WSSA

The Weed Science Society of America promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds and the invasive plant sciences.

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Pumpkin farmers reflect on #covercrops effectiveness for crop production in the family's 4th generation #pumpkinpatch!

https://t.co/tw82Rlx2rv

#WSSA #weedscience #agtourism #pumpkins #pumpkin

[K-State Agronomy @KStateAgron]

Hot weather can impact herbicide performance and increase the risk of crop injury. Learn how temperature affects applications and what management practices can help improve weed control this summer. https://t.co/vaD2UxMhWk #kstateagronomy

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

🌱 Can #covercrops do more than protect #soil? New research says YES!

A recent #WeedScience study found that higher cereal rye seeding rates significantly improved weed suppression in organic no-till soybean production - without reducing yield.

#WSSA #agriculture #agscience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Late rains & tight windows challenge #weedcontrol in #Kansas #rowcrops...

https://t.co/lwSNOXmXyU

#WSSA #weedscience #agriculture #corn #cotton #grainsorghum

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Chamberbitter - a wily weed that loves the summer heat! Retired LSU AgCenter specialist shares his thoughts on #bestmanagementpractices...

https://t.co/MIkT0RvBIq

#WSSA #invasiveplants #weedscience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

📣 New U.S. EPA herbicide registration proposals promise to help farmers in their efforts to control increasingly difficul #weeds such as this #Palmeramaranth seedling.

https://t.co/8EvuXcRFin

📸 Claudio Rubione, GROW (Getting Rid of Weeds).

#WSSA #weedscience #agriculture

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Wishing all a Happy Independence Day weekend from #WSSA!!

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

🎓 #WSSA students: Are you passionate about science communication?

Open to undergraduate & graduate CAST members who excel at making agricultural & environmental science accessible & engaging.

💰 $1,000 Scholarship
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026

https://t.co/4ZKZ1k8XO5

#scicomm

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

🚒 Fire officials warn against propane weed torches after influx of fires in lawns and residential areas.

https://t.co/7607dkeLRo

#WSSA #weedmanagement #weedscience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

The Canola Council of Canada says combining flea beetle & herbicide applications can save time IF economic thresholds, label rules, & spray setup all line up.

https://t.co/HUpPDKMgDk

#WSSA #weedscience #invasiveplants

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

On #PublicServiceDay, we recognize the many public servants who work to protect our agricultural, natural, & urban landscapes.💚

Thank you!

#WSSA #foodsupply #agriculture #weedscience #forestry #rangelands #invasiveplants

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

📣Congratulations to the Cornell University students whose autonomous electric weeding #robot won the 2026 Farm Robotics Challenge! Their innovative winning approach combines #robotics, #AI, and precision #weedmanagement!🌱🤖

https://t.co/Yug6d7Ecw2

#WSSA #weedscience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

🎓 #WSSA students: Do you have a talent for communicating science?

Apply for the #CAST scholarship today! Grad & undergrads eligible who are CAST members..

💰 $1,000 Scholarship
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026

https://t.co/4ZKZ1k8XO5

#scicomm

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

📣📣LAST CALL for 2027 Symposia Proposals!!! Today is the deadline! Symposium proposals should be emailed directly to WSSA President & copied to WSSA VP.

#WSSA2027 #WSSA #weedscience

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

💡 Funding Opportunity for #WeedScience Researchers!

USDA NIFA's FY 2026 Crop Protection & Pest Management (CPPM) Program is now accepting applications for research, Extension, and education projects #IPM.

⏰ Deadline: July 6, 2026

https://t.co/R6LTbUJBky

#WSSA #agriculture

[WSSA @WorldofWeeds]

Got an idea 💡 for a unique #weedscience management tool? Don't miss this chance to apply for the 2026 #WSSA Innovative Grants Program!!

Letters of intent due 9/1 & full proposals due 10/1.

https://t.co/ZdarNvPLvn

#invasiveplants #technology #agriculture

[ISU Crop News @ISUCropNews]

That’s a wrap for the 2026 Crop Scout School! 104 participants, 2 locations with a full day of hands-on learning! Weed ID, stand assessments, growth staging, insects, diseases & herbicide injury plots—scouts are ready for the field.

#AgExtension #CropScout #ISUCrops @ISUFieldLab

[WSWS @WSWeedSci]

Mule deer are facing a a multitude of challenges - disease, fractured habitat, and loss of food source & altered migrations due to #cheatgrass.

https://t.co/9PIQqEnRQk

#WSWS #invasiveplants #weedscience #wildlife

[Greg Dahl @GregDahl8]

Time to Crush Kochia! Mess up all the weeds you can! NOW!

[WeedSmart @WeedSmartAU]

In case you missed it, @theGRDC study tour grants are now open! 🌻🌱

If you're coming to the WeedSmart Week day 2&3 farm tours, this is the perfect opportunity; get your crew sorted and apply for funding now. Applications close 30 July.

🤠 https://t.co/AoG7xaSmsH