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Participants head to the field (2016). Photo by Dana Dickey

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Rice Weed Course 2019

August 13th, 2019

By Whitney B Brim-Deforest

The 2019 Rice Weed Course will take place: Friday, September 6, 2019 from 8:00AM to 4:10PM (Registration begins at 7:30AM) at the Hamilton Road Field (on West Hamilton Rd. between Hwy. 99 & Riceton Hwy.

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Crop injury was the most severe in the plot sprayed with 8 oz./acre (far right). Germination was severely inhibited, and leaf stunting was evident. Far left: herbicide-free plot; middle left: 4 oz./acre; middle right: 6 oz./acre. Pictures were taken on June 14, 2019 (38 days after seeding).

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Evaluating the performance of a sulfentrazone herbicide on basil

August 4th, 2019

By Zheng Wang

The purpose of this research is to collect performance data to support registration of sulfentrazone herbicides on basil. Leafy green and culinary herb growers are affected by a limited number of herbicides, resulting in tremendous manual weed removal.

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Infographic showing what is in the revised Pest Management Guidelines for Rice.

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New resources for integrated weed management in California rice

July 31st, 2019

By Kassim Al-Khatib

If you grow rice in California, you already know that effective weed management is not only essential for economical rice production, but also very challenging, complex, and regulated.

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT :: Innovations in Pest Management Symposium

July 29th, 2019

The Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management (BSPM) department at Colorado State University is hosting the one-day Innovation in Pest Management Symposium on August 27, 2019 inFort Collins (Colorado State University.

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Sample of label instructions indicating where not to use a particular herbicide.

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Herbicides for the Homeowner: Frequently Asked Questions

July 28th, 2019

By Whitney B Brim-Deforest

Are you tired of hand-pulling weeds from your yard or garden, and want to use an herbicide? Seen your friend's post on social media for a quick and easy guide to make your own herbicide but aren't sure if it's really a good idea to use? So many questions, so little time.

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