Invasive aquatic weeds hinder access to marina docks and slips in the Sacramento / San Joaquin Delta, resulting in costs for management and potential lost business for marina operators. Water hyacinth collects around slips and docks and other structures in the water.
There are still a few spots left for the... First Annual Registration begins: 8:00-8:30 AM Program: 8:30 AM-4:15 PM The day will begin with an interactive tour of the Weed Science research plots at Hamilton Road.
Several years ago, I had what seemed like a great weed research idea. My idea addressed a serious agricultural weed problem in California, it was applicable to several cropping systems, it used an integrated approach to weed management, and it utilized a pretty novel approach (or so I thought).
Many of the ranchers I've spoken with over the last year and a half have said that tumbleweed, also known as Russian thistle (Salsola sp.), is a big problem in both San Benito and Monterey counties.
Recently I was a participant on an educational noxious weed tour in Sierra Valley. It is a beautiful mountain valley where most agricultural production is devoted to grazing and hay production.
