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

The UC cooperative extension weed science community learned last week that Dr. Arthur (Art) Lange passed away on June 27, 2017 in Reedley.

Biological control of water hyacinth in the Delta is being developed as part of an integrated, adaptive management plan for sustainable, long-term control of water hyacinth.

When I was an undergraduate back in Colorado, I spent the vast majority of two summers mapping the waterways of Boulder County for invasive species. It was an excellent experience which got me jazzed about weed science.

Here's a video (produced by Ray Lucas of UC ANR Communications Services) of the field tour of Weed Day 2017. https://youtu.

In case you weren't able to attend the 61st Annual Weed Day hosted by the UC Davis Weed Science Program and the UC Weed Research and Information Center, here's what you missed: First, we had fantastic weather, only getting into the 90s by the end of the tour and an excellent turnout with around 140...