Weed Science Society of America

Time 2020-09-30 08:02:52

Web Name: Weed Science Society of America

WebSite: http://wssa.net

ID:64937

Keywords:

Science,Weed,Society,

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A Non-Profit Professional Society Promoting Research, Education, and Awareness of Weeds in Managed and Natural EcosystemsMemberships Support the WSSA in its mission to promote Weed ScienceJoin/Renew WSSA Endowment Fund Support WSSA through an endowment contribution.Contribute Webinar on Federal Funding Opportunities for Weed Scientists September 25, 2020 Join us for a WSSA webinar on weed science funding opportunities from federal agencies. This webinar is free to current WSSA members as a member benefit. The webinar will include a presentation by Dr. Mathieu Ngouajio on more USDA-NIFA and NSF Establish Nationwide Network of Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes KANSAS CITY, MO (August 26, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Science Foundation announced today they are establishing seven new artificial intelligence (AI) institutes across the country to accelerate research, more 2021 WSSA Award Nominations are Now Open! Our society has many members who deserve recognition for outstanding achievements, contributions, and service in weed science, but recognition can only come after nomination. The success of the WSSA Awards Program depends on the efforts of WSSA members as nominators. more Want to Control Buffelgrass? It is Time to Mix Things Up! Buffelgrass is a drought-tolerant, invasive weed that threatens the biodiversity of native ecosystems in the drylands of the Americas and Australia. Unfortunately, though, land managers trying to control the weed often experience mixed results. more Is Crop Competition an Effective Weed Control Strategy? When it comes to weed control, today’s growers face a double whammy. Weeds have developed resistance to many of our existing herbicide options at a time when new herbicide discoveries have plummeted. But a recentstudyfeatured in the journalWeed Scienceshows one often overlooked weed control strategy may help to fill the void. more Battling Glyphosate-Resistant Kochia: Research Shows Sugarbeet Growers Must Think Beyond Herbicides Kochia has become one of the most problematic weeds in the U.S. – now resistant to at least four herbicide sites of action. And researchers writing in the journalWeed Technologysay sugarbeet growers in particular have cause for concern. more Weeds in the News These news items are not positions nor the scientific conclusions of the Weed Science Society of America 10 Things University Research Teaches Us About Dicamba Weed scientist says spraying other herbicides before and after dicamba drift increases injury to soybeans. more Net Farm Income Would Drop With Glyphosate Ban If glyphosate is no longer available, farmers can expect cost increases for other herbicides, increased use of other herbicides and less net farm income. more Thailand Bans Use of Paraquat, Farm Chemicals The ban, proposed by the Agriculture Ministry, had met with strong opposition from some farmers groups and academics, who argued that the chemicals were not unacceptably dangerous and banning their use would drive up farmers costs significantly. more The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems. Learn more about the WSSA.Contact Us »

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