LSU Weed Science

The Louisiana State University Weed Science program is apart of the School of Plant, Soil, & Environ Sciences program that focuses on weed control in the state.

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

@laurenmlazaro

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Let’s meet the #WSSA Officers & Directors! First up – Lauren Lazaro, a Senior Agronomist with @BlueRiverTech based in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lauren is currently serving as the Secretary for WSSA. Her first exposure to #WSSA was in 2013 as a #gradstudent, & she has since 🧵

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Let’s meet the #WSSA Officers & Directors! First up – Lauren Lazaro, a Senior Agronomist with @BlueRiverTech based in Baton Rouge, LA.

Lauren is currently serving as the Secretary for WSSA. Her first exposure to #WSSA was in 2013 as a #gradstudent, & she has since 🧵

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

Don’t forget to apply! #LSUWeedScience

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

We are hiring! Assistant/Associate Professor - Weed Science. https://t.co/6iihiD2tRf

[Louisiana Delta Crop Report @ladeltacrop]

Dr. Al Orgeron, Area Pest Management Specialist, has confirmed the first case of Italian ryegrass resistance to paraquat in La. Suspected populations from Bunkie, White Castle, and St. Gabriel required a 6 gal/A rate of Gramoxone 2 (16x rate) to exhibit 90% control.
@LSUAgCenter

[Connor Webster @Connorwebster_]

The first of the 2022 rice weed management trials were planted today in Crowley, LA. Herbicide coated fertilizer, Rogue, herbicide antagonism, and several experimental herbicides are among some of the focuses of the trials planted today. @LSUAgCenter @LSUWeedScience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Very excited for this Seminar Series!

[GROW.IWM @GetRidOfWeeds]

Did you ever imagine that machinery tires could carry thousands of weed seeds when muddy? Take a look at prevention tips we put together to @GetRidOfWeeds
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https://t.co/eQ7jHgpZzP

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

Cool new research coming from @laurenmlazaro @LSUAgCenter

[Farm Press @farmpress]

LSU AgCenter shines light on resistant #weeds- LED light and mild warming show promise in weed destruction. #research
https://t.co/fIGZ7LIGqb @LSUAgCenter @laurenmlazaro

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

#LSUWeedScience faculty weigh in on weeds as a threat to Louisiana agriculture. ⁦@laurenmlazaro⁩ ⁦@LSUTurf⁩ ⁦@LSUAgCenter⁩ https://t.co/RAUIJ5vNcJ

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

We are hiring! Assistant/Associate Professor - Weed Science. https://t.co/6iihiD2tRf

[Emily Unglesbee @Emily_Unglesbee]

BREAKING: early morning surprise from Bayer - the company will start offering Enlist E3 soybeans, the primary competitor to its Xtend tech, in 2023.

https://t.co/CKnNYWIsCR

[GROW.IWM @GetRidOfWeeds]

Want to join GROW’s team? @GetRidOfWeeds is hiring a Director of Outreach to work as part of our team. We are looking for someone with effective communication and administrative skills 👉https://t.co/yCiV41U0G9

[GROW.IWM @GetRidOfWeeds]

Right before #WSSA2022 annual meeting starts, take a look at one of the most troublesome weeds, Palmer amaranth that Mark VanGessel and @GetRidOfWeeds put together here 👉https://t.co/XDXNcA2dNh and see the many available #IWM tools for a better management there are.

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

@Connorwebster_ has joined the @LSUAgCenter as our rice weed scientist. Welcome, Connor! #LSUWeedScience

[Emily Unglesbee @Emily_Unglesbee]

Some retailers received letters from Bayer warning of a "force majeure" event affecting glyphosate production, which could leave some contracts unfilled.

Bayer says the problem is "short-term," with "marginal" impact on annual glyphosate production.

https://t.co/NUlG4vbP0o

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

The @LSUAgCenter 2022 Louisiana Suggested Chemical Weed Management Guide is out! https://t.co/AV4kMbICIP

[WSSA | GSO @WSSA_GSO]

Just a Reminder‼️ WSSA/CWSS abstract submissions for the virtual meeting are due today by 11:59 PM.

Slide submissions for the WSSA/CWSS meeting are due one week from now on Feb. 7th at 11:59 PM.🌱

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

#LSUWeedScience @SouthWeedSciSoc

[LSU Weed Science @LSUWeedScience]

#LSUWeedScience grad and undergrad posters at #SWSS22