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

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.

UC Rice Weed Course Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 8:00 AM-4:10 PM Hamilton Road Field (on West Hamilton Rd. between Hwy. 99 & Riceton Hwy.

When wildfires burn in California, people often call them forest fires or brushfires, but the odds are high that an invasive weed is an unrecognized fuels component, says a UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientist.

Weed control in lettuce and other crops is a key issue this time of year. Purslane is particularly problematic and is adapted to warm conditions and can grow very rapidly especially during July and August. At times growers and PCAs are disappointed with the efficacy of Kerb on this weed.

Thursday, August 1, 2019 10:00 AM- 12:00 noon (followed by lunch) Colusa Casino Chairman's Room This event is FREE, but you must register. Click HERE to register. Limited to 50 participants, so please enroll early. Seats will be filled on a first-come basis.