- Author: Whitney B Brim-Deforest
- Posted by: Gale Perez
This year brings several new chemical tools to California rice. With many herbicide-resistant species as well as emerging problematic weed species, the new chemistries are a welcome tool for managing resistance and preventing the selection of resistant biotypes.
Last year, we had use of Loyant® CA Rinskor™ active (florpyrauxifen-benzyl) for the full season (registered late in 2022). Loyant®, which is an auxin mimic, is applied as a foliar product. It gives additional options for early-season control of sedges and broadleaf weeds, and although not strong on watergrasses when applied alone, provides added control when tank-mixed with other herbicides for grass control. Based on data collected in 2022-2023, two good...
- Posted by: Gale Perez
From the eOrganic and Performance and Economics of Electric Weed Control in Organic Perennial Crops Project:
Electric Weeding Research Updates
(Click HERE to see the presentations)
- Electric Weed Control in Orchards • Tong Zhen, Ph.D. student (Hanson Lab) at UC Davis
- Crop Safety and Weed Control in Organic Highbush Blueberries Using Electric Weeding • Luisa Baccin, Ph.D. student (Moretti Lab) at Oregon State University
- Author: Thomas J Getts
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Students, it is the time of year to apply for the CWSS Student Scholarship! Awards will be given to both graduate and undergraduate students ranging from $1,000-2,000. Any students interested in Weed Science should apply! Click here to submit an application and for further instruction.
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This year in January at the California Weed Science Society (CWSS) annual conference, we had numerous outstanding students present their...