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Weed Science Society of America Launches Free Training Program on the Causes and Management of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds

Posted on September 27, 2011

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) is introducing a free training program designed to educate pesticide applicators, growers, agrichemical retailers, farm consultants and other stakeholders on herbicide resistance in weeds – a costly problem that threatens crop production across the U.S. and around the globe… more »

Scientist Point to Precarious State of U.S. Pesticide Safety Education Program

Posted on September 12, 2011

Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) expressed concern about the precarious state of the U.S. Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). Funding for the program has plummeted in recent years and is now in danger of evaporating completely… more »

Top Student Weed Scientists Recognized During First Weedolympics

Posted on August 29, 2011

Today scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), the American Phytopathological Society (APS) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA) expressed concern about the precarious state of the U.S. Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). Funding for the program has plummeted in recent years and is now in danger of evaporating completely… more »

Coastal Communities in the Carolinas Turn the Tide Against ‘Beach Kudzu’

Posted on August 3, 2011

Weed Science Society of America spotlights successful public-private partnership Just a decade ago, sand dunes, native plants and wildlife along some of the most popular beaches in the Carolinas were under attack by beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) – a highly … more »

Edible Weeds: A Tasty Revenge for Homeowners!

Posted on July 11, 2011

If you’re growing weary of the never-ending battle against weeds, there may be one unique way to exact revenge. Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) suggest that if you take some prudent safety measures, you can serve up some of your worst enemies at your next dinner party… more »

Students to Compete in the First National WeedOlympics

Posted on May 11, 2011

This summer teams of students from universities across the nation will gather in Knoxville, Tenn., for the WeedOlympics – an event sponsored by the Northeastern, North Central, Southern and Western Weed Science Societies. The July 26-27 event is open to student members of the four organizations, who will compete for bragging rights as the best student weed scientists in the country… more »

Budget Cuts Would Eliminate the Nation’s Only Federal Research Program for Aquatic Weed Control

Posted on April 4, 2011

Today the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) announced it has joined nearly a dozen national and regional weed management associations in expressing strong support for continued funding of an Army Corps of Engineers program targeting aquatic weed control. For more than 40 years, the Army Corps of Engineers has served as the lead federal agency protecting our nation’s waterways and water supply from invasive weeds by developing and sharing new and improved management technologies. The agency’s Aquatic Plant Control Research Program (APCRP) is the only federally authorized research initiative focused on effective, science-based strategies for managing invasive aquatic species. However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has ‘zeroed out’ this critical program in its 2012 Civil Works budget… more »

‘Weed and Feed’ Your Lawn Responsibly to Protect the Environment

Posted on February 28, 2011

As spring approaches, many homeowners in pursuit of a lush, weed-free lawn will turn to one of the many brands of “weed and feed” products that combine herbicides with fertilizer. But Cooperative Extension weed scientists say it is important to use these products responsibly in order to protect the environment… more »

National Invasive Species Awareness Week to Focus on Harmful Nonnative Species

Posted on February 23, 2011

A broad coalition of stakeholders will gather next week to spotlight harmful invasive species that cause a multibillion-dollar annual drain on our nation’s economy. They will be participating in activities for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled for February 28-March 4 in Washington, D.C… more »

2011 Winners Announced in Weed Science Society of America’s Annual Awards Program

Posted on February 8, 2011

This week during its 51st annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored nearly two dozen individuals from academia, government and private industry for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science… more »