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

Medusahead and Milestone work continues

November 4, 2013
By Guy Kyser
After making a bunch of extension presentations, and following our 2012 publication of Preemergent control of medusahead on California annual rangelands with aminopyralid (Rangeland Ecology & Management 65:418-425), Ive talked with quite a few ranchers who have successfully used Milestone preemergen...
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed Science Position Vacancy at UCR

October 30, 2013
By Brad Hanson
Weed Science CE Specialist position available at UC Riverside: The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist (11-month tenure-track, 90% CE, 10% OR).
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First pesticide-residue-free certification appears on lettuce labels

October 29, 2013
By Gale Perez
[Packaging Digest 10 Oct 2013] United States produce industry leader, Tanimura & Antle has had its greenhouse grown butter lettuce independently certified as Pesticide Residue Free.? Lettuce packages will feature a new certification mark alerting shoppers to this unique product benefit.
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Continuing Education Courses Available from UC IPM

October 28, 2013
By Cheryl A Reynolds
If you find yourself needing a few continuing education units (CEUs) to renew your DPR QAL, QAC, or PCA license as the year draws to a close, take UC IPMs online courses on pesticide application methods and preventing pesticide runoff in urban areas for landscape and structural pest management profe...
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