UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

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American pondweed with emerged inflorescences. Submerged or floating-leaved aquatic plants with roots within the soil sediment.

UCCE Sutter-Yuba Advisors to Participate in Weed Management Area Project

January 30, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Troy L Clark
UCCE Sutter–Yuba is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative project with the Sutter and Yuba County Agricultural Commissioners’ Offices focused on the identification and management of invasive weed species in the region. As part of this effort, this project will be coordinating ongoing mapping…
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Fig. 6. Adoption of herbicide spot application (A) and herbicide spray line outside the mulch line/tree rows (B) in a conventional walnut orchard site where walnut leaf mulch was implemented for weed management.

Response of Walnut Leaf Mulch for Weed Management

September 22, 2025
By Clebson G Goncalves
     The use of walnut leaf biomass as a natural mulch and an eco-friendly practice can help prevent weed seed germination by excluding light and/or acting as a physical barrier that prevents weed emergence. Beyond that, several studies have shown potential allelopathic effects of juglone and…
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Brad Hanson lecturing at Weed Science School 2023
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed Science School 2025

September 4, 2025
By Sam Romano
 Weed Science School is less than two weeks away! Join the UC Davis Weed Research and Information Center for this 2.5 day course. Learn through lectures and laboratory demonstrations at the Bowley Plant Science Teaching Facility at 1200 Extension Center Drive in Davis, CA on September 16-18, 2025.Weed…
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DPR’s New 2025 License Renewal and CE Verification Process

August 29, 2025
By Chris J McDonald
It’s that time of the year to start preparing for license and certificate renewal season for pesticide applicators with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Applicators should have received their renewal notice in the mail (and if not, then please contact DPR at LicenseMail@cdpr.ca.gov)…
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