UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

The Mediterranean annual grass barb goatgrass (Aegilops triuncialis) is widely hated by land managers, and with good reason. Grazers avoid its tough, silica-rich foliage.

If you havent registered for Weed Day 2012, today is the LAST DAY to receive the early-bird DISCOUNT on the registration fee. To register, click HERE.

University of California, Riverside--Cooperative Extension Weed Science Specialist The Department of Botany and Plant Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist (11-month tenure-track, 90% CE, 10% OR).

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently published a press releasee on suggested best management practices for reducing the potential for biofuel crops to become invasive weeds. Jacob Barney from Virginia Tech (and a former UC Weed Science researcher) is highlighted in the press release.

2010-2011 Roadside Weed Control Evaluation with Organic and Conventional Herbicides Richard Smith and Steve Tjosvold, Farm Advisors University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties A trial was established near Bonny Doon, California (in the Santa Cruz mountains).