- Author: Brad Hanson
The newest issue of the journal "California Agriculture" (April-June 2013) published by the University of California and UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources just came out and has two articles written by UC weed researchers
Check out the whole issue here or the specific articles at the links below.
For switchgrass cultivated as biofuel in California, invasiveness limited by several steps
by Joseph M. DiTomaso, Jacob N....
- Author: Brad Hanson
I wanted to share a link today to a paper published by CAST, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. This paper, entitled "Herbicide-resistant weeds threaten soil conservation gains: finding a balance for soil and farm sustainablity", was released about a year ago and addresses one of the less obvious issues resistance imposes - soil erosion. This paper can be viewed or downloaded (free!) at the link above.
The development and adoption of effective postemergence...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A quick post today to share a link to the recently revised "UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines for Kiwifruit" (UC ANR Publication #3449). You can download the whole document as a pdf here, or use it online at the above link.
Although there are also well-written sections on general kiwi pest management, as well as specific information on insects, mites, and diseases of kiwifruit, since this is the Weed Science blog, I'd better post a link directly to the Integrated Weed Management section...
- 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...
- Author: Brad Hanson
A quick post today to share a link to the California Weed Science Society Journal. Click here for a direct link to the January 2013 edition of the CWSS Research Update and News. This edition focuses on herbicide resistance and includes articles by UC Farm Advisors, UC Cooperative Extension Specialists, CSU-Fresno faculty, UC Davis researchers, and herbicide industry researchers :
- Introduction - Steve Orloff
- Selection pressure, shifting populations, and herbicide resistance - Lynn Sosnoskie and Brad...