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

Abstract: Farmers view weed management and the risk of lower yields as barriers to transition from conventional to organic agriculture. The 3 years of transition before organic certification can be used to implement strategies to suppress weeds and improve soil fertility.

This a link to an article in Western Farm Press about herbicide resistance in almond orchards. The article is a synopsis that Bob Curtis wrote about a presentation I made as part of a "What's new in Almond Pest Management" along with Drs.

One of the most significant problems facing the field of agriculture is the development of herbicide-resistant weeds. In the fruit and nut crop industry of California, the development of glyphosate-resistance is particularly concerning.

Weeders, I thought I'd make a quick post this morning to share some highlights from the Western Society of Weed Science. I've attached the Spring 2012 WSWS Newsletter that summarizes some of the things that happened at the 65 Annual WSWS meeting held in Reno NV last month.

The most effective, economical, and ecologically sound method of managing invasive plants is to prevent their invasion in the first place. Resources can be spent most efficiently on proactive activities that focus on stopping the movement of plant seeds and other reproductive parts to new areas.