- Author: Brad Hanson
- Author: WSSA
I received a press release this week from the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) that I thought would be interesting to repost here.
The statement entitled: Three Leading Scientific Societies Take and Objective Look at the Issues Associated with "Least Toxic Pesticides" Applied as a "Last Resort" was co-authored by the WSSA, The American Phytopathological Society (APS), and the Plant-Insect Ecosystems Section of the Entomological Society of America...
- Author: Brad Hanson
One of my research focus areas over the past few years has been related to soil fumigation issues, specifically focused on methyl bromide alternatives for the tree and vine nursery industry. I described some of this nursery work in a post late last year. Today I wanted to share a brief description and links containing a more overarching view of methyl bromide alternatives related research in California, Oregon, and Washington.
With the support of USDA-ARS, a five-year program was initiated in 2006 to support research, demonstration, and extension projects in western cropping systems heavily reliant on preplant soil fumigation with methyl...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A quick post today to share a link to the recently revised "UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines for Pear" (UC ANR Publication #3455). You can download the whole document as a pdf here, or use it online at the above link.
Although there are also well-written sections on general pear pest management, as well as specific information on insects, mites, and diseases of pears, since this is the Weed Science blog, I'd better post a link directly to the Integrated Weed Management section authored...
- Author: Guy B Kyser
- Author: Joseph DiTomaso
Yellowflag iris (Iris pseudacorus L.), native to Europe, is an emergent invasive of pond margins, ditches, and other wetland sites in much of the United States. It forms dense stands which displace native sedges and rushes, reducing waterfowl habitat and water flow. Yellowflag iris reproduces by seeds and through rhizome fragmentation. The rhizomes make it hard to remove mechanically. Accessing an infestation for making herbicide applications can be problematic. Because of its height and density, and because it grows in shallow water and mud, yellowflag iris is difficult to treat with hand-held booms or mounted...
- Author: Gale Perez
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Position Announcement
October 22, 2012
Assistant Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR), Department of Agronomy & Horticulture invites applications for a Extension Turfgrass Specialist, Assistant Professor, 12-month, tenure-track position, with 60% extension and 40% research responsibilities. The position is located in Lincoln, NE. The focus of this position is on integrated...
