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

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Principles of weed control training videos
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Weed science training videos

April 5, 2020
Several years ago, the UC Weed Science group produced a series of training videos. In the next few days, I'm going to share links to the videos. The first topic is principles of weed control. The videos are broken up into smaller parts, so they are easier to view.
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Rice
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Herbicide trial in Delta drill-seeded rice

March 24, 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 12, 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 9, 2020
By Brad 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 5, 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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