- Author: Brad Hanson
This is the last in my series of posts outlining current University of California weed science research published in the California Weed Science Society (CWSS) Research Update and News (June 2013, Volume 9, #2).
Lynn Sosnoskie (UC Davis, Weed Research Project Scientist) wrapped up some of her weed seed biology work from her previous position at the University of Georgia. ...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A link to the July 29 press release from the Weed Science Society of America on several invasive weeds in the primrose (Ludwigia) family. The article features information from Dr. Brenda Grewell, USDA-ARS Ecologist who is located at UC Davis (just down the hall from yours truly).
Take care,
Brad
WSSA Weed Watch: ‘Shape-Shifting’ Primrose Plant Plagues Communities in Coastal States
Three water-loving species in the...
- Author: Gale Perez
Join UC Farm Advisor Janet Caprile for an overview of weed management techniques for perennial and annual cropping systems that don't rely on synthetic herbicides or chemicals.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Livermore, California
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- Author: Brad Hanson
I thought I share a rundown of last week's 57th Annual Weed Day hosted by the UC Davis Weed Science Program and the UC Weed Research and Information Center.
This year the program was organized and (mostly) hosted by CE Weed Specialist Joe DiTomaso. We had a great turnout (about 140 total) and an awesome day with temps in the low 90's - not bad for July 11th in the Central Valley! I will try to follow suit temperature-wise next year when my turn to organize Weed Day rolls around...
As we have done in the past few years, this year's Weed Day started off with a half day field tour of research plots near the UC Davis...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A reminder to all who registered already that the 57th Annual UC Davis Weed Day is this Thursday (July 11th). I've attached the agenda for the morning field tour and the afternoon presentation schedule at the end of this post.
If you haven't already registered, you're too late - we've filled up the buses, lunch, and the conference room capacity (we max out at about 150 for this event). However, be sure to put the 58th conference on your calender for NEXT YEAR - July 17, 2014.
We appreciate and acknowledge the sponsors for this event:...