 in Washington, D.C.  WSSA plans to offer the event as a … more »

Weed Science Society of America Updates Popular Herbicide Handbook

Posted on August 18, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced the availability of the 10th edition of its popular Herbicide Handbook – a trusted resource used by educators, researchers, growers, extension agents, government officials, students and others interested in weed management. … more »

New Training Modules on Herbicide Resistance Now Available from the Weed Science Society of America

Posted on July 29, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced the availability of three new education modules on herbicide resistance in weeds, available free online at www.wssa.net/resistance . WSSA scientists say a significant contributing factor in the evolution of herbicide resistance is … more »

WSSA to Exhibit at Upcoming Conference on Invasive Aquatic Plants

Posted on July 9, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced it will participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS).  WSSA is an exhibitor at the event, scheduled for July 13-16 in Savannah, Ga. The APMS … more »

Common Myths about Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac: WSSA Experts Separate Fact from Fiction

Posted on July 1, 2014

With summer temperatures luring us outdoors, scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say it’s a great time for refresher course on poison oak, poison ivy and poison sumac . . . more »

WSSA to Sponsor Second National Summit on Herbicide Resistance

Posted on May 15, 2014

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced plans for a second national scientific summit on the topic of herbicide resistance . . . more »