UC Weed Science

Globally, approximately 570 million small and medium-sized farms need training in various agricultural fields. However, the delivery of agriculture training faces significant challenges.

No cost to attend! All are welcome. Interactive field demonstrations for best integrated weed management practices will be featured this year! To view the agenda, click or follow this link: https://ucanr.edu/sites/kingscounty/files/401656.pdf Pre-registration helps us plan lunch.

Carl Bell, a long-time member and leader of the California weed science community passed away on July 31, 2024.

A recommendation bulletin has been released for florpyrauxifen-benzyl (Loyant CA, Corteva Agriscience LLC, Indianapolis, IN, USA) to control cattail plants in California rice fields and permitted under FIFRA Section 2(ee). Cattail (Typha latifolia L.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A study of the effects of mowing on a common weed has found that what doesn't kill you can make you stronger. A study published in Nature's Scientific Reports has found that frequent mowing of Solanum elaeagnifolium may help create a superweed.