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

What if you could reduce cover and biomass of invasive aquatic weeds, such as waterhyacinth, all while sitting back with a glass of lemonade and watching nature do its job? No herbicides, no mechanical control, and no clogged up marinas or waterways.

Two bills were signed into law that will affect vegetable growers in California. The minimum wage law will result in a $15/hour minimum wage will be phased in and take full effect in 2022.

Check out the November 2016 issue of the Rice Notes newsletter.

Scientists at NASA Ames have created a new computer model to simulate the growth and decay of floating aquatic invasive plants, such as water hyacinth and water primrose, on Delta waterways. The model is used to estimate biomass levels throughout the year.

The California Weed Science Society (CWSS) is preparing for the 69th Annual Conference, January 18-20, 2017 in Monterey and is now accepting applications for the Student Paper and Poster Contest.