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

Weed management in landscaped areas can be challenging. Weeds may need to be controlled for public safety, fire reduction, aesthetics, and elimination of harborage for other pests.

The Pest Management Strategic Plan for Processing Tomatoes in California (see attachment) was published in May 2021 and encompasses a wealth of information on pest issues and farming practices for processing tomatoes in California.

Dr. Brad Hanson was selected as a Fellow of the Western Society of Weed Science (WSWS) at the 76th annual meeting held February 27-March 3, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.

In Northern California, Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana L.) has been around for a long time and is typically found in disturbed areas and fallow sites such as: under power lines, wooded areas, fences, pond edges, roadsides, etc. (Figure 1).

UC ANR is hiring a Restorative Ecology and Weed Science Area Advisor (Applied Research and Extension). Please follow the link https://ucanr.edu/About/Jobs/?jobnum=2454 and share the information widely: Location Headquarters: UCCE Kern County, Bakersfield, California Purpose.