- Author: Brad Hanson
Two posts today to share news about the 66th annual meeting of the Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) last week in San Diego. This first post will have links to WSWS news and information:
WSWS webpage: http://www.wsweedscience.org/
WSWS-sponsored publications: http://www.wsweedscience.org/Products/Products.asp?cat=1
- Includes the hot-off-the-presses reprinting of the classic "Weeds of the West" which is one of the best-selling weed ID books for the last ~20 years since it was first published.
- Also includes the...
- Posted by: Gale Perez
- Author: Joseph DiTomaso
Dr. Tom Lanini was made a Fellow of the Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) in March 2013 at the annual meeting in San Diego. Tom is a Cooperative Extension Weed Ecologist in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He spent the first three years of his career at Penn State University and the subsequent 27 years UC Davis. Tom has provided significant service to the WSWS by serving on numerous committees. He has been very active in WSWS for more than 24 years. He has influenced weed management strategies in forest plantations, aquatics, roadsides, rangeland, wildlands, agronomic crops, orchards, and vegetable crops. He is considered an expert on dodder management and over the years has...
- Author: Gale Perez
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
University of California Allium Workgroup & California Garlic and Onion Research Advisory Board bring you the latest research results for Growers and Allied Industry
California Garlic and Onion Symposium 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
UC Cooperative Extension, Tulare County
Agriculture Building Auditorium (4437 S. Laspina Street, Tulare, CA)
(Directly across the street from the World AG Expo)
For more information, see attached flyer
- Author: Gale Perez
Area Agronomy Advisor
Serving Colusa, Sutter and Yuba Counties
Across California, the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is an engine for problem solving. Serving as the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research, our more than 300 campus-based specialists...
- 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...