Weed science can be summed up as the study of plants that are out of place. More specifically, this branch of crop sciences seeks to understand how unwanted plants behave and to find effective ways of ...

WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and two regional affiliates recently honored more than fifty individuals for outstanding weed science ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology will host Weed Science Field Day on June 26 at the Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC). “Our annual ...

William G. (Bill) Johnson, professor of weed science in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, impacts a wide audience through his work. Effective communication — with farmers, students, ...

Oklahoma State University alumna Liberty Galvin is a valuable resource for producers seeking assistance in weed management for their crops. The Bartlesville, Oklahoma, native joined the OSU Extension ...

The HLA Weed Science Lab has a new journal article available ahead-of-print in Weed Science. The article is co-authored by current and former members of the lab and features research conducted in ...

Recently, representatives from the Meyers’ Weed Science Lab, Jeanine Arana, Emmanuel Cooper, and Josue Cerritos, showcased their work at the 64th Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and Southern ...

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Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only ...