UC Weed Science Blog

2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

Join us on Friday, September 13th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 9240 South Riverbend Avenue; Parlier, CA 93648. No cost to attend! All are welcome. Interactive field...

In memoriam: Carl Bell

Carl Bell, a long-time member and leader of the California weed science community passed away on July 31, 2024.   Those of us involved in weed research and education knew Carl from his work as a UCCE Farm Advisor, for many years as a crops weed...

New Product Bulletin :: Loyant® CA

Loyant® CA Section 2(ee) Recommendation Bulletin for Control of Cattail in Rice A recommendation bulletin has been released for florpyrauxifen-benzyl (Loyant® CA, Corteva Agriscience LLC, Indianapolis, IN, USA) to control cattail plants in...

Frequent mowing puts poisonous weed into survival mode

Pair of studies offers evidence into "superweed's" defensive tactics, strategy   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...

New herbicide resistance resources

Herbicides are an important tool for the management of weeds in crops but an overreliance on herbicides for weed management has accelerated the development of herbicide-resistant weed biotypes. Staying ahead of the biology of herbicide resistance...

Read more