Weed Science Society of America - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/54944.xml Weed Science Society of America - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Blazing Trails: Dr. Ellery Knake Remembered for His Contributions to Weed Science http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2477774.htm When he died recently at age 81, Dr. Ellery Knake left behind a body of work that has made a lasting impact on both agriculture and weed science around the globe. He devoted his life to understanding the impact of weeds on crops and to exploring new control techniques to benefit farmers. Thousands of students have followed in his footsteps and are now making their own contribution to the weed science discipline. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2477774.htm What Homeowners Can Learn from Farmers about Weed Control: An "Integrated" Strategy and Good Stewardship Techniques Are Essential http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2353874.htm Each year home gardeners battle weeds that rob nutrients and moisture from their prized lawns, gardens and flower beds. For successful weed control, scientists affiliated with the Weed Science Society of America say homeowners can benefit from the same "integrated" approach used by professional farmers. Rather than rely on a single technique, they should mix things up for maximum results. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2353874.htm Want to Keep Your Compost Weed-Free? Time, Temperature and Turning are Critical Factors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2296964.htm Compost can dramatically improve soil quality and nourish plants throughout the growing season. But unless you use the right composting techniques, you may also find yourself with a bumper crop of weeds. Use these tips to build a nutrient-rich and weed-free compost pile. (PRWeb Apr 6, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2296964.htm Weed Science Society of America Asks EPA to Pursue a Rehearing of Recent Court Decision on Pesticides http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2278694.htm This week the Weed Science Society of America is asking the EPA to pursue a rehearing of recent court decision on pesticides that threatens to override current science-based regulations governing their use. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2278694.htm Weed Science Society of America Announces Winners in Annual Scientific Awards Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1998614.htm Nearly two dozen individuals from academia, government and private industry have been honored by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science. The WSSA awards program is designed to recognize individuals from around the globe who are all-stars in their profession. Winners are conducting breakthrough research, promoting weed science education, or devoting their time and energy to the profession in other significant ways. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb1998614.htm National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week: 10th Annual Event to Focus on Preserving our Natural Heritage from the Ravages of Weeds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1875474.htm Scientists, educators, land managers, aquatic specialists and public policy officials are gathering in the nation's capital February 22-27 for the 10th annual National Invasive Weeds Awareness Week (NIWAW) - a series of meetings focused on the devastating impact of invasive weeds on the environment and economy. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1875474.htm Finding the Ideal Predator for Garlic Mustard http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1721474.htm Scientists have used a computer simulation to select a tiny weevil as the best control for garlic mustard -- an invasive weed that carpets thousands of acres of forestland, chokes out native plants and even disrupts the development of a rare native butterfly, Pieris napi oleracea. The weevil (Ceutorhynchus scrobicollis) feeds on the plant at several stages in its lifecycle. (PRWeb Dec 15, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1721474.htm Organizations Join Forces to Explore Impact of Weeds and Invasive Plants on Farmers, Gardeners and Land Managers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1522294.htm A joint meeting of the North Central Weed Science Society and the Midwest Invasive Plant Network scheduled for December 8-11 in Indianapolis will explore the growing impact of weeds on farming, gardening and land management. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1522294.htm WSSA Asks Congress to Rescind Farm Bill Change that Threatens Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1522154.htm The Weed Science Society of America is petitioning Congress to rescind a last-minute change to the 2008 Farm Bill that threatens the nation's Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs. Extension IPM programs run by the nation's land grant universities make an essential contribution to the common good. They provide training and advice to help us protect our food supply, minimize human health risks, promote judicious pesticide use, conserve environmental resources and improve the profitability of U.S. farmers. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1522154.htm Is Your Bird Feeder a Weed Seeder? Simple Steps Protect Farms and Gardens http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457034.htm If you have a backyard bird feeder, you've probably noticed weeds sprouting on the ground beneath it. Now researchers have determined that the type of feed you use may be to blame. There are simple steps you can take to control the problem, though, and keep weeds from spreading. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1457034.htm Scientists are Cracking the Genetic Code of Weeds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1292514.htm Just as research into the genes that make up human DNA has unleased a new wave of innovation in healthcare, research into the genetic code of weeds holds the potential to boost crop yields and impact our ability to feed a growing world population. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1292514.htm "Underground Gardening" by Earthworms is Spreading One of the Nation's Most Irritating Weeds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240294.htm Scientists say "underground gardening" by earthworms is contributing to the spread of giant ragweed -- a plant that causes irritating sneezes and sniffles and competes with crops. Earthworms help ragweed thrive by collecting and burying the plant's seeds in their burrows. In fact, research shows more than two-thirds of all giant ragweed plants emerge from the earthworm's narrow, underground homes. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1240294.htm Fifth International Weed Science Congress Highlights the Impact of Weeds on Agricultural Systems, the Environment and the Global Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1024534.htm A conference scheduled for June 23-27 in Vancouver, Canada, will bring together scientists and students from nearly 50 countries to explore the broad global impact of weeds. The event is a cooperative effort of the International Weed Science Society, the Canadian Weed Science Society and the Weed Science Society of America. Weeds impact our agricultural systems, the environment and the global economy. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1024534.htm Giant Cousin of the Carrot Plagues Backyard Gardeners with Blisters and Burns http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909544.htm Well-known garden plants such as carrots, parsnip and dill have cousins with some nasty characteristics. Two stellar examples are giant and common hogweed. Introduced in the U.S. a century ago as showy ornamentals, they can pack a painful punch. Both produce a watery sap that can cause a gardener's skin to blister and burn when exposed to sunlight. (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb909544.htm Beetles Help Take a Bite Out of One of the World's Most Aggressive Weeds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb875344.htm Over the past decade, weed scientists have used beetles to take a major bite out of purple loosestrife -- an especially aggressive weed that clogs wetlands and waterways. They've bred and released two types of beetles that love to munch on purple loosestrife foliage. With their leaves stripped by the beetles, the weeds produce fewer flowers and seeds and infestations are down significantly. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb875344.htm Climate Change May Be Fueling A New Generation Of More Aggressive Weeds http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb798224.htm Research shows that global warming may be fueling a new generation of more aggressive weeds that compete with crops and are more difficult and costly to control. Already backyards across America are seeing bigger poison ivy plants with a more virulent form of the oil that causes an itchy rash. And studies show that a doubling of carbon dioxide can lead to a quadrupling of the pollen produced by ragweed -- bad news for hay fever sufferers. (PRWeb Mar 25, 2008)

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