UC Weed Science

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Herbicide trial in Delta drill-seeded rice

March 24th, 2020
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
From the UC Rice Blog (March 23, 2020) Weeds are important pests of California rice systems, and weed management can account for roughly 17 percent of total operating costs, according to a UC cost of production study.
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Pest Notes: Plantains publication
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Just published

March 12th, 2020
I just got an e-mail from UC ANR (Agriculture & Natural Resources) about the two revised (weed science) publications.
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glyphosate symptoms
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Herbicide Damage Symptoms on Hemp

March 9th, 2020
By Bradley Hanson, Sarah E Light
The introduction of a new crop into a landscape brings certain unknowns, including the risk of drift from neighboring crops. Hemp is a new, high-value commodity that is now being produced in many parts of California.
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Araujia sericifera, cruel vine
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Cruel vine

March 5th, 2020
By Ben A Faber
From the Topics in the Subtropics blog :: March 4, 2020 * * * * * * So I've gotten a few calls lately about this vine with a big green pod that is growing in lemon trees.
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Drew Wolter, UC Davis graduate student with Dr. Brad Hanson's lab
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Management of summer weed grasses

March 2nd, 2020
Have you listened to the latest podcast on Growing the Valley website? Drew Wolter, UC Davis graduate student (Weed Science Program) from Dr. Brad Hanson's lab, talks about Management of summer weed grasses.
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