- Author: Joseph DiTomaso
While there are several publications that provide information on the management of weeds in agricultural systems, there is currently no comprehensive book that provides control options for invasive and weedy species in natural areas. However, the first such book is now available. Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States was published by the Weed Research and Information Center at the University of California and can be purchased in California from the California Invasive Plant Council or directly at this link CLICK HERE. The book covers non-chemical and chemical control options for...
- Author: Gale Perez
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United States Department Of Agriculture Position Announcement The Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit is seeking a scientist at its Davis, CA worksite, to conduct research and serve as Lead Scientist on an aquatic plant management project using integrated control approaches. Initial focus is expected to be on invasive plants important to the Sacramento/ San Joaquin River Delta and will include... |
- Author: Pamela M. Geisel
One of the biggest challenges to growing a vegetable garden in a non-raisedbed situation can be the weeds. The can make the garden unsightly, compete with the vegetable plants you really want and make you feel overwhelmed in trying to manage them. Here is your five step plan to a better garden with fewer weeds:
Step one: Control existing weeds. If your garden has any weeds, you first need to take care of them prior to doing anything (except planning). You have a couple of options. You may rototill your garden to dig under existing weeds or you can spray out the garden with a non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate (Round-up). ...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A quick note to day to remind people about the upcoming Western Society of Weed Science meeting that will be held March 11-14 at the Catamaran Resort in San Diego.
This is a great place to get caught up on weed science issues in the western US and Canada. Because the meeting will be held in California this year, I think we'll see a lot of focus on CA issues. A copy of the meeting program is available HERE if you want to take a look.
We'll have research posters and papers in each of our regular sessions including:
- Weeds of Range and Natural...
- Author: Brad Hanson
The International Weed Science Society meets every four years to discuss weed science issues on a global level. This past June (2012) the IWSS met in Hangzhou, China and, for the next four years, will be led by the new president Dr. Albert Fischer from UC Davis. Congratulations Albert! You can see Albert's presidential address to the IWSS here: http://www.iwss.info/president.php
Several UC Weed Science folks (Fischer, Fennimore, Wright, Hanson) attended the meeting this year. This was my first time at this meeting and I found it really interesting to interact with weed scientists from so many countries. ...
