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

**EVENT DATE CHANGE** Event: Weed Science School 2011 Date: Sept. 6-8, 2011 (not Sept. 19-21, 2011) Location: UC Davis More information will be posted on the UC Weed Research & Information Center website (http://wric.ucdavis.edu.

Last week I visited one of my favorite experimental sites: the SMUD wind farm in the Montezuma Hills, at the south edge of Solano County. The site overlooks the Sacramento River where its a half-mile wide.

UC Davis weed experts contribute to pioneering Encyclopedia of Biological Invasions Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist Joe DiTomaso, Emeritus Professor Robert Norris, and Plant Physiologist Lars Anderson with USDA-ARS Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research are among the international experts who cont...

Pacific Mosquitofern, (Azolla filculoides) often referred to as Azolla, is native to California. It is considered a desirable component of natural habitats and an important food source for waterfowl. Azolla is a floating aquatic fern that spreads by stem fragments and spores.

Orchard Floor Management Field Day Demonstration and Herbicide Trial Located at a Yolo County walnut and almond orchard Just north of Co rd 98 and Co. rd.